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December
2006

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18
December
2006

Rosehips ‘could help tackle inflammatory diseases’ (Evening Standard)

Rosehips could provide new ways of tackling a whole range of inflammatory diseases, research suggests. The red berries, one of the richest sources of vitamin C, have been used in cooking and medicine for hundreds of years.

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18
December
2006

Independent Appeal: A cold wind of death in Darfur (Independent)

A heavy yellow-brown fog hung over Gereida in the remote western reaches of Darfur yesterday, a place that a year ago was empty desert scrub and which is today the largest refugee camp in the world. It was cold, somewhere about 5C. The air was charged with particles of choking sand.

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18
December
2006

Vitamin B Supplements Do Not Appear To Reduce Risk Of Cardiovascular Disease (Medical News Today)

Contrary to previous studies, folic acid, a B vitamin, does not decrease the risk of coronary heart disease or stroke for people with a history of vascular disease, according to an article published by Tulane University researchers in the Dec. 13 issue of JAMA, the Journal of the American Medical Association. [click link for full article]

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18
December
2006

Vitamin B Supplements Do Not Appear To Reduce Risk Of Cardiovascular Disease (Medical News Today)

Contrary to previous studies, folic acid, a B vitamin, does not decrease the risk of coronary heart disease or stroke for people with a history of vascular disease, according to an article published by Tulane University researchers in the Dec. 13 issue of JAMA, the Journal of the American Medical Association. [click link for full article]

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18
December
2006

Wheatgrass useful in treatment of chronic diseases (New Kerala)

New Delhi, Dec 12: It is said wheatgrass juice can be effective in the treatment of many diseases when all other therapies fail. Wheatgrass juice, containing almost all the minerals and vitamins, is known to have the capacity to fight various diseases including chronic ones.

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18
December
2006

ProfNet Wire: Health & Living: Trans-fat Ban in Restaurants (Newswise)

1) Trans-Fat Ban in Restaurants; 2) Gibson’s “Apocalypto” Inaccurately Portrays Meso-Americans; 3) How to Prevent and Treat Pneumonia; 4) Wash Your Hands to Stop Spread of Cold Germs; 5) Give Frostbite a Frosty Reception This Winter

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18
December
2006

Guava goodness (The Star Online)

LOOKING for a fruit high in vitamin C? Guava may well be your answer. It has been reported that one large guava (820g) contains 1,221mg of vitamin C. The vitamin C is found in the whole fruit, not just in the skin.

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18
December
2006

Beauty treats (The Star Online)

We all know that we are what we eat, so what does your hair, skin and nails say about you? Our list of the 12 best beauty foods will have you glowing and gorgeous in no time.

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18
December
2006

Facial serums glut marketplace (Bradenton Herald)

They call to us from gleaming counters with promises of dewy complexions and renewed radiance. Nearly every month, there seems to be a new collection of potions that claim to smooth away wrinkles, fade brown spots and bring back that elusive youthful glow. Try me before you go in for Botox or Restylane or a face-lift, they seem to say.

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