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There is no doubt about it: modern medicine is a marvelous thing. There are, however, many people who believe that it does not offer the whole answer when it comes to treating every ailment. Some people prefer to temper it with a…

Colour is something we see everyday, from the clothes we pick out to wear in the morning to the magazines we read in an evening - but can colours really be the answer when it comes to healing? It seems that in ancient Indian medicine,…

There is a distinct difference between cancer cells and normal cells, but cancer treatments don’t often differentiate. This means that healthy cells can become damaged from common cancer therapies – which can cause further harm to your…

An experimental rheumatoid pill that is produced by AstraZeneca's called fostamatinib only managed to meet one of its two goals in a late-stage clinical trial. This has left the future of one of the group's few advanced pipeline products…

If you have gingivitis, your gums are sensitive and they might bleed a bit when you floss or brush. If you have serious gingivitis, your gums can bleed just from eating foods that put pressure on the teeth like apples. This is not…

Bipolar disorder is a condition which affects your mood, where the individual suffers episodes of extreme elation or mania, followed by episodes of extreme depression. Each person will suffer from different variations of this disorder, and…

Asthma is a very serious problem, not only in the developed countries but all across the world. It has been found to be present in around five per cent of the Earth’s population. This is against the common misconception that asthma…

Emotional and mental wellness doesn’t always have to come from a pill bottle or hours on the psychiatrist’s couch. Alternative therapy that promotes positive mental wellbeing is often considered to be a good way to treat certain mental…

Teeth whitening is a dental treatment that has been improving the colour of people’s teeth for many years. Not only the celebrities who we see on the red carpets and in star magazines, though, as regular people like you and I can now obtain…

If teeth are lost due to an accident, tooth decay or the ageing process, this can place more strain on the remaining teeth in the mouth and have a negative impact on one’s health. Even a single missing tooth can have an impact on the way…

Invisalign provides the perfect solution for adults and younger patients who are looking for an effective alternative to metal braces. The system provides a clear, convenient and comfortable method of straightening crowded, crooked and…

The concept of dunking your face into a pot of miracle-age-serum-something-something is fairly standard – and for a lot of people, there are psychological benefits as well as physical ones. Not everyone can look like their beloved celebrity…

According to a new study from Canada, depending on their age, women who are diagnosed with uterine cancer may have a higher risk of developing colon cancer in the future. As the survival has increased among cancer survivors, it…

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.…

A team of researchers has shown good progress while studying a new way to treat people with Type 2 Diabetes by using a barrier that is able to block some harmful foods. Experts have thought for a long time that there is a strong…

Children whose wellbeing is affected by chronic pain may now get some relief. This is according to the Pain Medicine Care Complex at Children’s National Medical Centre in Washington, DC, which has developed an innovative, multidisciplinary…

Coping with cancer can be physically and emotionally draining. There’s a big chance that you’ll feel anger and question why you have been singled out by the disease, something we see frequently at the Mesothelioma Group …

A combination of therapies could be the key to improving cancer wellness. This is according to researchers at Mayo Clinic in Florida, whose phase I clinical trial, published in the April 16 online issue of the Journal of Clinical…

At the risk of jinxing the whole thing, it seems like spring has finally arrived. Though that often doesn’t mean much of a difference, weather-wise, this time of year can sometimes bring sunnier skies, blooming flowers, warming weather,…

If you suffer from arthritis or osteoporosis, you are probably well aware of the effect that your condition has on your joints and bones. What you may not be aware of, however, is the damage that these conditions can also do to the…

Approximately 21% of the air you breathe is oxygen, which is absolutely essential to your wellbeing. Oxygen is used for the function of every cell in your body, and becomes transported to each and every one of these cells through your…

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…

A step forward in gene therapy may mark further benefits for those suffering from Type 1 Diabetes. By applying gene therapy to dogs for up to four years, minus the effects of hypoglycaemia, the advance could prove advantageous for…

It is too often a familiar story: struggling desperately to try to breathe, Anthony McGuinness sees his life flash before him. He was suffering from another asthma attack – and this one seemed to be as deadly as the others if not…

According to new research, the UK is lagging behind other countries in Europe in terms of breast cancer survival rates. With the decreasing rates, in comparison to international standards, it seems that the UK is lacking the facilities and…

Studies have found that implants made from coral could help to renew knee joints in people suffering with osteo-arthritis. Helping to stimulate the growth of new tissue in the cartilage, through stem cells, this new medical technology could…

It may become a usual event that we see doctors regularly using computer predictions in judging how to treat their cancer patients. This has come after scientists constructed mathematical formulas that have been able to outperform…

One of the most important ways that people attempt to fight off the aging process is by looking after the wellbeing of their skin. Anti-aging treatments often focus on the skin, because it is a visible indicator of wellness and is something…

If you want to guard your wellbeing against cancer, you need to punch a hole in it. This is according to a new study presented this month at the Society of Interventional Radiology's 38th Annual Scientific Meeting in New Orleans, which…

A team of scientists from The University of Manchester have now discovered 14 new genes which could have important consequences for future treatment of childhood arthritis. This could be a major step forward for something which has…