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New research from the USA finds that colas are bad for bones

06 October 2006

"Women, particularly those concerned about osteoporosis should limit their intake of cola to occasional", says Prof Katherine Tucker of Tufts University, Boston, USA. Recently published research in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition finds that colas (other carbonated beverages not included in study) are associated with low bone mineral density in older women.

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Ban on kava kava to remain in force in UK

26 July 2006

The UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) announced the decision to continue the ban on the use of kava kava following a review of the latest scientific evidence by the independent Committee on Toxicology (COT).

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'Clever capsules' that boost young brains

31 May 2006

Research suggests that so-called 'clever capsules' improve youngsters' brainpower and concentration levels. The performance of children across all ages and abilities has been raised in a series of high-profile trials across the country.

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STOP PRESS: Dr Rob Verkerk on Sky News 9.30pm GMT 23rd May

23 May 2006

Many of you may already be aware of the story released by The Times newspaper in the UK today that has already received significant coverage. 13 British doctors and scientists, headed by Professor Michael Baum, have published an open letter in The Times urging the UK National Health Service to stop using complementary and alternative therapies and to pay only for medicine "based on solid evidence

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Expert panel says vitamin supplements are safe

22 May 2006

An independent panel of university faculty, medical researchers, and physicians experienced in nutritional therapeutics says that vitamin supplements are exceptionally safe for the public. A new report by the expert Vitamin Safety Review Panel rebuts a recent US National Institutes of Health report that attempted to cast doubt on food supplement safety.

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