Children who are overweight by the age of nine have greater chances of developing heart disease.By the time they are 15, they have higher blood pressure, cholesterol levels and blood insulin levels than normal, which raise the chance of a premature death from heart…

Working out can help you look and feel younger – or at least that’s what most of us who regularly work out fondly hope. Now scientists have discovered why exercise can hold back the years.A study found an endurance exercise like a jog or…

If you are a male and love cycling, possibility is that you are likely to suffer from lower sperm levels.Cycling for at least five hours a week can affect a man’s fertility, according to researchers.Previous studies have shown that professional cyclists are likely…

A revolutionary new smart chip, the size of a match head implanted in the spinal cord, blocks pain signals and prevents them from reaching the brain.The tiny device works by monitoring the nerves carrying pain signals and firing electrical pulses of up to 10…

The best way to improve your looks is to get some sound sleep, rather than spend a small fortune on lotions, potions or dresses.Those who manage eight hours a night look far more attractive than those who are sleep deprived, say scientists from the…

Scientists claim that a natural sweetener like honey is a great way to deal with the toxic effects of a hangover.The Royal Society of Chemistry claims that the fructose in the honey – which is also found in golden syrup – is essential to…

For decades doctors and pregnant women have relied on amniocentesis – taking a sample of DNA from the amniotic fluid – to diagnose certain disorders in unborn babies, despite the risk of triggering a miscarriage.Now scientists in Hong Kong have made a groundbreaking discovery…

Eating almonds can prevent diabetes and heart disease.Researchers have found that eating nuts regularly may help treat type 2 diabetes, accounting for 90-95 percent of all cases.It could also tackle cardiovascular disease, the Journal of the American College of Nutrition reports.Diabetics have…

Types of Dental BracesDental braces are used in cases of crooked teeth or a misaligned bite. In some cases, all you may need would be retainers. Sometimes, those with an extreme overbite, or under bite, may require surgery. But most people just need braces…

Most backaches come from strained muscles in the lower back. Other causes include back injuries such as a slipped or herniated disc, arthritis, osteoporosis and urinary tract infection. The goals of treatment are to treat the cause of the backache, relieve the pain, promote healing…