Flame Retardants: Dangerous chemical now in breast milk - Flame retardant chemicals, which are in household furniture, textiles and electronic equipment, have found their way into human breast milk. Scientis...

Pcbs can slow childhood development - Early exposure to polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) can interfere with early childhood development, say researchers in Germany.

Fish oil reduces blood pressure - Fish oil reduces blood pressure in those whose levels are raised, according to an analysis of 31 placebo controlled trials involving 1356 people (Circ...

Fish oil can stop a second heart attack or stroke - If you've had a heart attack, start taking fish oil it will reduce your chances of having another one. ...

Psoriasis: fish oil cure - Fish oils, which are rich in fatty acids, may help to prevent psoriasis and tumour growth. ...

Which fish oil? - Following on from our story about fish oil and stroke several readers have asked about the difference between fish oil and fish liver oil usually co...

Exposure to pesticide damages sperm - Prenatal exposure to polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) and polychlorinated dibenzofurans (PCDFs) alters the structure and mobility of sperm and, thus,...

Ms protection from breast milk - Breastfed babies are less likely to develop multiple sclerosis, and could also be better protected in areas of high childhood mortality rates, two stu...