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Low-fat diet may lead to high cholesterol

In India, as many as 10 per cent of the affluent urban upper classes now fall victim to coronary artery disease, a figure approaching the levels of their counterparts in the more developed countries. more »

Yet another wrinkle in the story of botox

In this atmosphere of ‘botox parties’ where champagne-sipping socialites are injected with botulinum toxin,' says British neurologist Dr Peter Misra, more »

Breast cancer not helped by surgery or self-examination

Long-term data about breast cancer is currently pouring in, bringing both confirmations and surprises. more »

Non-invasive role for prostaglandins in miscarriages

It is estimated that 10-30 per cent of pregnancies end in a miscarriage. If a miscarriage is ‘incomplete’, doctors usually scrape out the uterus by D&C more »

Transfuse or not to transfuse: a matter of life and death

It’s axiomatic that blood is a good thing, and that not having enough of it is a bad thing. This is true as far as it goes, but there’s mounting evidence that the picture is not that simple. more »

Radiotherapy for brain tumours may cause brain damage

Although brain cancer has a reputation for being rapidly fatal, roughly half of them are much less virulent, with sufferers living as long as 20 years after diagnosis. more »

No need to suture uncomplicated hand lacerations

Uncomplicated lacerations of the hand don’t need to be sutured, according to the results of a recent trial. more »

Thrombosis remains a major risk after hip and knee surgery

The risk of deep vein thrombosis after hip and knee surgery remains high, even among patients who are given anticoagulation therapy as a precaution. more »

Breast-conserving surgery is best for cancer

The results of two 20-year long studies into breast cancer treatments have shown that breast-conserving surgery results in better outcomes for women. more »

Air pollution control reduces death rate

Irish researchers have found that measures to control air pollution have dramatically reduced the death rate from respiratory and cardiovascular disease. more »

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3 Nov 2009 | Lynne McTaggart - Wh... (jowddty)

The poisoned generation

Perhaps the most underappreciated health scandal in modern times is the fact that, every day, we are all subjected to some 80,000 drugs—virtually all of which have not undergone a single regulat... more »

23 Oct 2009 | Health from your Gar... (bshubbard)

Your good health is down to yo...

One thing is sure in this world: only you can establish total wellness and health. Unless you want it, and are sufficiently motivated to gain it and keep it, no amount of outside support will su... more »

1 Oct 2009 | Lynne McTaggart - Wh... (jowddty)

DNA: it's not destiny

When we become ill, most of us lay the blame at the feet of our ancestors: my heart problem is like dad’s, who had a dicky ticker; I’m likely to get breast cancer because it’s what m... more »

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