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  • February 2012 (9)
    • 17: Why does the UK Government’s obesity advisor dish out useless advice? (24)
    • 17: Taking vitamin D may assist fat loss and reduce risk of chronic disease (21)
    • 15: Interview with Matt Edmundson about Escape the Diet Trap and other things (7)
    • 10: Photo reminds us of the fattening effects of insulin (10)
    • 10: Can shining a light into the ears combat ‘winter blues’? (4)
    • 10: Can lack of sleep contribute to obesity? (9)
    • 03: Do health charities lobby on behalf of drug companies? (9)
    • 02: How hunger can weaken willpower (10)
    • 02: Manuka honey research reveals its potential to promote wound healing (16)
  • January 2012 (12)
    • 27: Vitamin D deficiency major problem in the UK and is linked with ‘sudden infant death’ (13)
    • 24: Blessed are the meek? (18)
    • 24: Times article highlights role of leptin in fat control (23)
    • 19: Some potentially good news for UK patients: doctors may go out on strike (10)
    • 17: Don’t believe everything you read (including in scientific journals) (2)
    • 17: Aspirin for disease prevention? Not so fast… (3)
    • 13: I have nothing against vegetarians, but… (26)
    • 12: If you lose weight, you better make sure your leptin is functioning properly (6)
    • 11: Statin use linked with diabetes, and is heart disease really caused by cholesterol? (7)
    • 06: New study on protein and weight is interesting, but let’s get to the nub of the issue… (14)
    • 05: Dr John Briffa and Carl Munson discuss Escape the Diet Trap (7)
    • 05: The nonsense of calorie-counting (3)
  • December 2011 (17)
    • 30: A New Year’s resolution idea: just add water (7)
    • 30: Is now the time to target sweet foodstuffs in your diet? (3)
    • 30: Higher magnesium intakes associated with a reduced risk of stroke (12)
    • 23: My new book Escape the Diet Trap will be published on 5th January (7)
    • 20: Is there such a thing as a ‘safe starch’? (20)
    • 19: Enjoy your food (but not too much) (10)
    • 16: Podcast – 16th December 2011 (0)
    • 15: Calcium and vitamin D supplementation can help body rid itself of ‘toxic’ fat (9)
    • 14: Fever appears to rev up the immune system (12)
    • 14: Anti ‘detox’ stance is unscientific and defies common sense (24)
    • 09: Podcast – 9th December 2011 (0)
    • 09: Lower carb diet trumps higher carb one in women with polycystic ovarian syndrome (2)
    • 06: Claims regarding the impact of foods on cholesterol are simply irrelevant (7)
    • 05: What should we eat before exercise? How about nothing? (15)
    • 03: Podcast – 2nd December 2011 (1)
    • 02: Questions raised over the role of HDL-cholesterol in cardiovascular disease (10)
    • 01: Aspirin for prevention of cardiovascular disease “ineffective or even harmful in the majority of patients” (just like statins) (16)
  • November 2011 (17)
    • 29: Low-carbohydrate diets look good for the prevention and treatment of cancer (14)
    • 25: Podcast 25th November 2011 (0)
    • 24: The FDA swallows drug company hype without thinking (3)
    • 24: How often should we eat? (15)
    • 24: One way to prevent flu is to catch flu (11)
    • 18: Podcast – 18th November 2011 (0)
    • 18: Water can’t prevent dehydration (according to the European Union) (34)
    • 15: Just because our diet doesn’t cause weight gain does not mean it’s OK (7)
    • 15: When mammography detects cancer which is successfully treated, has mammography saved that woman’s life? Probably not (9)
    • 11: Podcast – 11th November 2011 (2)
    • 11: Why giving children more opportunity to exercise is unlikely to put a dent in rates of obesity (7)
    • 08: Statins appear to harm about as many people as they help (15)
    • 08: Report of doctor who failed to get the flu vaccine doesn’t let the facts get in the way of a good story (12)
    • 04: Podcast – 4th November 2011 (3)
    • 04: Animal studies show omega-3 suppementation has the potential to combat Alzheimer’s disease (10)
    • 03: Calorie labelling in restaurants and fast food joints is a thoroughly bad idea (12)
    • 03: In them we trust (7)
  • October 2011 (15)
    • 28: I’m a fan of vitamin D, but… (24)
    • 27: UK Government finally does the decent thing over mammography (10)
    • 27: ‘Roll up’ for the flu vaccine? I think not. (22)
    • 21: Podcast – 21st October 2011 (0)
    • 20: Why might shift-workers be at increased risk of multiple sclerosis? (2)
    • 20: Mammography can cause a lot of unnecessary anxiety and investigations (7)
    • 20: Conflicts of interest rife in those setting diabetes and cholesterol guidelines (12)
    • 14: Podcast – 14th October 2011 (2)
    • 14: ‘Restless legs’ and high blood pressure often found together in women. Why? (9)
    • 11: Difficulty getting up in the morning in the winter? It might be SAD (8)
    • 11: It looks like our ancient ancestors ate a low-carb diet (29)
    • 07: Podcast – 7th October 2011 (6)
    • 06: Fair-skinned individuals at risk of vitamin D deficiency (5)
    • 06: Supplementing with whey protein found to improve body fat levels compared to carbohydrate (7)
    • 06: Why a ‘raised’ cholesterol level may be a cause for celebration (25)
  • September 2011 (20)
    • 29: Podcast – 30th September 2011 (0)
    • 29: B12 deficiency linked with brain shrinkage in later life (9)
    • 29: Medical journal editors brand statins as ‘without known benefit but with definite risk’ for most (3)
    • 28: Fructose, but not glucose, found to reduce fat-burning and metabolic rate (12)
    • 23: Podcast – 23rd September 2011 (0)
    • 22: Why I’m letting the latest big debate in nutrition wash over me (32)
    • 21: Study demonstrates why getting hungry is usually a disaster for healthy eating (5)
    • 21: Huge study finds gaping holes in the cholesterol hypothesis (13)
    • 17: Podcast – 16th September 2011 (0)
    • 16: Scientific evidence appears to be becoming steadily more unreliable (5)
    • 15: Chewing food thoroughly has the potential to curb overeating (3)
    • 15: Why the state of Dr Robert Atkins’ arteries and his weight when he died are irrelevant (17)
    • 09: Podcast – 9th September 2011 (2)
    • 09: Review highlights the value of exercise for the prevention of dementia and brain ageing (11)
    • 08: More evidence that acid-suppressing medication can sometimes do more harm than good (4)
    • 07: We need more actuaries in medicine (7)
    • 02: Podcast – 2nd September 2011 (1)
    • 02: British doctor concerned about calls to protect children from sunlight (17)
    • 01: Coffee safe for those with history of raised blood pressure (13)
    • 01: Researchers claim that women are being misled over mammograms (11)
  • August 2011 (15)
    • 26: Podcast – 26th August 2011 (1)
    • 23: Light therapy found to benefit energy and wellbeing in the winter (7)
    • 22: Dehydration likely reduces the benefits of resistance exercise (0)
    • 22: Controversy over FDA’s plans to relax rules on conflicts of interest (0)
    • 19: Podcast – 19th August 2011 (0)
    • 19: Alcohol disrupts sleep, and how to drink less (without trying) (9)
    • 17: A little exercise can go a long way (2)
    • 16: Can drinking cold water and wearing shorts in the winter help weight control? (13)
    • 12: Podcast – 12th August 2011 (2)
    • 12: Walking is ‘doable’ and beneficial (14)
    • 11: Mental illness is not ‘all in the mind’ (27)
    • 10: Scientists sometimes shift the scientific goalposts (2)
    • 04: What’s causing this lady’s stomach to bloat after eating? (19)
    • 04: Regained weight found to be ‘fatter’ than weight originally lost (1)
    • 02: Disrupted sleep can stop you burning fat (6)
  • July 2011 (17)
    • 29: Podcast – 29th July 2011 (3)
    • 28: More questions than answers come from recent Flora pro.activ advertorial (26)
    • 27: Can aspartame cause muscle pain? (13)
    • 26: Dairy products can assist weight loss (7)
    • 22: Podcast – 22nd July 2011 (2)
    • 20: Dropping self-criticism seems to help people drop pounds too (4)
    • 19: Vitamin D has potential to combat Type 2 diabetes (9)
    • 18: Newspaper takes money from food company to promote cholesterol-reducing food via journalist who doesn’t seem to exist (26)
    • 15: Podcast – 15th July 2011 (2)
