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Influence from the Sun and the Moon - The Guardian 31st October 2009
"Every now and then, it's fun to dip into the world of politics and find out what our lords and masters are saying about science. First we find Brooks Newmark, Conservative MP for Braintree, introducing a bill to reduce the age for cervical cancer screening to 20.
The Sun newspaper has been running a campaign to lower the screening age, on the back of the death of reality television star Jade Goody at the age of 28 from cervical cancer, and gathered 108,000 signatures on a petition."
Salt therapy for respiratory problems - The Guardian 27th October 2009
"Viv Groskop on how sitting in a salt cave might provide relief for conditions such as asthma, hay fever and sinusitis"
Under the microscope: Joe Calzaghe on battling meningitis and why Strictly gave him more sleepless nights that boxing - Daily Mail 27th October 2009
"Joe Calzaghe, 37, is a former boxer from Wales who retired undefeated earlier this year after a 16-year professional career. He partnered Kristina Rihanoff in this year's Strictly Come Dancing competition on BBC1 before being voted off two weeks ago. Here he reveals his battles with weight and meningitis..."
Relaxation therapies 'can boost IVF success - Daily Telegraph 21st October 2009
"Relaxation exercises and group therapy can up to double the chance that women undergoing fertility treatment will get pregnant, a small study suggests. "
Chiropractors cause controversy - The Guardian 17th October 2009
"For those with the finances to try to silence their critics, this has been a week of spectacular own goals. Trafigura has loudly advertised the report on the dumping of toxic waste in Africa by taking out a super-injunction through Carter-Ruck. And on Wednesday Simon Singh, the science writer being sued by the British Chiropractic Association, won his right to an appeal.
Briefly, Singh was sued by the BCA over an article in the Guardian in which he criticised chiropractors for claiming they can treat children's colic, sleeping and feeding problems, ear infections, asthma and prolonged crying, by manipulation of the spine. He said these interventions were "bogus", with "not a jot of evidence". Before this case most people hadn't really noticed chiropractors. Now the internet is awash with reviews of the evidence and its flaws, so this is a good time to revisit the evidence."
Copper bracelets and magnetic wrist straps 'do not relieve arthritis pain' - Daily Telegraph 16th October 2009
"Copper bracelets and magnetic wrist straps do not relieve the crippling pain of arthritis, a new study shows. "
Copper bracelet arthritis cure 'is a myth' say scientists, casting doubt on the multi-million pound alternative healthcare industry - Daily Mail 17th October 2009
"Copper and magnetic bracelets worn by thousands to alleviate arthritis are useless, researchers claim.\n\nThe trial - the first scientifically-based study of its kind - raises doubts over the multimillion-pound alternative pain therapy industry. "
Bracelets 'useless' in arthritis - BBC Health News 16th October 2009
"Copper bracelets and magnetic wrist straps are useless for relieving pain in people with arthritis, say University of York researchers.
In the first tightly controlled trial to look at both alternative therapies, there was no benefit to their use for pain or stiffness. "
Cat registered as hypnotherapist - BBC Health News 12th October 2009
"The regulation of hypnotherapists in the UK is so lax that even a cat can become accredited, the BBC has found.
Chris Jackson, presenter of Inside Out in the North East and Cumbria, registered pet George with three industry bodies. "
Warning over 'herbal Valium' - Daily Telegraph 5th October 2009
"A plant used in some "herbal Valium" drugs – and reportedly taken by actress Sophie Winkleman to calm nerves before her marriage to Lord Freddie Windsor – could prove deadly, the medicines watchdog warned today. "
Herbal valium could prove deadly, medicines watchdog warns - Daily Mail 5th October 2009
"An extremely toxic plant is in some 'herbal valium' drugs and should be avoided, a medicines watchdog has warned today.
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) said people should be on their guard over unlicensed herbal medicines containing the plant aconite."
Couple jailed for manslaughter of baby who died after they used homeopathic remedies for skin disorder - Daily Mail 28th September 2009
A couple whose baby daughter died of septicemia and malnutrition were today jailed for her manslaughter.
Nine-month-old Gloria died after the couple chose to use homeopathic remedies rather than conventional medicine to treat her severe skin disorder.
From mints that cure smelly feet to chewing gum that helps weight loss... Welcome to the world of NUTRACEUTICALS - Daily Mail 28th September 2009
From acne-fighting water to marshmallows that can banish wrinkles, a wave of 'nutraceuticals' is hitting Britain's supermarkets. Nutraceutical is the name given to a consumer product that combines nutrition and pharmaceutical elements and claims to have health benefits. But do they deliver?
Rosehip 'better than glucosamine' for osteoarthritis - Daily Telegraph 12th September 2009
Rosehip is more effective than glucosamine, a leading treatment, at easing the pain and symptoms of arthritis sufferers, scientists claim.
Homeopathic help for new starters - Ellesmere Port Pioneer 9th September 2009
WITH hundreds of children in Ellesmere Port and Neston having started school for the first time last week, homeopath Gill Hayes is on standby to help youngsters struggling to cope.
Gill, who is based at clinics in Ellesmere Port, Willaston, Ledsham and Chester, said: “Anxiety about starting school is normal, but for some children the stress of a new school or teacher can be overwhelming.
Can psychics be good for your health? - The Telegraph 31st August 2009
A phenomenon known as remote viewing, which claims to use psychic powers to 'see' what is invisible to the naked eye, may have an intriguing role to play in healthcare
Under the microscope: Paul Daniels on the thyroid problem that convinced him he was going insane - Daily Mail 24th August 2009
In our health quiz this week, Britain's master of magic talks about the male menopause, alternative therapies and the illness that made him feel he was losing control.
Barnoldswick physio pins his faith in healing acupuncture - Lancashire Telegraph 21st August 2009
PATIENTS are set to be given more access to alternative therapies following new advice from the NHS.
The move comes after a review of treatments available for people suffering from severe back pain, which looked at the success of traditional methods compared to less orthodox treatments.
Pain in childbirth 'a good thing' - BBC Health News 13th July 2009
The pain of childbirth may have benefits on which women who opt for painkilling epidurals miss out, a senior male midwife has said.
Dr Denis Walsh, associate professor in midwifery at Nottingham University, said pain was a "rite of passage" which often helped regulate childbirth.
Women 'should go through pain' in childbirth, says male midwife - The Sunday Telegraph 12th July 2009
Women are avoiding the "rites of passage" of childbirth by receiving epidurals because they "don't fancy the pain" of childbirth, according to a leading male midwife.
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