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Handbag Horrors Mon 14-Apr-2008
The latest fashion trends celebrate huge handbags - very useful if you're a compulsive hoarder or a busy Mum...but they can harbour some real nasties!!

Tips for an (almost) guilt free Christmas Thu 20-Dec-2007
After shedding those crucial pounds to squeeze into that little black dress - why go and ruin all that hard work?

Happy Flour! Fri 5-Oct-2007
A study by researchers at the University of York and Hull have discovered a link between low levels of folate (a vitamin found in vegetables) and depression.

Rickets make a comeback Fri 5-Oct-2007

Nuts To Heart Trouble! Mon 19-Feb-2007
Snacking on nuts has been found to reduce the risk of heart disease.

Homocysteine Mon 19-Feb-2007
Homocysteine (a sulphur-containing amino acid) is not a common word that one would normally associate with heart disease

Hot Cuddles Mon 19-Feb-2007
Cuddling a hot water bottle is not only comforting but has been proved to be an effective pain killer.

Magnesium and PMS Mon 19-Feb-2007
If you find that at certain times of the month your behaviour and emotions change

We really do wish you a Merry Christmas... Fri 22-Dec-2006
For many Christmas can initially be a stressful time, but once all the cards have been written and the presents wrapped, a glow of happiness, satisfaction and excitement builds.

'S.W.E.E.P.S' your way to winter bug protection Wed 4-Oct-2006
With the winter cold season fast approaching, now is the time to boost one's immune system to fight off viruses.

Cheese really can give you nightmares Tue 8-Aug-2006
Chemicals in cheese may cause nightmares.

Porridge Oats Great for Baby Eczema Tue 8-Aug-2006
Oats have anti-inflammatory qualities and can soothe inflamed tissue.

Cancer patients take part in honey trials Tue 8-Aug-2006
The hospital has so far imported 400kg of honey for theclinical trials.

Fish oil may help you lose weight
This was the finding of one of the reports presented at the 7th Congress of the International Society for the study of fatty acids recently, and highlights some of the latest research into the benefits of omega 3 fish oils.

Eating more fruit and vegetables can protect against high blood pressure
Research published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition 2005,82,6 looked at the relationship between dietary intake and high blood pressure amongst a sample of 4,304 people.

Are the British counting sheep
New facts about sleep are revealed after 100s of Britons are asked about their sleeping habits.

Call to reduce "junk food" in children's diets
The need for healthier school meals has been in the news recently and the campaign to improve school dinners is spearheaded by TV chef Jamie Oliver through his TV programme " Jamie's school dinners."

Folic acid helps lower blood pressure
Recent research published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) suggests that a high intake of folic acid is associated with a reduced risk of hypertension (high blood pressure) particularly in younger women.

Benefits of Camomile tea Thu 20-Jan-2005
Camomile tea can help relieve menstrual cramps and may also help fight off the common cold, suggests researchers from London's Imperial College recently.

Herb teas - an alternative to sedatives in some prisons
The prison service are using herbal teas to calm prisoners a report in the Independent on 27th January reveals.

Bacteria helps to reduce asthma Fri 17-Dec-2004
Researchers at the Karolinska Institutet in Stockholm suggests that a daily dose of "good" bacteria in early life can reduce the risk of children developing allergies and asthma in later life.

Prescribed sleeping pills can cause over-sedation, memory problems and can be addictive Thu 2-Dec-2004
Valerian and passiflora based herbal products can restore natural sleep patterns without causing morning drowsiness.

Poor diet in early life can lead to aggression later Fri 26-Nov-2004
The findings of this research have particular relevance for the UK and the US where many toddlers are known to be deficient in iron.

Stress awareness day focuses on the issue of stress in the workplace Fri 29-Oct-2004
Stress in the workplace is widely recognised as being a major issue for many individuals.

Zinc may fight the common cold Fri 22-Oct-2004
Taking zinc gluconate at the first signs of a cold could significantly reduce the symtpoms.

Organic Farming has been shown to benefit wildlife Thu 14-Oct-2004
Global studies have shown that wildlife and plants thrive in organically farmed areas.

More babies could be at risk of birth defects than was originally thought Fri 27-Aug-2004
Taking folic acid is known to be important in the prevention of birth defects but new research also suggests it can help to protect against both heart disease and osteoporosis.

New and exciting benefits of pomegranate juice Fri 20-Aug-2004
A glass of fruit juice that does a lot more than simply quench your thirst.

