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Kids’ allergy risk rises with exposure to triclosan and parabens

These common antibacterial cosmetic ingredients can increase the risk of food and environmental allergies

20 June, 2012
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Spray tans – the hazards of faking it

Hazardous chemicals in salon and home fake tan formulations may actually contribute to DNA damage and skin ageing

20 June, 2012
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Vitamin D/calcium supplementation could help extend life

Vitamin D, when taken with calcium, can reduce the risk of premature death in seniors, according to a new study

19 June, 2012
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Meditation takes the stress out of multitasking

In a hi-tech world meditation can increase concentration and reduce emotional volatility and stress

15 June, 2012

Healthy gut bacteria regulates happiness, emotional stability

Brain levels of serotonin, the ‘happy hormone’ depend on the amount of healthy bacteria in the gut during infancy.

14 June, 2012
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Ginseng supplement fights cancer-related fatigue

A new study suggests that ginseng has significant activity against cancer-related fatigue in adults with cancer

12 June, 2012
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Nanoparticles linked to serious health problems

Inhaled nanoparticles can trigger reactions that lead to autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis

12 June, 2012
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Environmental illness ignored in most medical training

A new international survey shows that medical students are not being educated about environmental illness

11 June, 2012
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Home-cooking helps you live longer

Get those pots and pans out – people who regularly cook at home eat better, live longer and enjoy better physical and mental health

8 June, 2012
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Calcium supplements – the good news and the bad news

Getting enough calcium is important for health but new evidence suggests it’s worth getting what you need through your diet rather than supplements.

7 June, 2012