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An alternative way of treating young offenders with mental health or psycho-sexual problems has been declared a success in the US. Multisystemic Therapy (MST) was tested by a juvenile court in Illinois and showed remarkably positive…

A Chinese herbal medicine used to treat migraines could pose a health risk, according to medicine regulators in the UK. The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) says Zheng Tian Wan herbal pills contain an ingredient…

Diet and exercise really do go hand in hand when you want to lose weight. New research confirms that changing your diet and increasing the amount of activity you do will give the most sustained weight loss. A team from the Stanford…

Sticking to a weight-loss program can be tough. Virtually everyone who ever started a diet will have binned the carrot sticks and the exercise at some point and slipped back into their old habits of eating the wrong things slumped on the…

Skin brushing is an ancient practice that banishes imperfections, gets rid of dead cells and boosts circulation, getting rid of toxins in the body. Now skin brushing has been enlisted as the latest tool in the fight against ageing. The…

It’s an excuse probably familiar to many of us. “I just don’t have time to exercise,” is the plaintive cry. Well, that old chestnut won’t be getting trotted out for much longer if new research is to be believed. A Danish study has…

Gone are the days when the most attention a man paid to his appearance was a regular haircut and a daily shave. But now male grooming is fast catching up with women’s beauty as men have started to take a lot more care of their appearance.…

Our body shape is dictated by our genes – whether we have big bones, wide hips or broad shoulders will be decided by our parents and forefathers. As we grow, other factors start to play their part, such as weight, diet and how often we…

Bee venom is being hailed as the latest weapon in the fight against ageing. Cosmetics companies have devised new lines in skin care using bee venom that promises to banish wrinkles. The toxin is being used in face creams, masks and…

Acupuncture is one of the most popular forms of complementary medicine. Used by the Chinese for centuries, acupuncture involves inserting fine needles into the skin to treat a wide variety of ailments. Now evidence has emerged that…

For thousands of years, the Chinese have used acupuncture as the go-to remedy for virtually every ailment, believing the insertion of fine needles into certain points of the body can relieve pain by resorting the flow of energy in the body.…

We are all familiar with the recommendations that we top up our vitamin intake with supplements when necessary. Not everyone gets all the vitamins and minerals the body needs from their daily diet. But are those supplements always…

Holistic living offers us the opportunity to achieve balance in every area of our lives. Our health, relationships, spiritual wellbeing, mental wellness and finances can all benefit when we commit to living in a way that understands and…

Apple cider vinegar has been used for centuries as both a cooking aid and as a health remedy, and today it is available both for your kitchen and your medicine cabinet. Apple cider vinegar can be taken in liquid form and is also available…

Medical professionals have to take extreme care when treating patients to minimise the risks of spreading dangerous infections and viruses. So the news that patients of a now-closed US dental practice may have been exposed to hepatitis or…

The question of access for young people to emergency over-the-counter contraceptives has become a contentious issue in the US. A federal judge in New York lifted the age limits on purchasing the contraceptives, a decision that brought the…

Learning to deal with stress and managing stress levels is an important part of life. Family life and your career can often bring what seem likely overwhelming pressures to bear on mind and body. So how do you cope with stress? Here are…

Garlic is one of nature’s wonders. A delight in cooking, it is packed with health-giving benefits and is especially good for lowering cholesterol. Allied to this is garlic’s ability to keep our blood flowing and reduce fat cells in the…

A report suggests that the almost two million children being raised by gay couples and single gay parents in the US show as positive outcomes for wellbeing as children raised in straight households. The report has been co-authored by…

Losing weight and maintaining that weight loss is a matter of watching what you eat and doing more exercise than before. But often dieters struggle to stick to their weight loss program without a little support and that’s where a new…

Women who are successful in business have usually achieved the right work-life balance. Delegates at a conference hosted by the Dubai Women Establishment were told that the most successful female entrepreneurs are those who are able to…

How a nation pays for its health care is a problem that has been exercising – and continues to exercise – the best political and economic brains in the world. But even providing basic at-point-of-need care for everyone won’t solve how to…

The anti-wrinkle injection industry in the UK has come under fire from public health experts. Dermal fillers or Botox are used in 90% of all injected cosmetic surgery procedures in the UK but medical chiefs are concerned that the industry…

Working with your best mate can often seem like a dream come true – until reality bites. It’s often said there’s no quicker way to fall out with a friend than to start working with them or going into business with them. So here are 7…

A UK council is leading the way in helping its residents recycle more batteries and small electrical items. Sandwell Council, a metropolitan borough in the West Midlands that includes the town of West Bromwich, has joined forces with its…

A diet rich in fibre has well-documented health benefits. Adding fibre to your daily food intake is easy, particularly through the likes of whole grains and legumes, fruit and vegetables, and nuts. New studies, supported by the sugar…

Anyone who takes an interest in their fitness and weight will be familiar with the common body shapes, such as pear, apple, hourglass, athletic and petite. Now evidence is emerging that your body shape can have an effect on your health.…

Being diagnosed with a chronic condition such as asthma can be life-changing for many people. As well as learning how to manage the disease, sufferers also have to examine their lifestyle to figure out if changes could benefit their health…

A new study confirms what the Chinese have known for centuries – their traditional herbal remedies are an effective way to treat diabetes. The Australian study has revealed that combining Chinese medication with conventional drugs made the…

Ensuring you get the right care when you are diabetic is essential. The blood disorder is incurable and has to be managed through diet and medication. Now a new campaign has been launched in the UK to ensure diabetics across the country are…