Beta-carotene: now the good news - Despite recent adverse publicity, beta-carotene does provide an effective safeguard against lung cancer, new research has found. ...

Beta carotene supplements may cause cancer - Very high doses of beta carotene supplements may be cancer causing, as two earlier, and controversial studies had concluded. Diets that are rich in fo...

The real problem with beta-carotene - I read with interest your Updates (WDDTY, vol 9, no 12) about the findings of beta-carotene and cancer, which I am already familiar with, but feel to...

Beta carotene: studies must take a wider view - Your leader in the September newsletter "Of Strokes and Smokers" about the beta carotene studies (WDDTY vol 7 no 6) bought up some important issues re...

Heart attack - Find out if you’re at risk - Want to know if you’re at risk from a heart attack? Forget the BMI (body mass index), a measure based on your height and weight and, instead, use your...

A new anti heart attack regime - The new evidence debunking cholesterol lowering isn't license to tuck into bacon and chips every day. As a number of writers demonstrate, the problem...

Heart attack: deadly drugs - Heart attack patients given antiarrhythmic (irregular heartbeat) drugs are more likely to die. ...

Psoriasis: Does it increase the risk of heart attack? - People with psoriasis, the chronic skin condition, are up to four times more likely to suffer a heart attack, especially if they are aged below 40 yea...