    • 14: Obesity charity allegedly secretly takes money to promote artificial sweeteners (5)
    • 12: Why do doctors sometimes ignore medical evidence? (4)
    • 12: Massive review shows conventional advice to reduce or change fat intake does not prevent disease or save lives (20)
    • 08: Podcast – 8th July 2011 (3)
    • 08: Dehydration really can disrupt brain function (13)
    • 08: Higher cholesterol levels associated with lower risk of death from cardiovascular disease in Japan (9)
    • 04: What does the number 1 tennis player in the UK have to learn from the World’s number 1? (21)
    • 01: Podcast – 1st July 2011 (1)
  • June 2011 (17)
    • 29: How to design a trial to ensure you don’t get the result you don’t want (3)
    • 29: Lower-carb diet more effective for shifting toxic belly fat than a lower-fat one (5)
    • 28: I made low-carb pizza (by mistake) (34)
    • 24: Podcast – 24th June 2011 (1)
    • 23: Higher-protein, lower-carb diet with resistance exercise best for fat loss (28)
    • 22: Fructose found to be more harmful than glucose (35)
    • 22: Why sleepiness is not always caused by a lack of sleep (9)
    • 17: Podcast – 17th June 2011 (2)
    • 17: drbriffa.com’s 1000th post – 10 major milestones in my personal health journey (46)
    • 15: Formaldehyde officially ‘cancer-causing’ (and the common foodstuff that increases our exposure to this chemical) (20)
    • 13: Evidence shows the advent of agriculture was bad news for our health (14)
    • 10: Podcast – 10th June 2011 (0)
    • 10: Cholesterol-reducing drug ezetimibe appears to do more harm than good (8)
    • 08: Ovarian cancer screening doesn’t work (9)
    • 07: More evidence links higher vitamin D with lower risk of infection (30)
    • 03: Podcast – 3rd June 2011 (3)
    • 01: More evidence links MSG with obesity (16)
  • May 2011 (18)
    • 31: How did this man get to live with type 1 diabetes for more than 80 years? (14)
    • 31: Low-carb diet again trumps low-fat on weight loss and other things (9)
    • 26: Podcast – 27th May 2011 (3)
    • 26: Could hunger have a part to play in domestic disharmony? (6)
    • 26: Melanoma doctor urges us to get more sun! (18)
    • 24: What’s the beef with red meat? (18)
    • 20: Podcast – 20th May 2011 (3)
    • 20: Broadening the definition of ‘disease’ may be good business for drug companies but can leave ordinary people worse off (3)
    • 18: Vitamin D found to boost functioning in the elderly (8)
    • 18: The sometimes nonsense of ‘normal’ levels and ‘reference values’ (11)
    • 13: Podcast – 13th May 2011 (1)
    • 12: Sunlight and vitamin D linked with protection from inflammatory bowel disease (2)
    • 10: Thyroid problems can be at the root of miscarriage and premature birth (10)
    • 08: Paleolithic diet much better for diabetics than conventional ‘diabetes diet’ (26)
    • 06: Podcast – 6th May 2011 (2)
    • 05: Getting adequate sleep appears to help insulin functioning and blood sugar control (17)
    • 04: ‘Solar power’ for human beings (11)
    • 03: Is ‘emotional eating’ always due to emotions? (17)
  • April 2011 (17)
    • 29: Podcast – 29th April 2011 (0)
    • 29: British Medical Journal seeks to re-evaluate medical ‘evidence’ (5)
    • 27: Higher overall levels of sugar in the bloodstream appears to be a good predictor of death (3)
    • 25: ‘Healthy’ cholesterol-reducing compounds found to be toxic to heart cells (22)
    • 22: Podcast – 22nd April 2011 (0)
    • 21: Nutrient supplementation helps symptoms of diabetic neuropathy (8)
    • 20: My lunch yesterday reminded me why I do this work (33)
    • 18: Probiotic pessaries and other remedies for urinary tract infections (4)
    • 15: Podcast – 15th April 2011 (8)
    • 14: UK study highlights iodine deficiency problem (12)
    • 13: Exercise found to boost blood supply to the brain (1)
    • 11: Recent research highlights the hazards of modern medicine (2)
    • 08: Podcast – 8th April 2011 (1)
    • 08: ‘High intensity intermittent exercise’ looks like a time-efficient way to improve fitness and health (11)
    • 06: Could shying away from the sun increase our risk of melanoma? (24)
    • 05: Why a diagnosis of celiac disease can be a blessing in disguise (31)
    • 01: Podcast – 1st April 2011 (22)
  • March 2011 (15)
    • 31: Fibrates – another increasingly popular drug that doesn’t do much good (2)
    • 29: Carbs are bad news for the brain (40)
    • 28: My intermittent fasting experiment (53)
    • 25: Podcast 25 March 2011 (46)
    • 25: Lack of sleep makes us hungrier (14)
    • 24: Not all trans fats are created equal (5)
    • 22: Stopping smoking the easy way (12)
    • 18: Why high fat diets may not be fattening (16)
    • 16: Review takes issue with cholesterol guidelines (7)
    • 15: Why aerobic exericse should be about being healthy and having fun (not losing weight) (12)
    • 10: Aggressive treatment of type 2 diabetes with medication can kill (7)
    • 10: Is obesity all in the mind? (9)
    • 08: Milk and calcium good for the bones? Don’t think so (25)
    • 04: Low carbohydrate diet very quickly effective for getting fat out of the liver (4)
    • 03: High cholesterol does not cause stroke (but carbohydrate might) (11)
  • February 2011 (13)
    • 28: Individuals with ‘normal’ thyroid function may still have symptoms of low thyroid function (6)
    • 25: Vitamin D-fortified yoghurt improves weight and blood sugar control in diabetics (7)
    • 24: Protein improves body composition in women without exercise (5)
    • 22: Newspaper article reminds us of red meat’s nutritional value (10)
    • 18: Why a food’s glycaemic load is a better measure than its carbohydrate content (8)
    • 16: Why you don’t need to be ‘SAD’ to benefit from light exposure (3)
    • 14: UK Government forces water fluoridation on the people (15)
    • 10: Long-term behavioural problems in adolescents linked with low stress hormone levels. Why? (12)
    • 08: New evidence suggests sunlight exposure and vitamin D protect against multiple sclerosis (5)
    • 07: Doctor draws our attention to the uncertainty of medical practice (23)
    • 03: Article reveals the truth about sunscreens and skin cancer (20)
    • 02: Protein and amino acid supplementation enhance muscle size and strength (5)
    • 01: Walking found to improve the structure and function of the brain (9)
  • January 2011 (12)
    • 28: New study adds to the growing evidence that cholesterol reduction has dubious benefits for health (6)
    • 26: New study shows that it’s possible to react to gluten but not have coeliac disease (23)
    • 25: Antioxidant supplementation found to boost fertility in ‘subfertile’ men (1)
    • 21: Study identifies previously unrecognised cause of persistent coughing (20)
    • 20: Researchers urge caution in prescribing statins to healthy people (8)
    • 17: The more aggressively a drug is marketed, the more suspicious we should be of it, it seems (7)
    • 14: Why it’s important to turn the lights down low in the evening (9)
    • 11: Fluoridation appears to do much more harm than good (15)
    • 09: A Brief Fat Loss Guide for Men (or Women) (26)
    • 07: Question marks raised over the vegetarian diet (34)
    • 06: Antiobiotic found to relieve IBS, and what might work better (6)
    • 04: Most American women don’t have scheduled mammograms. Why? (14)
  • December 2010 (13)
    • 31: Meat – the original superfood (19)
    • 30: Is ‘moderate drinking’ really good for the heart? (7)
    • 28: Think bran is good for the bowels? Think again (16)
    • 24: My (nutritional) Christmas wish list (21)
    • 23: Placebos appear to work even when individuals know they’re placebos (4)
    • 21: Omega-3 fats found to boost muscle synthesis in the elderly (6)
    • 18: Sleep deprivation makes people look less healthy and less attractive (2)
    • 15: Tips for curbing alcohol consumption without sacrifice or deprivation (4)
    • 13: Primal diet found to be more satisfying than a Mediterranean one (15)
    • 10: Eating while distracted may lead to over-eating (3)
    • 08: Very low carb diets found to be good for the brain (14)
    • 03: FDA discourages women from sharing breast milk (though freeze-dried, highly processed cow’s milk is fine) (14)
    • 01: Walking linked with improved brain function later in life (3)
