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October 2011

Agricultural use of pesticides

Unmonitored pesticides are the major pollutants in European waterbodies

Scientists say European waterways are polluted by chemicals not being monitored by the authorities

18 October, 2011
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More evidence of GMOs contaminating our foods

A new report has shown that popular ‘natural’ cereals are contaminated with genetically modified organisms

18 October, 2011
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Exercise as good as drugs at preventing migraines

If you suffer from migraines but don’t like pills, regular, vigorous exercise could be your best form of prevention

12 October, 2011
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Vitamin D deficiency link to cancer and diabetes

Two new studies show important links between vitamin D deficiency and the risk of developing both cancer and diabetes

12 October, 2011
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‘Save herbal medicine’ petition close to 1 million signatures

A petition to ‘Save Herbal Medicine’ in the EU is now close to a massive 1 million signatures – have you signed yet?

12 October, 2011
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Place, not race, determines how healthy you are

Where you live and access to decent healthcare is more influential on health than the colour of your skin, says a new report

12 October, 2011
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‘Healthy’ fruit juice may not be so
healthy after all

The amount of sugar in commonly available fruit juices may do your health more harm than good

11 October, 2011
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It’s true, organic farming really can feed the world

Results of a 30-year-long study shows organic is safer, cleaner, healthier and just as productive as conventional chemical farming

10 October, 2011
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Study shows fathers are hormonally hardwired
to care for kids

Men experience a drop in testosterone levels after the birth of their children that helps them be more nurturing to their offspring

7 October, 2011
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Diet alone may be the key to reducing birth defects

Evidence from a large US study suggests that diet, over supplements, may be more influential in reducing birth defects

7 October, 2011