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A new study has found that one in nine young women use the morning after pill following a sexual encounter, in a report that’s the first to focus on the uses of emergency contraception since it was approved more than fifteen years ago. The…

Dieting and weight loss is a huge aspect of the lives of many people. We are all looking for an ideal way to shed the pounds without having to feel hungry or hate the food that we eat. Most diets promise incredible results but can’t deliver…

When people get infections they are often prescribed antibiotics to deal with the problem. Unfortunately, in around 30 percent of the cases of antibiotic use, the patient can also develop the side effect of diarrhoea. Sometimes the…

A weight-loss supplement that actually works is considered to be the holy grail for the supplement industry. Supermarkets and chemists have their shelves filled with products that all claim miraculous advantages that will help you lose…

You’ve always been told that you are what you eat, but recent studies suggest that when you eat could play a bigger part than once thought. Timing is everything, it appears, in helping you to lose weight, in addition to the regular rule of…

When you visit a GP, nurse or any member of the medical profession, you are entering into a situation which legally offers you complete confidentiality. But in sexual health clinics, these rules which protect the patient are even tighter.…

A new study has discovered that vitamin D supplement labelling isn’t as accurate as it claims – in fact, different manufacturers showed a range in quantities with as varied as 140 percent from what was listed on the label. These…

Millions of people take supplements and vitamin pills every day in order to up their intake of vital nutrients. This amounts to thousands of pounds of your salary every year on these tiny health boosters. Supermarkets, in particular,…

In a recent study, researchers discovered that the world renowned sex drug, Viagra, could also help to prevent you from gaining excess weight. At the University of Bonn, scientists found that the drug helped to convert the white fat cells…

A recent study shows that supplements are offering inconsistent quantities of vitamin D compared to what is found on the label. The study, led by Kaiser Permanente Centre for Health Research in Portland, Oregon, showed that over-the-counter…

Money may not be the greatest of romantic conversation starters but a new study suggests that couples who don’t discuss their monetary situation could see it affect their relationship. The study, which was held by Ipsos Reid for a…

Recent reports regarding rheumatoid arthritis suggest that regular consumption of non-steroidal, anti-inflammatory drugs to combat the painful symptoms of the condition isn’t recommended due to the side effects that occur. Such medication…

If you’re the first born child in your family, you’ll know that there are many advantages, but studies show that there could be health problems to contend with as well. Researchers have discovered that although first borns tend to be taller…

We all enjoy a nightcap now and then, but studies show that doing so could actually lead to a poor night’s sleep. Alcohol is known to be a sedative but even with this being true, drinking before bed can disrupt the sleep cycle and dreams,…

The media is always claiming that certain ingredients can help us to maintain a healthy lifestyle and improve our wellbeing. The latest headlines state that yoghurt is key to beating diabetes; a claim based on a study which associates dairy…

People with very severe forms of asthma, who rely on prednisone, are more than three times more likely to be depressed than people with asthma who don’t use prednisone and those with mild to moderate asthma. According to a new study from…

New studies suggest that lingonberries could prevent weight gain and obesity-related diseases; in a study based on mice, researchers found that these berries helped to prevent obesity. The mice were genetically modified to become obese and…

Everyone knows someone who flies off the handle at the slightest thing, and for the most part you’ll simply wonder what the problem is. But studies show that those who experience excessive bouts of stress-related rage could be hard-wired to…

Diseases such as cancer are thought to be best treated using both the body and the mind, in order to boost the immune system in every way. Our immune systems do far more than simply fend off the common cold. Social support, for example, can…

Studies have discovered that white rice may be linked to a high risk of type 2 diabetes – in a recent trial, involving 350,000 people, white rice was found to be a trigger for an increased risk of contracting the disease. Researchers at the…

New research shows that teaching children about the environment can influence the behaviour of their parents. In a study which analysed 160 children from the Seychelles, some of whom were involved in educational activities about the…

New research is being undertaken to help discover the link between insulin-like molecules and how they bind to receptors. This study could provide ground-breaking evidence which could help revolutionise the treatment for diabetic patients.…

In a recent blog post that has made headlines, a question has been posed – the concept of whether or not genetically modified foods or organic goods could cause health concerns such as autism and diabetes, a well-known condition which is…

Amyloid imaging is generally associated with detecting plaques in the brain but scientists have recently discovered that it also holds the ability to diagnose cardiac amyloidosis as well. In a study that’s the first of its kind, positron…

Recent trials into the progression of rheumatoid arthritis show that tofacitinib could improve the activity of the disease and help reduce the advancement of the damage to joints. Rheumatoid arthritis affects millions of people across the…

Asthma is a respiratory condition which affects millions of people across the world. Our modern lifestyles of poor diets, lack of exercise and excess pollution have developed a society that suffers with this potentially life-threatening…

In a recent study, researchers discovered that men and women who are married have a reduced risk of both fatal and non-fatal heart attacks, compared to those who are single or live alone. The study showed that those who are unmarried or…

We’re always hearing about the risks and benefits of bacteria in terms of our health, but what do we really know about those microscopic bugs living in our insides? You can barely find a healthcare product these days that doesn’t display…

There have been recent studies which show that testing asthmatic children for a variant in the beta-2 receptor gene could help clinicians ascertain which medication is the most suitable, aiding treatment for those who previously struggled…

If you suffer from severe asthma, you could be in luck – new telehealth care options which offer health advice and treatments over the telephone could help keep those suffering with severe respiratory problems out of hospital, according to…