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We've long been aware that the male and female bodies are affected by things in different ways, but did you know that the way in which we smoke is yet another to add to the list? In 2001, a study at the University of Pittsburgh School of…

A new study suggests that we can now burn fat with the combination of cold temperatures and chili peppers, providing effective weight loss. Researchers have found that exposure to low temperatures and the consumption of the chemicals found…

Young people often look to whether they think their partners are ‘clean’ or ‘unclean’ before embarking on a sexual relationship with them, rather than finding out if there are any health risks. In a recent study, researchers discovered that…

A new study suggests that certain stroke patients could benefit from angioplasty and the placement of brain stents to open the arteries.The finding of this most recent study has a focus on ischemic strokes, which are attacks that occur when…

New research has suggested that HIV treatments could be used to prevent the spread of disease in healthy people as well as those already infected. In a previous trial, targeting women in the commercial sex trade who are particularly at risk…

Huntington's disease is a genetic disorder which generally affects people in their 40s or 50s, and primarily affects the brain - it results in a gradual loss of control of movement, memory and general mental ability. This condition is also…

Research shows that people attempt suicide because they don't feel able to cope with the psychological pain they're experiencing, and doubt that it will ever get better. Though it may sound intuitive, new studies show that this reasoning…

A new study has found that childhood emotional and sexual abuse mark women's brains in distinctive patterns, with emotional affecting regions which are involved in self-awareness and sexual abuse linked to areas involved in genital…

A new study carried out by Leiden University Medical Centre (LUMC) and INOVA Diagnostics has resulted in the completion of a worldwide license agreement for new technology which could detect antibodies to carbamylated proteins (anti-CarP).…

In recent years, brain research has undergone many improvements and seen vast progress. However, more needs to be done, according to Alzheimer's Disease International who recently issued their report on the Global Economic Impact of…

Researchers in Japan have discovered a new blood test which could help to predict gestational diabetes in the first trimester. Women in the top quartile for serum soluble (pro)renin receptor in the first 14 weeks gestation are reportedly…

Recent research suggests that both men and women lie about their sexual behaviour in order to meet cultural expectations, even though they wouldn't be dishonest about other gender-related behaviours. In a study concerning sexual behaviour,…

The myth that asthma pumps can increase the risk of prostate cancer may finally have been resolved, in a new large-scale study involving more than 17,000 men. According to newspapers, men who use inhalers to ease the symptoms of asthma…

Dr Neal Barnard of the US Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine has stated that colorectal cancer could be increased by hotdogs! Baseball fans, he suggests, will consume more than 20 million hotdogs during the 2013 season in the US,…

Stress gathered from the daily routine could affect your long term mental health, according to a recent study. From bickering with your partner to the traffic jam on your commute, researchers believe that these small stresses could take a…

A recent study suggests that low testosterone levels in could be linked with the risk of rheumatoid arthritis. This autoimmune disease, which affects men and women, could affect those with low levels of the hormone in their blood, compared…

A new genetic study by US scientists has found some of the key underlying faults that cause oesophageal cancer, which is also known as adenocarcinoma. The cells which cause this particular type of cancer often feature in a particular…

It's the same for the majority of people - at some stage or another, you'll begin a diet in a bid to shift that extra weight that's gathered after the festive season or a month or two of heavy indulgence. Many people opt for fad diets in…

Often linked to successful weight loss stories, chewing gum is thought to be a great addition to your lifestyle if you're trying to shift the pounds. Being sugar-free and holding hardly any calories, chewing gum is a great prelude to eating…

It seems as though iPhone applications such as Grindr have fuelled a new syphilis epidemic in the Christchurch community. Sexual health experts are warning that measures need to be taken now before the disease spreads to the heterosexual…

The US drug manufacturers Glenmark Generics have recalled large batches of Montelukast Sodium tablets which are used to treat chronic asthma and prophylaxis. The Food and Drug Administration has withdrawn nearly 592,000 bottles of these…

A new study has shown that the minimum standard for UK beach water quality has dropped, thanks to a rise in the levels of pollution after one of the wettest summers ever recorded in 2012. The Marine Conservation Society, or MCS, noted that…

A study by the Welsh Government states that a large proportion of the waste collected for recycling in Wales is reprocessed in the North West of the country. The research collated shows exactly where 22 Welsh authorities sent their waste,…

For those suffering with diabetes, at-home blood glucose testing is an everyday occurrence in order to monitor their glycaemic control in the short term, and HbA1c for long term treatment of the condition. A new development has begun in…

We all know that losing weight is tough and requires a lot of hard work - so, if you can make life a little easier, you should! The first step towards shifting the pounds is to change your dietary habits and following a strict nutritional…

With the destruction caused by Hurricane Katrina, many homes were subject to an increased level of mould. As the fifth anniversary of this disaster arrives, asthma associations are urging people to remember that mould spores can have a…

In a new study, it's been discovered that certain herbal medicines could be linked to kidney disease and some cancers. The results of the study have caused many users of traditional remedies to question whether they're really doing the…

In June 2012, a man in San Diego was infected with the vaccinia virus, which is the virus found in the smallpox vaccine, after being in sexual contact with someone who'd recently been vaccinated. Not only was the virus transferred between…

New research into the relief we feel from pain, whether it's stress related or physical, suggests that the psychological mechanisms our bodies go through when pain is removed is known as pain offset relief. This study has found that whether…

The American Asthma Foundation has recently announced that they've discovered, through new research, that dust mites are one of the top allergens for people suffering with asthma. Though it's been known for some time that dust mites trigger…