Coconut oil may be the biggest casualty of the bad press generated decades ago in response to a series of misunderstood animal studies. It’s a shame, as 40 per cent of coconut oil is lauric acid, which is present in breast milk, but otherwise scarce...
It’s a myth that cholesterol causes clogged arteries and heart disease. The truth is, no one knows exactly what the connection is between fat, cholesterol and heart disease, but there’s ample evidence that the public is misinformed.
Many regulations throughout the world require chlorine treatment of the water. In the US, 75 per cent of the water consumed is chlorinated.
TRANS FATTY ACIDS: The hidden killers in our food
Q I’ve just had what my doctors call a ‘transient ischaemic attack, or TIA. For about 20 minutes, my sight blurred and dimmed, and I lost my hearing and ability to speak.
A new study has confirmed that vigorous exercise can improve heart function in patients with atherosclerosis. ...
Atherosclerosis where fats narrow the main arteries, sometimes leading to a heart attack can be helped by taking beta-carotene, new research has discovered. ...
Although vasectomies do not increase your risk of dying from heart disease, another study shows an increased risk of cancer, mainly of the lung, among those who'd had their vasectomies done 20 yea ...
Which fish oil?
DON’T TELL THE EU: High-dose vitamins are good for you