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Doctors fail to warn pregnant mums about environmental risks

A new survey shows doctors are failing future generations by ignoring the issue of chemicals that could harm babies in the womb

12 December, 2012
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Dietary antioxidants help protect against breast cancer

A diet high in antioxidant carotenoids may help provide unique protection against hard to treat non-estrogen dependent breast cancer

11 December, 2012
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Probiotics improve symptoms of the common cold

Supplementing with certain probiotic strains can help make the symptoms of the common cold easier to manage

11 December, 2012
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Online multitasking can lead to depression

A new US study shows people who use multiple forms of media at once are more prone to depression

10 December, 2012
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Women’s brain health tied to vitamin D status

Two new studies show that not getting enough vitamin D can contribute to the development of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease

6 December, 2012
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Organophosphate pesticides harm memory, say scientists

Long term, low-level exposure to these widely used pesticides can significantly damage brain function and memory

5 December, 2012
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Rosemary compound protects the eyes

An antioxidant compound in rosemary, carnosic acid, could help prevent age-related macular degeneration

4 December, 2012
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Are pesticides in water to blame for the rise in food allergies?

Food allergies are on the rise, and according to a new study a combination of pesticides and tap water could be partially to blame

4 December, 2012
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EU bank offers Monsanto a helping hand with public funds

European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) set to give Monsanto a helping hand to the tone of £25 million of public money? Are you angry yet?

3 December, 2012
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Tracking toxic exposures – a major new EU initiative

EU scientists will be using up to the minute technology to track our daily exposure to toxic chemicals and their effect on health

29 November, 2012