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Actimel Advert is Banned – Probiotic Yogurt Does Not Make Children Healthy
Danone’s yogurt drink Actimel claimed that it gave health benefits due to the presence of healthy bacteria and made children healthier. The Advertising Standards Authority has banned Danone for advertising the product in this manner as there is no scientific evidence to back this claim that children that drink Actimel experience improved health and... »
So Called Healthy Fat May Cause Bowel Cancer
Recent research has shown that the fats found in margarine, consumed by many as they are not saturated (causing heart disease) may actually increase bowel cancer. The problem lies with the presence of linoleic acid. In fact, these fats may be responsible for 1/3 of all bowel cancer cases. Also, researchers found that a... »
The Biggest Killers – Lung Cancer – Heart Disease – Mesothelioma
What are the biggest killers today in the Western world? Even though we continue to make advancements in medical science, we are still plagued by the big three killers – Cancer and Heart Disease. The most shocking truth is that each of these can be avoided to some extent by a healthy lifestyle – in... »
Eating Nuts Every Day Is Good For Your Health
Recent studies carried out by the University of Rovira i Virgili in Spain, have shown that consuming more nuts is very healthy. With more and more people suffering from various metabolic syndromes, such as high blood pressure, obesity and cholesterol problems, there is an urgent need to quickly improve the diets of millions. The... »
Anti-Ageing Diets Do Not Work
A recent study has indicated that anti-ageing diets, as well as creams, simply do not work. Diets which place emphasis on antioxidants to help prevent the effects of ageing may be a waste of time and money. Scientists at University College London found that Nematode worms given a diet rich in antioxidants, which have been... »
