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The facts on fats

Studies have revealed that there is a link between trans-fatty acids and breast cancer, which raises the questions: which fats are good for us and which are bad for us?

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How about an easier pregnancy?

Pregnancy should be a time of wonder and fulfillment for all women. However, it appears common that far too many mothers see it as an affliction. Here are some hints to enjoy this magic time.

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Have a healthy baby

There is growing evidence that your maternal health at conception and during pregnancy is a strong indicator of the health status of your baby into adulthood. Preconception healthcare is vital.

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Stay healthy with berries

They may be considered one of nature’s superfoods, but not all berries are created equal. Find which berry has the answer to your health problems.

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To circumcise or not?

The complications associated with circumision are not as rare as parents are led to believe. One in every 200 cases end in side effects with one in 500 leading to serious complications.

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Is salt bad for you?

Do you know how much salt is in your diet? Many of us consume far too much of it, resulting in health concerns such as high blood pressure and possibly cardiovascular disease and cancer. So how can we control the salt in our diet?

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The low-salt diet

Worried about the amount of salt that might be creeping, unseen, into your diet? Here’s how to eat a low-salt diet without sacrificing taste or enjoyment.

Nobel Prize winner Elizabeth Blackburn

Elizabeth Blackburn has become Australia’s first female recipient of the Nobel Prize for Medicine, along with her fellow researchers Carol W Greider and Jack W Szostak. The trio won the prestigious scientific prize, awarded in Stockhom earlier today, for their discovery of telomeres. Likened to plastic tips that keep the end of shoelaces from unravelling, […]