  • November 2010 (13)
    • 29: More unscientific claims made for the ‘benefits’ of flu vaccination (0)
    • 26: Higher-protein, lower-carbohydrate diets win in the war on weight (18)
    • 25: Flu vaccination is largely ineffective, despite what your Government may have you believe (18)
    • 22: Critique reveals major flaws in conventional nutritional guidelines (11)
    • 19: Resistance training benefits diabetics (and others too) (5)
    • 18: Women again not given the full facts about mammography (12)
    • 15: Recent review on statins ignores body of evidence that suggests these drugs don’t work through cholesterol-reduction (13)
    • 11: UK Government’s ‘fat tax’ idea is not based on science and is unlikely to work (10)
    • 10: Is this the dumbest nutrition ‘experiment’ ever performed? (21)
    • 09: Omega-3 supplementation found to boost brain function in older adults (6)
    • 05: Still no good evidence that eggs cause heart disease (despite what some may say) (22)
    • 02: Solid food found to be more satisfying (1)
    • 01: Marathon running appears to ‘damage the heart’ (10)
  • October 2010 (12)
    • 29: Statins to thank for improved survival? I don’t think so (27)
    • 29: Fructose in the firing line again… (4)
    • 26: ‘Restless legs’ found to be common in those with fibromyalgia. Why? (9)
    • 22: Lower-carb diet found to be better than a lower-fat one in pregnancy (3)
    • 21: Another reason to avoid eating too much fructose (8)
    • 20: Fish oil supplementation found to benefit body composition (11)
    • 15: Antidepressant found to be ‘ineffective and potentially harmful’ (3)
    • 13: More evidence that weight control is determined by much more than ‘calories in/calories out’ (14)
    • 12: Natural approaches to combating the winter blues (6)
    • 08: Higher protein intakes naturally lead to less eating later on (13)
    • 07: Cholesterol researchers make up the rules as they go along (5)
    • 06: Adequate sleep found to be important for healthy body composition (6)
  • September 2010 (13)
    • 30: Some reasons why exercise may not translate into weight loss (11)
    • 29: Why we can’t rely on epidemiological evidence (15)
    • 28: Cinnamon again found to benefit diabetics (9)
    • 24: Researchers give mammography another vote of no confidence (10)
    • 23: More evidence that a protein-rich diet helps satisfy the appetite (3)
    • 21: Higher saturated fat intakes found to be associated with a reduced risk of dying from cardiovascular disease (24)
    • 17: Rebranding something unhealthy does not make it healthy (5)
    • 16: Fish-eating linked with a reduced risk of death from prostate cancer (4)
    • 13: Study reveals that women need to exercise for 77 hours to lose a kg of fat, and why knowing this can actually help maintain the motivation to exercise (5)
    • 10: Study links better physical function with reduced risk of death (1)
    • 09: One simple tip that can snuff out ‘mindless eating’ like a light (13)
    • 07: British Medical Journal highlights unhealthy links between doctors and the drug industry (10)
    • 02: A few simple strategies for boosting brain function (13)
  • August 2010 (14)
    • 31: There’s something odd about the recent study on omega-3 enriched margarine… (14)
    • 30: Walking in later life found to boost brain function (5)
    • 27: Evidence suggests vitamin D has direct effect on risk of a wide ranges of diseases (5)
    • 26: Drinking water appears to help weight loss. How? (5)
    • 25: Evidence suggests that eating berries has benefits for the brain (10)
    • 20: Green vegetables linked with reduced risk of type 2 diabetes. How? (7)
    • 19: L-carnitine found to boost sperm quality and fertility (0)
    • 18: Study finds UVB lights boosts vitamin D levels and clears psoriasis (4)
    • 13: Fast food to be served with a side-order of statins? No thanks (7)
    • 12: WHO finally coughs up flu committee’s identity and conflicts of interest (3)
    • 11: Keeping hydrated in the heat (9)
    • 06: High starch diets associated with increased risk of type 2 diabetes (16)
    • 05: Could fructose promote cancer? (14)
    • 04: Increasing evidence shows that drug companies like to be selective about what they publish (7)
  • July 2010 (13)
    • 30: Omega-3 fats found to have antidepressant effects in women (1)
    • 29: Having a ‘healthy’ BMI is not necessarily as healthy as we think (1)
    • 27: Diabetes costs ‘out of control’, and why this is no surprise given standard dietary advice for diabetics (8)
    • 23: Nonsense study being used to claim that meat causes weight gain (14)
    • 22: Low cholesterol levels associated with depression and other mental health issues (10)
    • 21: Multivitamin and mineral supplementation found to help fat loss and speed metabolic rate (9)
    • 16: More evidence suggests that rapid weight loss leads to better results than slower progress (5)
    • 14: Not just what you eat, but how much believe you’ve eaten, determines how satisfying food is (4)
    • 13: Drug company accused of hiding hazards of diabetes drug rosiglitazone (Avandia) (8)
    • 09: Sedentary behaviour does not lead to weight gain (it’s the other way round) (7)
    • 07: Mysterious bitter taste in my mouth turns out to have simple solution (377)
    • 05: Are wholegrains good for the heart? (30)
    • 02: Artificial sweeteners linked with pre-term delivery (17)
  • June 2010 (14)
    • 30: Do statins save lives in essentially healthy people? (No) (18)
    • 28: Higher vitamin D level linked with reduced risk of infection (9)
    • 25: Study reminds us of the superior performance of low-carb diets over low-fat ones for weight loss (4)
    • 24: Low-GI/GL diets may help reduce risk of disease and death by quelling inflammation (9)
    • 23: Fructose and trans fatty acids implicated in ‘fatty liver’ and liver damage (4)
    • 18: Food companies that put trans fats in food may be breaking the law (9)
    • 17: Snacking associated with improved weight control (9)
    • 16: Selenium supplementation found to reduce risk of post-natal depression (1)
    • 11: More evidence comes in that saturated fat does not cause heart disease (10)
    • 10: BMJ piece reminds us just how ineffective much of modern-day medicine is (3)
    • 08: Talk reminds me that many women may not be aware of this very effective remedy for PMS (7)
    • 04: BMJ investigation exposes corruption and conflicts of interest within the World Health Organization (4)
    • 03: Study linking regular tooth-brushing with reduced risk of heart disease should remind us of why cholesterol is unlikely to be the ‘killer’ it’s made out to be (9)
    • 02: Might vitamin D therapy help individuals with Crohn’s disease? (4)
  • May 2010 (12)
    • 28: ‘Food for Thought’ – nutritional advice for those preparing for and taking exams (15)
    • 26: Psychiatrist blows the lid on the psychiatric profession (9)
    • 25: Research unearths another reason why exercise is not particularly effective for the purposes of weight loss (12)
    • 21: For better brain function, just add water (12)
    • 20: Low-GI diet helps women with PCOS, but is there something that might work better? (14)
    • 18: Beware low-carb propaganda (38)
    • 14: Antidepressant effect of omega-3 fat appears to depend on the specific type of omega-3 fat used (8)
    • 12: With medicine, it seems less can be more (9)
    • 09: For weight loss, does ‘slow and steady’ really win the day? (10)
    • 07: Higher-protein diet with resistance exercise best for fat loss (15)
    • 05: Sunlight’s ability to protect against multiple sclerosis may go beyond vitamin D (9)
    • 03: Home blood-pressure monitoring better than doctors’ readings (7)
  • April 2010 (20)
    • 30: Diabetics continue to be misinformed regarding healthy eating (18)
    • 29: Can sunlight and vitamin D help to preserve physical function and independence as we age? (9)
    • 28: Overcoming Joint Pain and Arthritis (0)
    • 28: WAIST DISPOSAL – the Ultimate Fat Loss Manual for Men (0)
    • 28: Overcoming Fatigue and Tiredness and Boosting Energy (0)
    • 28: NUTRINALYSIS™ – the on-line nutrition profiling tool (0)
    • 28: Banishing IBS (1)
    • 26: My advice for those looking to have an energised and productive afternoon (15)
