Dietary supplements could pose potential health risks
Dietary supplements could pose potential health risks
Two common weight loss supplements promoted as ephedra-free and safe for dieters can cause increased heart rate among healthy people, and could have harmful health effects in some people, according to a study by UCSF scientists.
BT workers sign up for ‘fit scheme’
BT workers sign up for ‘fit scheme’ 00:04am 12th September 2005 What is RSS? Thousands of workers at telecoms giant BT have signed up to a campaign aimed at improving their health and fitness.
Infections ‘link to imported meat’
Infections ‘link to imported meat’ 00:04am 12th September 2005 What is RSS? Serious infections resistant to most antibiotics could be linked to imported meat, according to a new report.
Jab a life-saver for allergy victims
By Martin Johnston People who are allergic to peanuts should carry a specialised, one-shot injection of adrenalin in case they suffer a life-threatening reaction, says an allergy expert.