Green tea reduces prostate cancer risk

What has research shown?Men who are at high risk of developing prostate cancer can reduce their chance dramatically by drinking green tea every day. Catechins, compounds found in the tea, block cancer cell growth and stop it spreading, say researchers from the H Lee...

Hip Impingement

What is hip impingement?The medical term most commonly used is femoroacetabular impingement, which is the relationship between the acetabular rim and proximal femur.Who will be at risk?It is a common cause of hip pain and is found in athletes, adolescents and adults....

Knee problems and keyhole surgery

Should keyhole surgery for knee problems be stopped?The procedure, known as arthroscopy, increases the risk for deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism (a blockage of the main artery of the lung), infection and even death.What research foundThe benefits of surgery...

Heart failure linked to fructose

Can fructose in drinks and ready-meals lead to heart failure?Fructose – often used as a ‘healthier’ alternative sweetener in fruit juices and drinks – can trigger uncontrolled growth of the heart, leading to heart failure, new research has found.What has...