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Garlic extract combats antibiotic-resistant urinary tract infections

Garlic extract may be an effective weapon against multi-drug resistant strains of bacteria known to cause urinary tract infections, according to Indian researchers

27 July, 2015

Omega-3s help computer-related dry eyes

If your eyes become dry when using a computer then supplementing with omega-3 fatty acids could help.

14 July, 2015

Peppermint and cinnamon oils could help heal chronic wounds

Scientists believe compounds from peppermint oil and cinnamon essential oils have medicinal powers that could usefully be incorporated into wound dressings.

13 July, 2015

‘Safe’ phthalate substitutes just as risky to human health

Substituting ‘safe’ phthalates for toxic ones? New research suggests that kind of ‘greenwash’ just doesn’t wash

9 July, 2015

Can black tea help protect against Alzheimer’s disease?

We’re used to hearing good news about green tea, but did you know that black tea also has protective medicinal effects?

7 July, 2015

It’s good to be a foodie

Although being a ‘foodie’ is associated with indulgence and excess, foodies tend to weigh less and may be healthier than their less-adventurous counterparts.

6 July, 2015

Fitness foods encourage us to eat more, exercise less

Food labels can mislead consumers into thinking that regular snacking is a fitness activity, say researchers

30 June, 2015

Blackcurrants boost brain health

Two varieties of blackcurrant have been found to reduce oxidative stress in the brain and boost cognitive performance and alertness in healthy individuals

29 June, 2015

Fermented foods calm social anxiety

Fermented foods can favorably change the environment in the gut, lowering feelings of self-consciousness, shyness and loneliness, according to US researchers

29 June, 2015
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Electro-acupoint stimulation – a new approach to Crohn’s disease?

Using electro-acupoint stimulation may help improve symptoms and reduce the inflammation associated with Crohn’s disease.

23 June, 2015