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ADHD drugs: They work only for the first 3 years

ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) drugs such as Ritalin work only for the first three years. Despite this, they are often prescribed throughout childhood and well into adolescence. more »

Vioxx: Drug co ends largest civil suit with $4.85bn payout

Drug giant Merck has thrown in the towel and has made a massive $4.85 billion settlement to end the largest civil lawsuit in history against its painkiller Vioxx. more »

Beauty Therapy: Dying to look young

All is not well in the beauty business. Beauticians and cosmetic surgeons mess about with the bacterium that causes botulism in order to reduce clients’ wrinkles and give them that much sought-after... more »

Hernia - Just wait it out and see

It’s extraordinary how many health problems can be left well alone without the doctor having to do anything. The approach is known in medical circles as ‘watchful waiting’, and it’s a strategy that mo... more »

Get up and go - Who’s at their best first thing?

A new study has found that people don’t function well immediately after they’ve been woken up. more »

Menopausal symptoms

Q My life is being made hell by hot flushes and night sweats. I am 50 years old and reluctant to take HRT. And now all the herbs have been discredited. Can you recommend any natural ways to combat the... more »

Mouth ulcers

How can I prevent or cure mouth ulcers? I’ve had them now and again since childhood, but they seem to be much more frequent now that I’m in my mid-30s. It would be great to know what’s causing them. -... more »

In praise of vitamin c

I was glad to see you write about some of the benefits of high-dose vitamin C (WDDTY vol 16 no 11). It’s very sad that drug-company propaganda has made people more afraid of natural remedies than drug... more »

Pet allergies: keep them at bay the natural way

Home improvements Reducing your exposure to allergens can reduce your symptoms (Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol, 2003; 91: 189-94): more »

Pet allergies: keep them at bay the natural way

Some 10-15 per cent of us suffer from pet allergies or ‘perennial allergic rhinitis’. Contrary to popular belief, it is not the animal’s fur that causes these reactions, but rather the allergens in it... more »

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