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July 2012

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Bad science means most of us don’t get enough vitamin C

Yikes! The official RDA for vitamin C is based on faulty data and is too low to keep us healthy

17 July, 2012
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Cosmetic chemicals raise diabetes risk in women

Hormone disrupting phthalates found in perfumes, nail polishes and hair sprays could raise the diabetes risk in women, say scientists

17 July, 2012
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Kids and adults need time to unplug and switch off

When we rest and daydream the brain’s ‘default mode’ helps build character while enhancing learning and memory

17 July, 2012
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Pharma giant Merck faces two lawsuits alleging fraud over mumps vaccine

Two recent lawsuits allege Merck falsified data about the effectiveness of its mumps vaccine

13 July, 2012

New infographic bursts the bubble for natural health detractors

Figures show that food supplements and herbal remedies are by far the safest substances consumed by UK and European citizens

12 July, 2012
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Some like it hot – chilies serve up a triple threat to fat

If you want to lose weight, new research suggests that including more hot chillies in your diet could literally melt the pounds away

12 July, 2012
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Does anybody really believe eating pesticides is safe?!

Pesticide companies go on the attack as most consumers say they address their fears about food safety by buying organic

12 July, 2012
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Frankincense – nature’s anti-inflammatory

Frankincense resin contains powerful anti-inflammatory substances that could be lost to medicine if the plant becomes endangered

11 July, 2012
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Cranberry for UTIs – more than a folk remedy?

A new review of existing studies shows this traditional remedy is effective for urinary tract infections

10 July, 2012
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Stop, before you drink that soda…

While New York City tries to ban supersized softdrinks, new evidence suggests the sweeteners in sodas alter gut bacteria to make us fat

9 July, 2012