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Valuable new research giving a new insight into the genetic causes of diabetes has just been released. Both the method and discoveries of this research lend optimism to diabetes and cancer researchers alike. Researchers at the University of…

As a woman in her 40s, the wellness situation starts to look a whole lot different. Your sexual health needs kicking into shape, you’ve got no energy for your hectic lifestyle and you have aches and pains you never knew a person could have.…

Much of cancer research relies on fundraising and PR events, and these can also provide a good opportunity for collaboration between the greatest minds of our age. November 2012 saw a special lecture event hosted by Cancer Research UK –…

We can all come down with food poisoning if bugs find their way into our system, but there can be serious complications if our immune system and wellness is threatened in other ways too. Pregnancy, cancer treatments and our age can all make…

Pancreatic cancer is one of the biggest health concerns in the developed world due to its relatively untreatable nature. Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma is the name of a type of the disease, which accounts for over 95 percent of cases, and…

Breast cancer is a killer. It's one of the most common kinds of cancer in the world and is responsible for countless deaths throughout last few decades alone. A lot of time, effort and research into put into combating cancer in general…

Research into how cancer develops, could lead to better treatments being available if we develop the condition. In the UK, cancer groups say the wellness of one in three of us is affected by cancer, but investigations into the disease could…

Most of us have a general idea how diseases are treated, as therapeutic programmes can appear the same. To get us back to wellness after a cancer diagnosis, we're generally offered surgery, chemotherapy and radiotherapy, if we're strong…

Cancer treatments can be just as bad, if not worse, than the disease itself. It can leave people washed out and weakened, sapping any energy they might have had and ultimately making what could be their last few days or weeks unbearable. In…

Alarming new research regarding male cancer rates has just been released. Cancer Research UK’s recent study concludes that over 50% of men will develop cancer by the year 2027. Though worrying, this statistic needs to be balanced with the…

Mistletoe is more commonly associated with festive kisses than complementary health, but in actual fact evidence is accumulating for its anti-cancer benefits. Previously used to treat conditions such as arthritis, epilepsy, headaches and…

According to extensive research, you have a far higher risk of getting cancer if you eat animal products. Animal products include meat, eggs and all dairy food.  With breast cancer, for example, a contributing factor is our absorption of…

Risks associated with medicines can put us off taking them because we can get worried for our wellness. So a new study that breaks the link between bone health drugs and a form of cancer may be good news for some. Positive and…

Nobody would argue that a cancer diagnosis can be more life-changing than any other experience. Now there are figures to support this, thanks to the Scottish government’s recent ‘detect cancer early’ PR campaign. The research focussed on…

Oesophageal cancer doesn’t receive much press, so you may be surprised to know that it is the eighth most common type of cancer in the world, and the sixth most lethal. In fact, statistics show a death rate of four to ten people per 100,000…

A brand new friend in the fight against cancer has been revealed by a study into limonoids – natural compounds present in citrus fruits. Limonoids have been shown to impede the growth of breast cancer cells, a finding which supports past…

Cancer is a disease which most people will have been affected by, be it through a family member or they themselves suffering from the condition there are very few in the world today who've not experienced the cruelty of cancer first…

Cancer is one of the biggest threats to your wellness, but can you battle against it with something as simple as your diet? Though no one is yet able to say one food or another can stop cancer, a body of research suggests an overall healthy…

Complementary wellness has seen a surge in popularity over recent years, but how do you know if it’s right for you? Before you put your wellbeing in the hands of alternative therapies, it's important to be aware of your underlying…

People who abuse alcohol for several years are at risk of developing alcohol dementia. This serious medical condition is caused by a vitamin B-1 deficiency and the extensive damage that alcohol consumption causes to the nervous system.…

Our genes could hold the secret to why some cancerous tumours stop being sensitive to medications, causing them to grow larger. New research by the Netherlands Cancer Institute has identified changes in our genetics that prevent medication…

Fewer sessions of radiotherapy for breast cancer could have more impact on sufferers' wellbeing than longer treatment cycles, according to recent research. Depending on where we live in the world, techniques to get rid of breast cancer…

Women treated for breast cancer after menopause with aromatase inhibitors have very high levels of sexual difficulties, including low interest, insufficient lubrication, and pain with intercourse. It is an important and underestimated…

According to a recent survey by YouBeauty, 64% of us are eating three or fewer servings of fruits and vegetables a day. This means that, for the majority of us, our diet and nutrition wellness is severely lacking. You may think that getting…

Men who undergo surgical removal of prostate cancer can experience significant levels of anxiety one year after surgery, and higher levels of anxiety appears to be linked to poor sexual satisfaction and depression.  Men who experience high…

If someone said to you “chocolate can be great for your health” you might look at them in a strange way and laugh. It’s a fact that we think many things about chocolate – but probably never that it is a health food. There are a number of…

When you’re in your 30s, it’s easy to put off exercise and good nutrition. You probably put off visiting the doctor until there’s actually a problem with your wellbeing, such as the occasional cold or injury, but not for discussing…

In order to protect your sexual health – and overall wellbeing – against prostate cancer, you need to be well-informed. By knowing your enemy, so to speak, you can get proactive with your treatment in the best way for you as an individual,…