How the heart is built in the womb
Understanding how the heart is built in the womb could help develop drugs and techniques to repair it in adult life, according to University of...
Opioids are not a class issue
Over the last five years at the Priory’s Hayes Grove Hospital, I have seen a rise in the abuse of, and dependence on, over-the-counter preparations...
HIFU is effective against prostate cancer with fewer side effects
Using high energy ultrasound beams to destroy prostate cancer tumours may be as effective as surgery or radiotherapy, but with fewer side effects. A new study,...
A new era of Yoga
Yoga treats and maintains not only our physical health but our mental health too. In today's rat race for amassing physical possessions, man has not...
Mother’s heart beat linked to small babies
Pregnant women who develop high blood pressure, or have small babies, may have hearts that pump less blood with each beat. The findings, from Imperial...
Gum disease linked to erectile dysfunction
Men who suffer from gum disease are more than twice as likely to suffer from impotence compared to those with health teeth and gums, according...
Children’s visible scars
Children's young skin is sensitive and precious, and it is natural for parents to worry that any damage will leave visible scars. From babies exploring...
The life of the single woman
Being a single woman in our society today is tough. We live in a culture that still sees ‘happily ever after’ as being in a...
Biological implications of adolescent drinking
Adolescent drinking is associated with changes in the metabolite profile, a new study from the University of Eastern Finland and Kuopio University Hospital shows. Some...
Patient-centred care does not improve quality of life
Patients who are involved in the planning and delivery of their care for multiple conditions say that they are more satisfied, but it doesn't seem...
