NOVEMBER NEWS & VIEWS

Paint can kill hospital bugs

Manchester scientists have created a paint capable of destroying the superbugs in hospitals.

Eat those tomatoes

 

There is some serious excitement about new information on the benefits of eating tomatoes. 

HRT risk

Evidently taking HRT can greatly increase the risk of needing a joint replacement.

Peace at last

 

It is good news that a train company is testing a special chemical film that can jam all phone signals.

 

NOVEMBER FEATURES

 

Prostate Cancer

Prostate cancer has become the most common cancer in men and mainly affects older men over the age of 50.

                   

         

       

Skin - the new cosmetic for women

  

Along with all the new technology, there is a host of new products that are turning the whole cosmetic industry on its head.                   

                        

 

Tea - something we can enjoy without guilt

Last month we mentioned the pleasures of drinking tea; now there is even more good news for tea enthusiasts.

 

 

 

Natural remedy of the month - St John's Wort

This short, yellow flowering plant has played a major part in medicine for hundreds of years.

 

Iris has the answers - A look at Iridology

While some people believe iridology has been a fantastic tool helping them identify causes of various health problems; others refute its benefits.

 

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