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Back treatment 'has few benefits' Wed Mar 22, 2006 "Spinal manipulation - which is used by chiropractors and osteopaths in the UK to treat neck and back pain - is of little help, researchers have said." Now just relax....this is totally useless.... OTC Cough Syrups Really Don't Work Tue Jan 08, 2006 "There's no scientific evidence to suggest that the over-the-counter cough medicines that line pharmacy shelves really work, a leading physicians' group has concluded." **Cough** **Cough** Consumer Reports: Organic Food Tue Jan 08, 2006 "Know when it pays to buy organic food products to reduce your exposure to pesticides and other additives, when it might sometimes pay, and when it’s a waste of your money." Yummy.... Water may be just as effective as cough syrup Tue Jul 06, 2004 "A glass of water will do as much to relieve your child's cough as an expensive, over-the-counter cough syrup, a new study suggests." Say awwwww.... Folate in Food May Reduce Heart Disease Fri Mar 05, 2004 "Adding the vitamin folate to flour, a practice begun in 1996 to prevent birth defects, also appears to have a striking effect against cardiovascular disease, preventing an estimated 48,000 deaths a year from strokes and heart attacks..." Maybe a few carbs are a good idea... Vitamins E, C cut Alzheimer's risk Tue Jan 20, 2004 "People of retirement age who took supplements of both vitamin E and C daily saw their risk of Alzheimer's disease plummet by almost 80 per cent..." It is also helpful for people who suffer from migraines... Baby food packaging prompts cancer fears Thu Oct 16, 2003 "...food safety agency recommended yesterday that baby food manufacturers change the lids on their jars as soon as possible because of cancer concerns..." Have you tried baby food? It tastes REALLY bad in any case. Aspirin as Good for Migraine as Newer Drug Fri Sep 12, 2003 "...headaches were less severe or had disappeared completely in over half the patients who took Aspirin..." Warning: Not recommended for pregnant women or children. Tight ties may be bad for eyes Tue Jul 29, 2003 Men who tie their neckties too tightly could be increasing their risk of a sight destroying disease, new research suggests. Scientists found that a tight necktie caused an increase in pressure in the eye, which is one of the leading risk factors for the disease. ...Glaucoma is the risk cited in this report... Happy People May Have More Immunities To Common Cold Tue Jul 22, 2003 People who are energetic, happy and relaxed are less likely to catch colds, while those who are depressed, nervous or angry are more likely to complain about cold symptoms ..."Don't Worry/Be Happy"... Cosmetic lenses risk eyesight Mon Jul 14, 2003 The fad for coloured or patterned contact lenses which alter the colour of the wearer's eyes could lead to blindness and disease, say experts. ...What do you want the world to see in you?... “Coffee cocktail” may limit stroke damage Mon Apr 14, 2003 A new experimental drug that has the potency of two strong cups of coffee combined with an alcoholic drink may help limit brain damage from a stroke, say US researchers. ...It needs to be administered within three hours of the stroke... Clues to stopping heart attack damage Fri Nov 1, 12:09 GMT The heart has its own in-built protection system to prevent damage from heart attacks - and doctors are hoping to harness it. Would you like a banana with that "apple a day?" |
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