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Green tea reduces disability risk

Elderly adults who regularly drink green tea may stay more agile and independent than their peers over time, a large study of Japanese adults suggests.

Massage tied to muscle recovery

Researchers at McMaster University have discovered a brief 10-minute massage helps reduce inflammation in muscle.

Medical secrets of herbs unlocked

Chinese legends have long extolled the benefits of the Tian Shan Xue Lian, a rare white flower found in snow-capped mountains, which is revered as a panacea.

Spinal manipulation eases neck pain

Spinal manipulation and home exercise are more effective at relieving neck pain in the long term than medications, according to new research.

Concern over negative hoodia report

Following worldwide interest in a report recently released by Unilever on its study into liquid Hoodia Gordonii , the South African San Council has issued the following statement.

Meditation combats stress in kids

A new study published in the Journal of Instructional Psychology found the Transcendental Meditation (TM) technique significantly decreased psychological distress in school kids.

Hoodia has side effects

A new Unilever report reveals why they chose to pull the plug on the alleged fat-fighting supplement Hoodia after spending a reported R192 million developing it.

Saw palmetto no better than placebo

Saw palmetto, a widely used herbal dietary supplement, does not reduce urinary problems associated with prostate enlargement any better than a placebo, according to new research.

Practising yoga reduces pain

A new study by York University researchers finds that practising yoga reduces the physical and psychological symptoms of chronic pain in women with fibromyalgia.

No deaths from vitamins in 27 years

A new analysis of US poison control centre annual report data indicates that there have been no deaths from vitamins in the 27 years that such reports have been available.