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BBPA sets health record straight on beer

The potential health benefits of a glass or two of red wine are frequently in the press, while beer is often described as a calorie-ridden alternative. The British Beer and Pub Association wants to set the record straight.

Scientists believe type 3 diabetes uncovered

Scientists in the US believe they may have found a new type of diabetes after discovering that insulin and its related proteins are produced in the brain and that reduced levels of both contribute to Alzheimer's.

Nutrition is key to Britain's health

Healthy eating is key if Britain is to get into shape, HealthSecretary John Reid told attendees today at the launch of his plan to improve the health of the nation.

Sports drinks corrode teeth, says UK research

Regular use of high performance sports drinks could lead to troubling levels of tooth erosion, opening the door for the development of low-corrosive alternatives, said scientists at the University of Birmingham, UK yesterday.

Do herbals help children with health complaints?

Not enough is known about complementary and alternative medicines (CAM) given to children to help alleviate the symptoms of common ailments, warn researchers who have reviewed clinical studies into the effects of herbals in children published between...