Evidence from a large US study suggests that diet, over supplements, may be more influential in reducing birth defects
7 October, 2011People who take lots of antibiotics are at greater risk of bowel disorders such as IBS and Crohn’s
2 October, 2011Lavender oil has been shown to reduce pain and stress in people undergoing a medical procedure involving needles
2 October, 2011Studies have long shown that people who give, live longer. But why we volunteer – not whether we volunteer – is what really counts
23 September, 2011Higher levels of chocolate in your diet could substantially reduce your risk of heart disease and stroke
23 September, 2011A diet high in seeds, particularly flax seeds, may help slow, or even prevent, the development breast cancer
23 September, 2011New data suggests that even if very few people use an anti-flu medication such as Tamiflu, viruses can rapidly mutate to be resistant to treatment
14 September, 2011Spicing up your broccoli with things like wasabi, mustard and horseradish can significantly boost its cancer-fighting properties
13 September, 2011Time for a street party? A new US study says trusting your neighbours leads to health improvements
8 September, 2011Liquid laundry detergents and dryer sheets emit a frightening variety of toxic and carcinogenic chemicals, say US researchers
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