Alternatives to coffee Thu 12-Aug-2004
If you want a cup of coffee but without the normal side effects this could be for you . . .

Caffeine may make diabetes worse Wed 11-Aug-2004
new research shows that cutting down on coffee may benefit people with type 2 diabetes.

Women on Weight Loss Programmes May Need Calcium Supplements Fri 9-Jul-2004
A study by Rutgers University, New York, US, found that weight loss was associated with an increased demand for calcium.

Magnesium Deficiency Associated With Lack of Energy Wed 16-Jun-2004
Research suggests insufficient magnesium may cause a lack of energy.

Benefits of Lutein Mon 17-May-2004
Lutein supplementation may reverse symptoms of macular degeneration.

Alcohol Does Increase Risk of Gout Mon 26-Apr-2004
Studies have confirmed the long- standing belief that alcohol consumption increases the risk of gout.

Cinnamon Extracts May Boost Sugar Metabolism Fri 16-Apr-2004
Polyphenols from cinnamon bark may be of particular value to people with type II diabetes.

Protection Against Prostate and Bladder Cancer from Vitamin E Fri 2-Apr-2004
Nuts, seeds and olive oil, seems to reduce an individual's risk of developing cancer of the bladder.

According to the UK Gout Society, gout is on the increase in the UK and USA Fri 26-Mar-2004
A report on the links between eating habits and disease has highlighted diet.

Study Finds Echinacea Effective Against Colds and Flu Fri 12-Mar-2004
Echinacea purpurea can reduce the symptoms and severity of respiratory tract infections.

Cod Liver Oil Combats Osteoarthritis Fri 5-Mar-2004
Extra strength cod liver oil capsules shown to reduce damaging enzymes in knee joint tissues.

Fruit and vegetable consumption good for 'bad' cholesterol Fri 5-Mar-2004
Eating fruit and vegetables has been found to have a positive impact on 'bad' cholesterol.

Cod liver oil 'slows arthritis' Fri 5-Mar-2004
Research has found that cod liver oil could potentially slow down cartilage degeneration in osteoarthritis.

Unhealthy eating increases risk of tooth decay in children Fri 30-Jan-2004
Bruce Dye and colleagues report that US children aged between two and five years old, who skip breakfast or do not consume five portions of fruits and vegetable a day have higher incidence of tooth decay.

Vitamins C and E help Alzheimer's patients Fri 30-Jan-2004
Vitamins E and C, if taken together, could help to protect people from developing Alzheimer's Disease.

Acutimissin A derived from oak-aged red wine Thu 22-Jan-2004
Red wine may have even more health benefits.

Obese men at risk from aggressive or recurrent prostate cancer Thu 22-Jan-2004
Obesity and prostate cancer linked.

Coffee and magnesium linked to type 2 diabetes risk Thu 22-Jan-2004
New research on type 2 diabetes link with coffee and magnesium.

Omega-3 fatty acids benefits in CHD and children's mental health Thu 22-Jan-2004
Children benefit from fish oil supplements.

Assessing vitamin B12 status in vegetarians
Recent research suggests that vegans and vegetarians may be deficient in vitamin B12.

Eat yogurt three times a day and lose weight
Recently published research suggests that dairy products should be actively added to a calorie controlled diet.

Iron supplements benefit fatigued women
Women sought medical advice for their unexplained symptoms of fatigue.

Therapeutic effects of dandelions
Melanie Rose a herbalist from Durango, Colorado discusses the therapeutic and culinary properties of the dandelion.

Lack of action on folate has caused unnecessary deaths Thu 5-Jun-2003
Failure to fortify foods with folic acid has allowed 350,000 preventable deaths to occur in the UK.

Folic Acid Could Cut Risk Of Down's Syndrome Fri 25-Apr-2003
An international study published in the Lancet this week indicates that an adequate intake of folic acid during pregnancy can protect not only against neural tube defects (NTDs) but also against Down's syndrome.

It's no joke - A fit of giggles really could be the best medicine, even for patients with cancer Fri 25-Apr-2003
Heard the one about the GP who prescribes laughter for patients at risk of heart disease? Or about the cancer specialist who believes comedy videos are a complement to chemotherapy? Now there is scientific proof that a medicinal dose of the giggles can help enhance treatment and speed up recovery from serious diseases, says Peta Bee.

Counselling Boosts Fruit & Vegetable Intake Fri 25-Apr-2003
A study from University College in London has suggested that two short counselling sessions with general practice nurses helped people from inner cities increase their fruit and vegetable intake.