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As with all chronic health conditions, prevention is better than cure in the case of those at risk of diabetes. A pilot community scheme focusing on pre-diabetic adults in Hartlepool could provide a way to change the fate of diabetics all…

The possibilities of smartphone technology are stunning us all nowadays. We can now achieve things on our mobile phone that would have seemed like the material of science fiction just a few years ago. The area of health and wellbeing is no…

A recent study into the side effects of diabetes adds further evidence to the benefits of exercise for this condition. A trial into the development of diabetes-induced neuropathy in rats is thought to provide a valuable clue to treating the…

The days of recycling being a controversial issue are thankfully long gone, and it is fair to say that we all now have an expectation of our governments to treat environmental issues with the utmost seriousness. To date, the recycling…

The idea of a revolutionary ‘wonder drug’ is something we are usually sceptical about. After all, isn’t it too much to hope for a drug that can cure a condition in just a single dose? It now seems that this idea is not as fantastic as we…

With complementary therapies now under serious doubt in the wellbeing press, research into the topic is finally getting the push it needs. Arthritis Research UK is the latest charity to conduct a research project into the effectiveness of…

The effect of pollution on family health is a major concern for those living in and around big cities. This is especially the case when it comes to the wellbeing of pregnant women and the development of their children. An alarming new…

Genetic research into the subject of osteoporosis has recently borne fruit in the form of a major genetic discovery. In April 2012, researchers at the University of Sheffield published the findings of their study into the causes of brittle…

A recent study into the health of returning war veterans has raised a connection between post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and sexual health. The US-based study argues that sexual dysfunction is a common part of the psychosomatic…

A new American study suggests that chronic heartburn could be a cause of asthma in adult patients. Heartburn, also known as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), is one of the most commonly experienced digestive problems in the West. It…

Interesting links between childhood asthma and teenage smoking habits were recently brought to light by an Italian study. Giuseppe Verlato of the University of Verona questioned participants on their adolescent medical history. The…