Stroke surgery may not be possible for older people who are not Caucasian because of increased health risks, leading to more searching for holistic remedies.Carotid procedures – where plaque is scraped off arteries in the neck is more dangerous for…

People that live the longest have the smallest intake of meat, according to an internationally published nutritionist.Certified dietician and author Jonny Bowden said there were a wide range of diets from the Bantu of South African and the Inuits of…

Swabbing people’s mouths with friendly bacteria while they are on ventilators helps prevent pneumonia, research has found.Because people who need help breathing are sedated and often unable to communicate, discovering the early symptoms of pneumonia can be difficult, Red Orbit…

A review of the benefits of Vitamin E has concluded it does help heart health, according to a researcher. It has been known to assist in the treatment of blood clots because it can promote bleeding, reported Science Daily. One…

Parents thinking about taking their kids trick or treating for Halloween have been warned about the effects of too many candies. To make more people aware that the real dangers lurking behind October 31st are not ghosts and ghouls, Calorie…

Watching what you eat is never as important as when you are expecting a baby. Researchers have discovered another important reason to watch what you eat, if you are a mum-to-be. Philippe Grandjean of the Department of Environmental Health at…

Scientists have discovered a gelling agent found in jelly may slow tumour growth – but do not recommend giving up fruit and vegetables just yet. Pectin, which is used in jams and jellies, binds the protein in tumour cells that…

Turning the clocks forward for daylight saving in the springtime poses a greater risk of a heart attack, new research has shown. According to a Swedish study, losing an hour of sleep may be the cause of the increase in…

Hospital bed rails, call buttons and chairs were found to carry more diseases than anywhere else, by a US government research team. A clinical research group looking at the effectiveness of building materials against hospital superbugs in intensive care units…

Did you know that alfalfa comes from an Arabic word that means “the best fodder?” Well it certainly lives up to its name in every way. It has long been recognized as an excellent food source that adds more to…