One of the latest experimental candidates for a male birth control drug is a compound that would be taken much like the daily birth control pill available for women. A pilot study presented Sunday at the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting suggests that the compound—called dimethandrolone undecanoate (DMAU)—can be safe and effective in human test subjects….
Keeping active throughout life could help keep the body younger and healthier as we age according to new UK research. Researchers at the University of Birmingham and King’s College London, the study set out to look at whether a lifetime of exercise had slowed down ageing in a group of older adult participants….
How dose nutrition relate to cancer? Dietary factors are recognised as having a significant effect on the risk of cancers, with different dietary elements both increasing and reducing risk. Diet and obesity may be related to up to 30-35% of cancer deaths, while physical inactivity appears to be related to 7% risk of cancer occurrence. There is hope. Real, scientifically valid, practical hope. This is what I am learning from…
Expensive supplements promising to provide younger, firmer and glowing skin could be a waste of money, according to a new study. Scientists at the British Nutrition Foundation (BNF) found that a balanced diet, sunscreen and not smoking were more likely to protect skin than the craze for “neutraceuticals”. The global beauty supplements market…
We all know someone who has described themselves as ‘feeling bipolar’ or ‘a bit OCD’. While it might seem harmless, this throwaway language is actually making it harder for people to receive the mental health support they need, warns Bupa and Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) England. A survey by the organisations found that…
Working conditions and environment can have a huge impact on mental health and, equally, someone’s mental health can have a significant impact on the way they perform. Balancing work life with our everyday life is often more difficult than it sounds, especially those employed within the public sector. Working phone to face or…
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is often associated with veterans returning from war zones, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) may not seem like something that might affect young people But actually more than two thirds of children in the UK are likely to have experienced a traumatic event by the age of 16, according to chartered…
When you feel scared, you feel alone, helpless. But the best protector in the world is already inside you, working round the clock to protect you from all manner of harm. And all the sensory organs that protect your vital organs take their orders from one source: the amygdala. The amygdala doesn’t mess around….
If you have taken on the Veganuary challenge, by this point you might be finding it difficult to think of innovative vegan recipes. Not only are these salads free from meat and animal by-products, but they’re also healthy, beautiful, colourful and easy to transport – these tupperware treats will be the envy of…
Alcohol is linked with over 200 disease and injury conditions Explicit cigarette-style warnings of the link between drinking and health conditions such as bowel and breast cancer should appear on the labels of alcoholic drinks, a charity has suggested. The Royal Society for Public Health (RSPH) said fewer than one in six people (16%) were…