Mediterranean diet may reduce stroke in women
Following a Mediterranean-style diet may reduce stroke risk in women over 40 but not in men – according to new…
cardiovascular disease
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…
Okinawa – the secrets of longevity
Residents of the Japanese island of Okinawa have long enjoyed one of the longest life expectancies in the world. As…
Avoiding a diagnosis of colon cancer
‘One of the main risk factors for bowel cancer is genetic predisposition but it has been linked to eating too…
Failing to brush your teeth properly could accelerate Alzheimer’s
Our research has found a link between gum disease and greater rates of cognitive decline in people with early stages of…