The recent attack by UK health authorities on vitamin and mineral supplements was astonishing largely because of the flimsiness of the evidence of so-called dangers.
The role of nutrition in causing or preventing disease is no longer the stuff of crackpot fringe nutritionists and health food propagandists, but of copious scientific research. Mainstream trials ...
According to Jane Heimlich in What Your Doctor Won't Tell You (a HarperPerennial book no relation to us), two eye specialists have had similar results to Dr Evans.They are: ... ...
The link between a family history of breast cancer and a woman's likelihood of developing the disease is smaller than suggested earlier, according to American research. ...
In his book The Healing Sun, Dr Richard Hobday lists some important factors for planning a sensible sunbathing strategy. His suggestions, as well as those of others researching alternatives, can m ...
A study from the Department of Medicine, University of Auckland, New Zealand, is the latest to demonstrate that taking calcium can slow or prevent osteoporosis. ...
The following seven allies are your patient's package for reducing the chances of infections, complications, side effects and mistakes. They also hasten recovery. ... ...
The risk of cataracts appears to diminish among those who regularly eat spinach and those who have taken vitamin C supplements for more than 10 years. ...
An amazing four out of five adults will experience significant low-back pain at some time during their life. The most common reason, say experts, is work-related back injuries, but activities at home and at play can also result in back pain.
Medicine is finally waking up to the benefits of pre conceptual care. ...