    • 23: Forget the BMI, and concentrate on getting rid of your gut (10)
    • 21: Calorie counting is stressful (and other reasons to avoid it if you want to lose weight) (7)
    • 19: My new book – Waist Disposal – now available! (28)
    • 16: Vitamin D supplementation linked with reduced risk of cancer including breast cancer (0)
    • 14: Zinc supplementation found to improve mood in women (10)
    • 12: Can milk cause acne? (16)
    • 12: 6 Essentials to Emotional Health and Happiness
    • 12: 6 Essentials to Physical Health and Wellbeing
    • 09: My love-hate relationship with dairy products (28)
    • 07: Is eating less saturated fat and more carb good for the heart? Actually, the reverse may be true. (13)
    • 05: Random acts of kindness: an update (18)
    • 01: Lack of sleep can cause people to overeat (5)
  • March 2010 (13)
    • 31: Could advising people to eat less and exercise more INCREASE their risk of getting fatter? (11)
    • 26: BMJ piece asks serious questions about the effectiveness of mammography (8)
    • 24: Study suggests high fructose corn syrup is uniquely fattening, a that a calorie is not a calorie after all (16)
    • 22: Coffee drinking has biochemical benefits for the body (14)
    • 19: Prostate cancer screening called into question (6)
    • 18: Why are melanoma survivors found to be at increased risk of other cancers? (31)
    • 16: When is the best time to take your vitamin D supplement? (40)
    • 12: Vitamin D supplementation found to help prevent flu in children (13)
    • 10: Gluten and milk linked with constipation in kids (14)
    • 08: Why are there a lot of redheads in Scotland? (12)
    • 05: My personal fat loss experience and forthcoming book (22)
    • 04: Rye bread helps relieve constipation, and other tips for bowel regularity (11)
    • 01: Cinema popcorn highlighted as a nutritional hazard (and how to avoid it) (3)
  • February 2010 (12)
    • 26: Iron supplementation found to improve brain function (4)
    • 25: The meaningless and misleading nature of food health claims (8)
    • 23: Walking and glucosamine helps people with osteoarthritis (7)
    • 18: Natural strategies for individuals who have difficulty falling asleep at night and getting up in the morning (29)
    • 17: No good evidence flu vaccination helps the elderly (1)
    • 16: Higher protein diet plus resistance exercise aids weight and fat loss in type 2 diabetics (12)
    • 11: Why drink water, and how much is enough? (19)
    • 09: Cranberry found to be effective for urinary tract infection prevention in girls (6)
    • 08: My friend’s son reminds me how important blood sugar control is to energy and mood (22)
    • 05: Can vitamin D help keep you infection free? (25)
    • 04: Another study links being ‘overweight’ with lowest risk of death (18)
    • 02: Omega-3 fats found to protect against psychotic illness (7)
  • January 2010 (13)
    • 29: Magnesium therapy found to benefit asthmatics (10)
    • 27: Article reminds us of the importance of focusing on drug effects on health (not cholesterol) (5)
    • 26: Low-carb diet pitted against low-fat PLUS medication (low-carb still wins) (10)
    • 22: Does fish oil retard the ageing process? (11)
    • 21: Heart surgeon waging war on saturated fat seems seriously short on science to support his claims (48)
    • 18: Is another reason why ‘primal’ and low-carb diets work because they’re simple? (13)
    • 15: Two major studies conclude that saturated fat does NOT cause heart disease (79)
    • 14: Artificial sweeteners fail to fool the brain (6)
    • 13: More evidence comes in which suggests exercise does not do much in the weight loss stakes (13)
    • 07: Study shows being more conscious about eating speed and feelings of satisfaction help individuals eat less (4)
    • 05: More evidence links pedometer use with increased activity and potential benefits for health (4)
    • 04: Early to bed… (14)
    • 01: Editorial reminds us of the importance of looking to our nutritional past to improve our future health (17)
  • December 2009 (14)
    • 31: 10 realistic and achievable New Year resolutions worth considering (16)
    • 29: A case of oesophageal spasm, and the ‘unproven’ treatment that helped it (22)
    • 25: A random act of kindness (29)
    • 23: Can vitamin D help to combat depression and enhance mood? (2)
    • 22: Getting control of food binges is not necessarily just for Christmas (2)
    • 17: On-line advert depicts the fattening effects of carbohydrate (3)
    • 17: My vitamin D results are in (take 2) (26)
    • 15: Why eating a lot of ‘polyunsaturates’ is not necessarily healthy (14)
    • 11: Does Tamiflu actually work (and is it safe)? (3)
    • 10: Losing the taste for sweetness trumps using ‘healthy’ sweeteners, in my book (12)
    • 07: Excess weight is not always the result of eating too much or not exercising enough (11)
    • 04: Light appears to have powerful painkilling properties for some people (17)
    • 03: Cinnamon shows promise as blood sugar-lowering agent (6)
    • 01: High GI diet leads to reduced fat-burning and increased fatness in mice (7)
  • November 2009 (11)
    • 27: Abdominal obesity again linked with increased risk of dementia (16)
    • 24: The deadly consequences of drug side-effects being ‘neglected, restricted, distorted and silenced’ (3)
    • 24: Gastroenterologist disses the value of chewing (12)
    • 20: Do regular exercisers really benefit by eating a load of bread and pasta? (12)
    • 16: Low vitamin D levels linked with increased risk of type 1 diabetes (again) (6)
    • 13: More bad news for the makers (and takers) of cholesterol-reducing drug ezetimibe (Zetia) (4)
    • 11: Faster walking associated with reduced risk of death (5)
    • 09: Statin side-effects that the pharmaceutical industry appears not to want you to know about (0)
    • 06: Slower eating leads to higher levels of appetite-sating hormones (23)
    • 05: Chocolate found to protect skin from light damage (7)
    • 03: Higher protein diets found to have benefits for bone (6)
  • October 2009 (14)
    • 30: Can drinking tea help mitigate against the effects of stress? (6)
    • 29: Adverse effects of drugs are “neglected, restricted, distorted and silenced” (14)
    • 27: Vitamin D associated with signficantly reduced risk of death from stroke (14)
    • 23: World Health Organization study links mobile phone use with enhanced risk of brain and other tumours (5)
    • 21: Could our ancient ancestors have given today’s champion athletes a run for their money? (5)
    • 19: Is there such as thing as a ‘metabolic advantage’? (26)
    • 16: More evidence comes to light that fat is not fattening (33)
    • 14: ‘Blue’ light found to be most effective in combating seasonal affective disorder (9)
    • 12: Vitamin D supplementation found to improve insulin sensitivity (7)
    • 09: Vitamin D shown to reduce risk of falls in the elderly (6)
    • 07: Exercise associated with reduced levels of fat in the liver and abdomen (2)
    • 06: What is food combining good for? (13)
    • 02: Can higher-protein diets help weight loss maintenance? (8)
    • 01: Scientist claims margarine manufacturers are misleading us on omega-3 claims (and that’s not all…) (8)
  • September 2009 (13)
    • 28: More evidence links higher vitamin D levels with a reduced risk of death (6)
    • 25: Fructose found to rapidly raise blood pressure and induce metabolic syndrome in men (27)
    • 23: Recent studies remind us of vitamin D’s cancer-protective potential (9)
    • 22: High glycaemic load diets associated with insulin resistance (10)
    • 18: Study suggests it’s never to late to be active (5)
    • 16: Can wheat cause diabetes? (10)
    • 14: Exercise shown to produce benefits in the absence of weight loss (4)
    • 11: Can stress make us fat? (7)
    • 09: Vitamin D found to enhance muscle strength in the elderly (12)
    • 07: Could eating late in the day promote weight gain in a way that has nothing to do with calories? (7)
    • 04: The myriad of reasons why artificial sweetners may not deliver on their weight loss promise (17)
    • 02: Evidence that there is still lots of potential for study researchers and their sponsors to only let you see what they want you to see (3)
    • 01: More evidence that vitamin D requirements are much, much higher than traditionally recommended amounts (9)
