Scientists have identified a way of prompting nerve system repair in multiple sclerosis (MS).
Studies on rats by Cambridge and Edinburgh University researchers identified how to help stem cells in the brain regenerate myelin sheath, needed to protect nerve fibres.
MS charities said the “exciting” Nature Neuroscience work offered hope of restoring physical functions. Read the rest of this entry »
Dame Judi Dench leads fight for government action after research shows 40 per cent of youngsters are exposed to smoke
By Jonathan Owen
Dame Judi Dench joined calls last night for a ban on smoking in cars, citing the dangers to the health of youngsters.
“Children are still being exposed to passive smoke, which is extremely harmful to developing lungs,” said the actress. Read the rest of this entry »
Including too many ready-made items in a Sunday roast could lead to excessive salt intake, says research from a health charity.
In a survey of 600 supermarket products, Consensus Action on Salt and Health (CASH) found that unnecessary amounts of salt are being hidden in certain items of prepared food.
But cooking and preparing fresh food reduces levels dramatically, it says. Read the rest of this entry »
By LYNDSAY MOSS
SCOTTISH surgeons have carried out a record number of organ transplants, as the number of donors across the UK shows signs of increasing.
Edinburgh Royal Infirmary revealed it had carried out 15 life-saving transplants in 15 days – compared with around six or seven it would normally expect to carry out in this time-frame. Read the rest of this entry »
Catholics give cautious welcome as Vatican overturns traditional teaching – but there is confusion and criticism
By David Randall and Genevieve Roberts
In a groundbreaking move, Pope Benedict XVI said yesterday that the use of condoms can be justified in some cases. He cited as an example male prostitutes seeking to prevent the spread of HIV, although some commentators interpreted his words as applying to all occasions where a condom is used to stop infection. Read the rest of this entry »
Garlic may be useful in addition to medication to treat high blood pressure, a study suggests.
Australian doctors enrolled 50 patients in a trial to see if garlic supplements could help those whose blood pressure was high, despite medication. Read the rest of this entry »
