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Very very long critique of existing claims on the effectiveness of guaifenesin on fibromyalgia. May take more than one evening to read and thoroughly digest this.

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None of this is a surprise, although a 600% increase in import fees is a bit eye-watering.

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All you need to know about Campylobacter.
Actually, I can tell you all you need to know. You poo. For a week. It's no fun.

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Nice article that, in brief, debunks a whole series of medical myths, including my pet hate: homeopathy.

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Not only playgroups, but daycare too. I've no doubt that going to another home and socializing with other children has done Tom a power of good, both socially and physically.

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British Heart Foundation video on heart attacks. Watch it - it's two minutes that might save your life.

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One child at a time. Use a safety net. No child under 5. Hmm; try telling that to Tom when he sees a trampoline. I think we may have to be more firm in saying "no".

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via Gordon. Colour me sceptical. Research has shown that *any* plant will improve air quality in an office and the most recent research has suggested that Spathiphyllum (Peace Lily to you) is the most effective of all. Mind you, I think the research was f

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Marketing puff, err, sorry, serious scientific research about the benefits of plants in the office. (Actually, there really are benefits, not just in terms of air quality).

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Did you know that the EHIC (the fancy plastic replacement for the old E-111) expires after a short period of time? No? Perhaps you ought to check the date on that card in your wallet (or the bottom of the drawer with the passports - wherever you keep it).

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Sounds like SARS or H5N1 all over again. Complacency discouraged.

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And, if you think the economy isn't screwed up enough already, just consider the impact that a flu pandemic might have. Here is a paper published by the IMF around the time of the avian flu scare in 2006.

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Early days, but hopeful.

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Winter vomiting disease. Winter poo like there is no tomorrow disease. Winter feel like utter crap disease. Winter how can three people manage to do all this in the bathroom simultaneously disease. Contagious for 48 hours, apparently.

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Rather nice infographic showing the relative merit and poluarity of dietary supplements. Just as interesting for those below the "worth it line" as those above it.

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The Myasthenia Gravis Association.

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Fun information for plant health geeks. This is the plant health equivalent of ambulance chasing or using a police scanner.

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Gordon Bennett! It's one thing after another in our family at the moment!

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