  • August 2009 (12)
    • 28: Why human, not mice, studies are the most appropriate for judging the effects of diet on human health (10)
    • 26: American Heart Association highlights hazards of consuming sugar, including fructose (4)
    • 24: Could consumption of olive oil help protect against obesity? (6)
    • 21: Sunlight exposure linked with improved brain function (3)
    • 19: Decaf coffee drinking found to benefit arterial function (7)
    • 17: Probiotics reduce risk and duration of cold and flu symptoms in children (4)
    • 14: Chocolate-eating associated with benefits for heart attack survivors (5)
    • 12: Does exercise promote weight loss? (No) (39)
    • 10: Salt linked with stubborn blood pressure problems (6)
    • 07: Is aspartame about to be banned? (I hope so) (26)
    • 05: Mindful eating associated with lower risk of weight gain (12)
    • 03: Higher levels of body fat associated with health and death risk advantages in the elderly (12)
  • July 2009 (14)
    • 31: High carb diets are bad news for the blood vessels (6)
    • 29: With blood pressure, is lower always better? (12)
    • 28: Just because someone doesn’t have coeliac disease, doesn’t mean they don’t have a problem with gluten (19)
    • 24: Does the Atkins diet cause heart disease? (20)
    • 22: High glycaemic load diet associated with increased risk of depressive symptoms (4)
    • 20: Study demonstrates health hazards associated with a low-fat, high carbohydrate diet (6)
    • 17: Indigestion drugs can cause the symptoms they are designed to treat (4)
    • 16: My vitamin D results are in… (47)
    • 13: High carb diets again linked to increased risk of breast cancer (3)
    • 10: More evidence that the ‘overweight’ are at the lowest risk of death (12)
    • 08: Lower vitamin D levels linked to higher risk of death (21)
    • 06: Lower GI diets found to boost levels of appetite-sating hormone (3)
    • 03: Eating breakfast found to be major boon for diabetics, and why this may be important for non-diabetics too (17)
    • 01: Don’t be fooled by the study which found lower cancer rates in vegetarians (13)
  • June 2009 (13)
    • 29: Why nuts are a great food for diabetics (5)
    • 26: High GI carbs again implicated in cardiovascular disease (4)
    • 25: Effective strategies for combating carb cravings (16)
    • 22: Vitamin D helps to combat tuberculosis, flu and other infections (4)
    • 19: How we eat appears to influence how much we eat (9)
    • 17: Skin Cancer Foundation recognises value of vitamin D but still advises us to keep out of the sun (5)
    • 15: Higher vitamin D levels linked with speedier weight loss (6)
    • 12: Study finds lower-carb diet better for sating the appetite (4)
    • 10: Doctors suggest that the ‘overweight’ need help, despite being at the lowest risk of death (6)
    • 08: Low GI diet halves need for insulin in pregnancy-related diabetes (3)
    • 07: Whenever it’s given, the evidence suggests HRT does more harm than good (19)
    • 05: Walking may be ideal exercise as we age (14)
    • 03: Physical activity found to reduce iron levels in women, and why it’s important to correct this (4)
  • May 2009 (13)
    • 30: Sunlight found to bring big benefits for psoriasis sufferers (18)
    • 28: More evidence links vitamin D with body weight (8)
    • 26: B-vitamin supplementation reduces risk of macular degeneration (3)
    • 23: Could sitting in the sun make you fitter? (12)
    • 21: Evidence supports the incorporation of nuts in the diet (11)
    • 18: Coconut oil supplementation found to have benefits for health (4)
    • 16: Another study attests to the value of low-carb eating in diabetes (6)
    • 14: Low vitamin D levels linked with raised risk of metabolic syndrome (17)
    • 12: Study suggests the burgeoning rates of obesity are due to people eating more, not exercising less (6)
    • 08: Higher fat, rather than high-carb, diet appears to have benefits for nursing mothers and their babies (9)
    • 07: Study demonstrates the key role insulin plays in obesity (12)
    • 05: Curtailed sleep found to lead to increased food intake (4)
    • 01: More evidence comes in that demonstrates a calorie is not a calorie (13)
  • April 2009 (12)
    • 29: Tips for healthy shopping (6)
    • 27: The nonsense of food labeling (9)
    • 24: Sleep duration again linked with diabetes risk (7)
    • 22: Staying upright during childbirth found to reduce labour time as well as the need for epidural analgesia (7)
    • 20: Letter from FDA insiders accuses it of corruption, wrongdoing and intimidation (1)
    • 17: No evidence that saturated fat causes heart disease (it’s official) (35)
    • 15: Can diabetes be cured? (22)
    • 13: Reduced sugar and increased fibre intake found to reduce risk factors for type 2 diabetes (2)
    • 11: Court documents show how drug company attempted to ‘neutralise’ or ‘discredit’ dissenting doctors (1)
    • 07: Study suggests vitamin D deficiency can be the cause of muscle pain in statin-treated individuals (16)
    • 03: Higher protein diet outperforms lower protein one in terms of fat loss and body composition (2)
    • 01: Carbohydrates linked with infertility in women (6)
  • March 2009 (13)
    • 30: Lower GI carbs, compared to higher GI ones, found to improve satiety and fat-burning in women (4)
    • 28: Are conventional thyroid function tests as reliable as we’re led to believe? (45)
    • 26: Vitamin D levels found to be falling in Americans (5)
    • 24: Can omega-3 fats protect against peri-natal depression? (6)
    • 20: Evidence suggests that vitamin C can help prevent gout (9)
    • 18: Does eating meat really increase our risk of colon cancer? (3)
    • 16: Could the reason why some people put weight on in the winter be down to vitamin D? (18)
    • 13: Are the financial incentives given to UK doctors regarding diabetes doing more harm than good? (14)
    • 11: Why might afternoon nappers be at greater risk of diabetes? (7)
    • 09: Paleolithic diet again found to bring rapid health-related benefits (24)
    • 06: Taking up exercise in middle-age appears to give a handsome return on investment (3)
    • 04: When testing the effects of different diets, it helps to ensure that the diets are truly different (18)
    • 02: Coenzyme Q10 found to improve arterial function in statin-treated diabetics (5)
  • February 2009 (12)
    • 27: Water fluoridation forced on UK residents despite considerable concerns about the safety and effectiveness of this practice (17)
    • 26: Evidence links low vitamin D levels with increased risk of death (15)
    • 23: Sugary soft drinks associated with increased heart disease risk in women (6)
    • 20: Women kept in the dark about the facts about mammography (21)
    • 18: Coffee-drinking associated with reduced risk of stroke in women (2)
    • 17: Study finds low-carb diet leads to improved mental wellbeing compared to low-fat one (14)
    • 13: BMJ review questions the ‘evidence’ on which flu vaccine policy is based (6)
    • 12: Study suggests extracts from green tea may help the body shed abdominal fat (8)
    • 09: Chondroitin sulphate found to help osteoarthritis
    • 06: Getting out and going easy on the carbs seems to help kids avoid the need for glasses (1)
    • 04: Coffee drinking found to be associated with reduced risk of dementia (5)
    • 02: Study suggests that a diet richer in protein can speed the metabolic rate (2)
  • January 2009 (14)
    • 30: Short bursts of high intensity activity found to improve body’s ability to handle sugar (7)
    • 28: Omega-3 fats found to improve the psychological wellbeing of menopausal women (7)
    • 26: More recommendations come to cut our cholesterol to levels that may hasten our demise (12)
    • 23: Protein-supplemented diet found to be more effective than carb-supplemented one for maintenance of weight loss (1)
    • 21: Evidence suggests that one way to lose fat is to drink more water (2)
    • 19: Deep sleep found to be important for memory function (4)
    • 17: BMJ letter reminds doctors of limitations of science and the importance of clinical experience (1)
    • 15: Research suggests good sleep habits can help improve resistance to viral infection (7)
    • 12: Calcium supplementation found to reduce risk of serious pregnancy-related condition (1)
