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Doctors say air fresheners can trigger asthma and more

Experts say that air fresheners contain a range of chemicals that can trigger allergies as well as hormone-disrupting phthalates

17 November, 2011
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Natural therapies ease side effects of radiation treatment

Two encouraging new studies show that natural treatments can ease the side effects of radiation therapy for cancer

17 November, 2011
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Early risers are healthier and happier

If you are an early riser, who likes to eat breakfast, chances are you are healthier and happier than most

15 November, 2011
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Vitamin C helps prevent neural tube defects

Taking certain drugs before and early after conception can raise the risk of NTDs; but vitamin C can help reduce the risk, say scientists

15 November, 2011
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Go nuts – it’s good for your body and mind

Eating just 1 ounce of nuts per day can help support health and well being, say scientists

8 November, 2011
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That daily commute is bad for your health

A new study from Sweden shows that heavy toll that commuting by car or public transport can have on our health

8 November, 2011
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Alcohol and breast cancer – unnecessary fear and confusion

New claims that moderate alcohol intake increases breast cancer risk expose medical and media assumptions about women and drinking

4 November, 2011
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Cherry juice gives a good night’s sleep

Studies show that sour cherries can boost melatonin levels naturally and help regulate sleep/wake cycles

4 November, 2011
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‘Evidence for herbal remedies is good, despite media and medical bias’

American herbal researcher hits out at the bias and the fearmongering that distracts us from the safety and usefulness of herbal remedies

1 November, 2011
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Skin cancer fears? Try a cup of coffee, or three

A new study says that coffee drinking may help prevent one of the most common forms of skin cancer

1 November, 2011