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Antioxidant shows promise in children with autism

A supplement containing antioxidant N-acetylcysteine has been shown to reduce irritability and repetitive behaviour in autistic children, according to a new study

7 June, 2012
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Want to quit smoking? Try acupuncture or hypnosis

A large analysis has shown that alternative therapies have a substantial role to play in helping smokers who want to quit

6 June, 2012
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Flame retardants detected in US food supply – again

More bad news as researchers find traces of hormone disrupting flame retardant HDCB in samples of oily foods like canned fish

1 June, 2012
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Eat a Mediterranean diet for better quality of life

Better mental and physical health, better quality of life, better food – what’s not to like about the Mediterranean diet?!

30 May, 2012
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East meets West as TCM tongue analysis software detects disease

A new form of computer diagnosis based on the ancient skill of tongue analysis has proved an accurate way to diagnose bacterial stomach infections

28 May, 2012
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Love curry? Now science says it’s an immune booster

Scientists have identified new ways that curry spices like curcumin can promote good health and fight disease

27 May, 2012
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Nuisance seaweed could be a boon to human health

A newly discovered seaweed compound could hold the key to treating bacterial infections and inflammatory conditions like arthritis

25 May, 2012
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Eating more berries keeps the mind sharp

Berry good news! Eating more scrumptious blueberries and strawberries can help keep your brain working properly

24 May, 2012
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Black pepper compound shows promise in fighting fat

Black pepper isn’t just a spicy companion to salt at the dinner table – it’s full of healthy substances that may even aid weight control

22 May, 2012
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Get back to nature to reduce allergies and asthma

Too little contact with diverse natural environments is one reason why city dwellers are finding it harder and harder to breath easy, according to a new study

22 May, 2012