    • 09: Why are individuals with melanoma at much higher risk of other cancers? (1)
    • 08: Low-carb diet shown to be hugely effective for type 2 diabetics (28)
    • 06: Cranberry offers alternative to antiobiotics for the prevention of urinary tract infections (4)
    • 03: Research suggests low-carb is the way to go for those seeking to preserve their memory as they age (0)
    • 01: High insulin levels linked with enhanced breast cancer risk (2)
  • December 2008 (13)
    • 30: More research links vitamin D with protection from cardiovascular disease (2)
    • 27: Getting enough (but not too much) sleep may be important for preventing heart disease (4)
    • 24: Dark chocolate found to sate the appetite more than milk chocolate (5)
    • 22: If you need to take antibiotics this winter, consider probiotics too (8)
    • 19: Is there really no help for hangovers? (24)
    • 17: Low GI diet outperforms high fibre one in diabetics (8)
    • 15: Evidence suggests activity has very limited role in weight control (2)
    • 12: Advice for those wanting to keep their eating (and mood) under control this Christmas (5)
    • 10: What is it about nuts that may help those with metabolic syndrome? (3)
    • 08: Study assesses dietary requirements for vitamin D in the winter (10)
    • 05: Another push to get cholesterol levels ever lower, but let’s make sure it isn’t killing people first (7)
    • 03: Research suggests vitamin D may reduce cardiovascular disease risk (14)
    • 01: Omega-3 fats may help to control asthma (5)
  • November 2008 (12)
    • 28: Can losing weight around the midriff reduce the risk of visual loss and blindness? (2)
    • 26: Triglyeride levels associated with cardiovascular disease risk, and why we need to be wary of low-fat diets (5)
    • 24: Caffeine fails to enhance the taste of cola, so what’s it doing there? (11)
    • 21: Change in fatty composition of the diet found to boost the body’s fat-burning potential (4)
    • 20: Waist size found to be strongly associated with risk of death (8)
    • 17: Short bouts of activity found to bring similar benefits to more extended periods of exercise (2)
    • 14: Peppermint oil comes out top in review of treatments for IBS (10)
    • 12: Shorter sleep time found to be associated with increased risk of cariovascular disease (6)
    • 10: Statins reduce cardiovascular disease in healthy people, and why this study is a poke in the eye for the cholesterol hypothesis (18)
    • 07: Diet higher in protein and lower in carb shown to be superior for fat loss and other things (14)
    • 06: Can rain cause autism? (16)
    • 03: More evidence that the ‘overweight’ are not risking their lives (3)
  • October 2008 (14)
    • 31: What does it mean to say a treatment “works”? (1)
    • 29: Frequent drinking associated with reduced risk of unhealthy weight gain (6)
    • 27: What have the tobacco and food industries got in common? (6)
    • 24: Should women who have paid for statins be given their money back? (6)
    • 22: Why hunger can be the enemy for those wishing to lose weight (7)
    • 20: Low GI diet again found to be associated with reduced risk of macular degeneration (5)
    • 17: Low carb diet found to lower insulin levels (go figure) (17)
    • 15: Research shows vitamin D has natural anti-depressant action (3)
    • 13: Coffee consumption again associated with benefits for health (4)
    • 10: Review finds herbal remedy effective for the treatment of depression (6)
    • 08: Chromium supplementation found to reduce hunger and food cravings (7)
    • 06: Why the evidence on nuts and weight makes a mockery of the calorie principle (7)
    • 03: The value of sunlight in the winter, even for those not suffering from SAD (2)
    • 01: Animal study explores how high GI diets might cause fatty accumulation in the body (0)
  • September 2008 (13)
    • 29: Probiotics found to be helpful for sufferers of IBS (12)
    • 26: What can be done about the muscle-related side-effects induced by statins? (21)
    • 24: Review finds ‘publication bias’ endemic in medical research (0)
    • 22: Mobile phone use associated with increased risk of brain tumours (8)
    • 19: What alternatives to fish oil are there for those who don’t eat fish? (10)
    • 17: Why warning of the heart risks associated with high cholesterol doesn’t tell the full story (8)
    • 15: Britons failing to get their recommended amout of fruit and veg each day (and what to do about it) (4)
    • 12: How effective is arthoscopy for osteoarthritis of the knee? (Not very) (3)
    • 10: Letter in BMJ draws our attention to profiteering by the pharmaceutical industry (4)
    • 08: Does the flu vaccine really reduce risk of death in the elderly? (7)
    • 05: Former medical journal editor details why doctors can’t rely on medical literature for valid and reliable information (8)
    • 03: Is it right for scientists to put the links between cholesterol reducing medication and cancer down to ‘chance’? (7)
    • 01: Homeopathic arnica found to be an effective post-operative aid (15)
  • August 2008 (13)
    • 29: Which nutrients might help prevent the most common cause of blindness in the elderly? (7)
    • 27: New evidence links low cholesterol with increased risk of cancer and death, and what are we to make of conventional cholesterol guidelines? (8)
    • 25: Can MSG cause obesity? (7)
    • 22: Low cholesterol levels linked with increased risk of cancer, so is cholesterol reduction safe? (4)
    • 20: Arsenic in drinking water linked with increased risk of diabetes (0)
    • 18: Review confirms superiority of low-carb over low-fat for weight loss and cardiovascular disease risk factors (14)
    • 15: Two studies question the validity of the BMI in the assessment of health (5)
    • 13: Low vitamin D levels linked with chronic generalised pain in women (18)
    • 11: Zinc lozenges found to be useful for the treatment of the common cold (3)
    • 08: The importance of taking as wide a view as possible when advising the public about sun exposure (or anything else) (5)
    • 06: Vitamin C shows promise as an anti-cancer agent (6)
    • 04: Increasing potassium intake may lower blood pressure and reduce risk of cardiovascular disease (3)
    • 01: Review confirms garlic’s ability to reduce blood pressure (5)
  • July 2008 (13)
    • 30: More data from the Women’s Health Initiative study that shows restricting fat is a fat lot of good (36)
    • 28: Middle-aged and elderly men with urinary symptoms may not have a prostate problem, but a nutrient deficiency (7)
    • 25: Does exercise really explain how those eating a high-animal fat diet can be at low risk of heart disease? (18)
    • 23: Cholesterol-lowering combination found to have limited benefit (again) and now is linked with increased risk of cancer (9)
    • 21: UK osteoporosis charity advises us to get more sun (5)
    • 18: Study finds low-carb diet outperforms low-fat diet in terms of weight and blood fat levels (10)
    • 16: Higher omega-3 fat intake associated with enhanced satisfaction from food (1)
    • 14: Research finds strong men are at a reduced risk of death (3)
    • 11: BMJ highlights the problem of drugs residues in drinking water (12)
    • 09: Man dies from water intoxication, and advice on how to stop this happening to you (6)
    • 07: Research links coffee and tea consumption with reduced stroke risk in men (7)
    • 04: Green tea found to bring benefits that may reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease (3)
    • 02: Omega-3 fat supplementation found to improve brain function (5)
  • June 2008 (13)
    • 30: More evidence that waist size is a much better measure of health than the BMI (6)
    • 27: Evidence links low vitamin D levels with increased risk of death (4)
    • 25: Why might a leading diabetes charity offer dietary advice that is likely to increase the need for medication? (209)
    • 23: BMJ article explores the cosy relationship that drug companies often have with doctors considered ‘key opinion leaders’ (173)
    • 20: Artificial Sweetener Fails to Fool the Brain (7)
    • 18: Coffee-drinking associated with a reduced risk of death in women (12)
    • 16: BMJ editorial casts doubt on the notion that sunlight causes malignant melanoma (9)
