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Health: Library - 20 May 2008
Natural products have been used for healing in all human cultures. But how does the science measure up? And what are the potential risks?
Health: Library - 22 August 2002
Complementary medicine can be an extra helping hand in treating a wide range of conditions, but it can also be a case of 'buyer beware'. What are the best-tried therapies, and how should you choose a practitioner?
Health Minutes - 23 June 2008
An eight-week study of St John's wort for ADHD suggested the herb was safe, but no more effective than a placebo.
Health Minutes - 09 June 2008
A large study of people with risk factors for coronary heart disease has found that taking vitamins made no difference.
Health: The Pulse - 05 June 2008
Breathing exercises lessen the need for asthma medication, and Australian researchers have produced an online video showing how to do them.
Health Minutes - 29 April 2008
What is it about dummy treatments that can often have the same benefits as the so-called real treatment?
Health Minutes - 02 April 2008
Soy may help heart disease and cancer, but the evidence is patchy - and bingeing on it may do more harm than good.
Health: The Pulse - 06 March 2008
Australian researchers say probiotics can help some common bowel conditions. But how do you know what you're buying?
Health: Talking Health - 14 November 2007
What was your experience? Do mozzies love or loathe you?
Health Minutes - 23 October 2007
Research in the US has found that oral glucosamine in doses used to treat arthritis may worsen insulin resistance.
Health Minutes - 16 October 2007
Many women experience hot flashes during their menopause. Are there any non-hormonal treatment options? A review of trials has found that nothing matched oestrogen.
Health: Healthy Living - 02 August 2007
Just 15 minutes of meditation a day can improve your mental wellbeing.
Health Minutes - 25 July 2007
What's the best treatment for the hot flushes of menopause, now that HRT has fallen out of favour? Unfortunately there's no silver bullet.
Health: The Pulse - 28 June 2007
A US review of clinical trials suggests echinacea can relieve colds; but there's still not enough evidence to send you down to the herbalist.
Health Minutes - 15 June 2007
Research fails to show a reduction in risk of coronary heart disease events, strokes or premature death by taking folate supplements.
Health Minutes - 15 June 2007
Lavender and tea tree oils can simulate the effects of oestrogen and cause breast enlargement in boys.
Health Minutes - 07 June 2007
A review of antioxidant supplement trials has found that they don't seem to do any good and may shorten your life.
Health Minutes - 31 May 2007
French researchers found that a bacterium called Lactobacillus Acidophilus NCFM improved pain in irritable bowel syndrome.
Health: Features - 17 May 2007
Reaching for a vitamin or mineral supplement can seem like a quick and easy way to ensure health and vitality. But is it really?
Health Minutes - 03 April 2007
Australian researchers argue omega-3 fatty acid supplements can help mood disorders but not dramaticically.
Health Minutes - 27 March 2007
Research fails to show a reduction in risk of coronary heart disease events, strokes or premature death by taking folate supplements.
Health Minutes - 27 March 2007
Lavender and tea tree oils can simulate the effects of oestrogen and cause breast enlargement in boys.
Health Minutes - 20 March 2007
A review of antioxidant supplement trials has found that they don't seem to do any good and may shorten your life.
Health Minutes - 06 March 2007
French researchers found that a bacterium called Lactobacillus Acidophilus NCFM improved pain in irritable bowel syndrome.
Health: The Pulse - 01 March 2007
Some vitamin supplements can increase your risk of death, say Danish researchers.
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