    • 13: FDA acknowledges that the jury is still out on whether mercury amalgam fillings can be hazardous to health (97)
    • 11: Study suggests that low-carb diets can bring long term benefits for type 2 diabetics (17)
    • 09: Pesticide exposure linked with increased risk of diabetes (5)
    • 06: Health professionals ignore their patients at their, and their patients’, peril (122)
    • 04: Last of the summer whine (69)
    • 02: I was going to write about beta-carotene and sunburn but… (162)
  • May 2008 (13)
    • 30: Why the MMR-autism ‘war’ is far from over (35)
    • 28: More evidence supports fish eating in pregnancy, but again finds mercury is to be avoided (1)
    • 26: BMJ editorial highlights the evidence that food additives can have adverse effects in children, and questions the decision by official bodies to be unmoved by this research (4)
    • 23: The limited value of ‘statistical significance’ in the real World (77)
    • 21: If vertical growth is hormonally driven, couldn’t horizontal growth be too? (3)
    • 19: It’s not just the salt that makes many meat-substitute foods a thoroughly unhealthy option (18)
    • 16: A slightly more personal message than usual as drbriffa.com reaches the 500 mark (27)
    • 14: High GI/GL carbohydrates again linked with an increased risk of breast cancer (0)
    • 12: Why does TV-watching appear to increase our risk of being overweight? (3)
    • 09: Study shows a ‘primal’ diet can bring rapid weight loss and health benefits (26)
    • 07: Researchers recognise the power of the placebo (2)
    • 05: Supermarket bans aspartame from own-label products, and a food fight is brewing… (9)
    • 02: Another study attests to the value of a lower GI diet in the management of diabetes (12)
  • April 2008 (13)
    • 30: More evidence that ‘normal’ thyroid function tests do not necessarily mean that all is well with the thyroid and health (21)
    • 28: Study links fruit juice consumption with increased risk of diabetes (12)
    • 25: Review details why many carbs aren’t ‘harmless for the heart’ (11)
    • 23: What can we learn from a man who undergoes an operation without anaesthetic? (2)
    • 21: What are we to make of the recent warnings about antioxidant supplements? (13)
    • 18: When is a ‘healthy’ food not a healthy food after all? (51)
    • 16: Review suggests that ‘ghost-writing’ and undeclared interests are common in medical publishing (1)
    • 14: Doctors detail the benefits of carbohydrate restriction in diabetics (8)
    • 11: More evidence that insulin plays a role in the development of dementia (9)
    • 09: Multivitamin use associated with improved fertility in women (5)
    • 07: Omega-3 fats found to help depressive symptoms during and after pregnancy (2)
    • 04: Low thyroid function may be a factor in weight gain despite ‘normal’ tests (27)
    • 02: New review catalogues the myriad of ways aspartame can mess up your body and brain (11)
  • March 2008 (13)
    • 31: (Some) doctors suggest that lower cholesterol levels may not be better after all (12)
    • 28: Why big bellies could mean big trouble for brain function in later life (20)
    • 26: Combination of chromium and biotin found to benefit individuals with type 2 diabetes (5)
    • 24: Why going ‘dairy free’ may bring relief to kids who stop breathing in the night (6)
    • 21: Could salt be contributing to the rising rates of obesity? (5)
    • 19: Advice for sun-seekers regarding safe tanning (10)
    • 17: Green tea extract again found to help the body burn fat (5)
    • 14: Does vitamin D help protect against type 1 diabetes? (5)
    • 12: New evidence links high-carb diets with increased risk of diabetes and other ills (7)
    • 10: Glucosamine sulphate supplementation seems to help keep people off the operating table (10)
    • 07: Another study attests to the ineffectiveness of conventional ‘healthy’ eating advice (13)
    • 05: Study finds melatonin to be useful in the treatment of insomnia (4)
    • 03: Is eating breakfast a key to successful weight control? (12)
  • February 2008 (13)
    • 29: Where weight loss is concerned, could it be that it’s more than calories that count? (20)
    • 27: Antidepressants generally no better than placebo, but that doesn’t mean they’re easy to stop (6)
    • 25: Is the public cottoning on to the fact that the British Government does not give reliable advice regarding healthy eating? (4)
    • 22: Animal foods linked with reduced risk of breast cancer, while starch found to be associated with enhanced risk (4)
    • 20: Study finds those eating low-fat diets with high insulin levels are most prone to weight gain (15)
    • 18: Vegans found to be more likely to break bones, but not if they get enough calcium (4)
    • 15: Why carbs can turn your liver into foie gras (21)
    • 13: More evidence (should you require it) that supports the notion that fat doesn’t induce diabetes, but carbs can (8)
    • 11: More evidence that artificial sweeteners don’t help weight loss (3)
    • 08: Study of aggressive drug treatment of diabetics halted due to enhanced risk of death (7)
    • 06: More ‘healthy’ eating advice from the UK Government that is unlikely to do any good at all (15)
    • 04: UK health minister calls for mass medication through water supply (14)
    • 01: Feeling fat may be worse for you than actually being fat (3)
  • January 2008 (13)
    • 30: Are criminals ‘bad’ or just malnourished? (4)
    • 28: Trial results forced out of drug company support the concept that cholesterol may not ’cause’ cardiovascular disease (3)
    • 25: Scientists claim that conventional ‘healthy eating’ messages may be doing more harm than good (27)
    • 23: Research shows that protein-rich, low-carb diets are most effective for sating the appetite (33)
    • 21: Review finds data on antidepressants biased and misleading (6)
    • 18: Children no longer seeing junk food as a ‘treat’. Why not? (10)
    • 16: Walking exercise programme found to improve measures of health and function (0)
    • 14: Why ‘experts’ are sometimes not to be trusted (9)
    • 11: Meta-analysis show superiority of lower-carb diets in diabetes, but further studies said to be needed. Why? (5)
    • 09: Get some sun (or die) (13)
    • 07: Doctors found to be overprescribing indigestion medication – and advice for those wanting to take a drug-free approach to this problem (14)
    • 04: Should doctors prescribe placebos? (8)
    • 02: My New Year resolution recommendation: get some sleep (3)
  • December 2007 (13)
    • 31: Chief Scientist of FSA discredits detox regimes without using any, err, science (13)
    • 28: UK doctors warn of ‘resurgence’ in rickets (4)
    • 26: Research suggests overall fat intake has little or no bearing on breast cancer risk (2)
    • 24: Merry Christmas – and have a drink on me… (4)
    • 21: 3 simple tricks to curbing alcohol intake without any sense of sacrifice (8)
    • 19: Why those wanting to avoid over-indulging over the festive season should eat breakfast (but not cornflakes) (14)
    • 17: Evidence suggests that moderate activity significantly reduces the risk of death (5)
    • 14: Women with breast cancer advised to lower insulin levels – but how? (4)
    • 12: Iron supplementation found to help hyperactive children (7)
    • 10: The Japanese eat rice. So what? (28)
    • 07: Compounds in green tea have the potential help the body ‘burn’ fat (5)
    • 05: Honey found to soothe children’s coughs (6)
    • 03: Scientists appear reluctant to admit that a serious blow has been dealt to the cholesterol hypothesis (7)
  • November 2007 (13)
    • 30: Low GI diet found to bring rapid benefits for health (8)
    • 28: High GI and GL foods linked with significantly increased risk of diabetes (6)
    • 26: Study finds meta-analysis conclusions biased by drug company funding (4)
    • 23: Could investing in a pedometer help you be more active? (3)
    • 21: Vitamin D may hold the key for those who ‘hurt all over’ (8)
    • 19: Weight loss drugs revealed to have only slim benefits (4)
    • 16: Walking found to lower cardiovascular disease risk in diabetics (5)
    • 14: Long-term beta-carotene supplementation found to improve brain function (5)
    • 12: Recent studies suggest benefits of omega-3 fats for the ageing brain (11)
    • 09: Is fat the new fit? (4)
    • 07: Lower fat ‘healthy’ eating shown to be a dismal failure for cancer prevention (and other things) (13)
    • 05: Why do doctors find it so hard to say ‘sorry’? (3)
    • 02: Are the recent recommendations designed to ward off cancer justified? (17)
  • October 2007 (14)
    • 31: Organic food found to be better for us – and why this finding is unlikely to lead to an official endorsement of organic food (9)
    • 29: More evidence linking omega-3 fat intake with improved pregnancy outcomes (3)
    • 26: Study shows nutrient supplementation benefits brain function in kids (6)
    • 24: BMJ editorial questions the effectiveness of mammography (11)
    • 22: On-line photos that help to demonstrate the inappropriateness of the BMI (7)
    • 19: 10 ways to lose weight without hunger (7)
    • 17: Can small changes make a big difference? (7)
    • 15: Nestlé annouce research supporting the concept of ‘metabolic typing’ (3)
    • 12: Could low levels of vitamin D help explain why we’re prone to infections in the winter? (4)
    • 10: High glycaemic index and glycaemic load foods associated with increased risk of breast cancer (2)
    • 08: When it comes to cholesterol, is lower really better? (11)
    • 05: Pregnant mums urged to eat more fish, but what about mercury? (9)
    • 03: Why is the dietary advice given to diabetics so often so woefully inadequate? (144)
    • 01: New review proclaims aspartame to be safe, but is it? (7)
  • September 2007 (12)
    • 28: ‘Walking to work’ associated with a reduced risk of diabetes (2)
    • 26: Can cutting back on sleep kill you? (5)
    • 24: Korean ginseng found to help men with ‘erectile dysfunction’ (5)
    • 21: Garlic linked with reduced risk of colon cancer (1)
    • 19: UK Food Standards Agency continues to mislead the public on the ‘value’ of starchy foods (20)
    • 17: Weight-training found to lead to fat loss in women (9)
    • 14: Family meals associated with healthier eating habits in later life (4)
    • 12: Vitamin D supplementation appears to save lives (5)
    • 10: Food additives proven to trigger hyperactivity, so why not ban them? (6)
    • 07: Research makes case for higher vitamin D levels to combat cancer (6)
    • 05: Poor bedside manner associated with increased risk of complaints against doctors (1)
    • 03: Study links blood sugar imbalance with increased appetite (6)
  • August 2007 (14)
    • 31: The link between low iron levels and fatigue, and why this diagnosis is often missed (92)
    • 29: Study shows that doctors tend not to listen to their patients regarding side-effects of statins (3)
    • 27: Drug company-funded statin studies shown to be highly biased and unreliable (4)
    • 24: How much exercise is enough? (4)
    • 22: Compounds in olive oil found to ‘thin’ the blood (3)
    • 20: More evidence that vitamin D is linked to better physical function in the elderly (5)
    • 17: Parents told to feed kids fat! (7)
    • 15: ‘Pot bellies’ again found to be a marker for cardiovascular disease (6)
    • 13: Acetyl-L-carnitine found to relieve fatigue in the elderly (2)
    • 10: Doctors question the use of statins in the elderly (7)
    • 08: Vitamin deficiency implicated in the complications of diabetes (2)
    • 06: Dentists warn against the drinking of fruit juice and squash, but what are the alternatives? (28)
    • 03: Coffee drinking linked with reduced risk of colon cancer in women (4)
    • 01: Low-GI diet linked with reduced risk of most common cause of loss of vision in adults (4)
  • July 2007 (13)
    • 30: Sunlight linked with relative protection from multiple sclerosis (2)
    • 27: Scientific review confirms superiority of carbohydrate control (7)
    • 25: Could ‘diet’ drinks actually promote weight gain? (6)
    • 23: Fish-eating found to be associated with reduced risk of disease markers (0)
    • 20: Lower GI breakfasts found to improve kids’ brain function in the morning (1)
    • 18: Older (and cheaper) drugs found to be better for diabetics (1)
    • 16: Meditation found to benefit those suffering from chronic pain (1)
    • 13: Another less-than-impressive study trumpets the ‘benefits’ of statins (2)
    • 11: Shoddy science used (again) in an attempt to discredit low-carb eating (26)
    • 09: Low-carb diet found to be effective for acne (12)
    • 06: More evidence that lower-carb is the way to go (13)
    • 04: ‘Primal’ diet outperforms ‘Mediterranean’ eating in study (26)
    • 02: More evidence suggests cranberry can help prevent bladder infection (2)
  • June 2007 (13)
    • 29: Adding fluoride to water supplies is bad for our teeth (10)
    • 27: Yoga found to boost feel-good brain chemical (4)
    • 25: Why we need to be wary of doctors who dismiss the role of food sensitivity in health (4)
    • 22: Vitamin D linked with a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease (2)
    • 20: What’s so unhealthy about ‘going to work on an egg’? (13)
    • 18: Omega-3 supplementation in pregnancy found to improve problem-solving ability in infants (0)
    • 15: Study suggests that obesity might be ‘healthy’ after all (6)
    • 13: Vitamin C linked with reduced risk of cataracts (2)
    • 11: Research highlights the potential health benefits of walking (3)
    • 08: Vitamin D supplementation found to reduce cancer risk in women (3)
    • 06: Vitamins C and E linked with improved mental function (0)
    • 04: Sunscreen dubbed ‘snake oil’ by American lawyer (5)
    • 01: Science show that one person’s meat can be another’s poison – and how The True You Diet can reveal the foods that are right for YOU! (2)
  • May 2007 (13)
    • 30: CoQ10 found to reverse the side-effects of statin drugs (22)
    • 28: What really causes irritable bowel syndrome? (13)
    • 25: Diabetes drug linked with adverse effects on health – again (16)
    • 23: The great cholesterol con? (12)
    • 21: Apple-eating in pregnancy associated with lower risk of childhood asthma (0)
    • 18: Boiling broccoli found to sap its nutritional power (5)
    • 16: ‘Keeping fit’ can take much less time than we might imagine (0)
    • 14: Combating depression might be as easy as ‘taking a walk in the park’ (5)
    • 11: The drinking of unpasteurised milk found to be associated with lower rates of childhood asthma (9)
    • 09: Food additives linked with hyperactivity – again! (7)
    • 07: Apples found to protect the body from ‘oxidative stress’ and DNA damage (0)
    • 04: ‘Stealth vegetables’ and other tactics for getting healthy food into our kids (3)
    • 02: Recent study suggests magnesium may help PMS, but I recommend herbal help for this condition (8)
  • April 2007 (13)
    • 30: Sun exposure looks like a free way for the elderly to maintain their physical function and mobility (2)
    • 27: Could folate protect against the apparent ability of alcohol to boost breast cancer risk? (0)
    • 25: Men with migraine found to be at increased risk of heart attack (5)
    • 23: Resistance exercise may help to protect us from diabetes (3)
    • 20: New research shows that salt reduction seems to save lives (5)
    • 18: Fatty acid imbalance linked with increased risk of depression (1)
    • 16: Is there an easier way to make healthy sperm than growing them from stem cells? (5)
    • 13: How worried should we be about the latest oily fish scare? (2)
    • 12: ‘Restless legs’ may up cardiovascluar disease risk, and what to do about it (3)
    • 11: Artifical sweetener manufacturers ‘face off’ in court (3)
    • 06: Red and processed meat-eating associated with breast cancer in post-menopausal women (8)
    • 04: The research on sunlight and cancer puts melanoma scare stories in the shade (11)
    • 02: Recent research links omega-3 fats with benefits for mood and behaviour (5)
  • March 2007 (13)
    • 30: Hailed ‘METEOR’ statin trial results not as stellar as we are led to believe (15)
    • 28: Despite recent research, I reckon pizza remains a roundly unhealthy food (2)
    • 26: Vitamin D linked with blood pressure reduction (3)
    • 23: The ‘quality’ press has the capacity to churn out ‘bad press’ too, it seems (5)
    • 21: God bless Allen Carr and my big brother Joe (7)
    • 19: Is purple grape juice really the answer to all our ills? (9)
    • 16: Nuts shown to reduce the glycaemic index (GI) of foods eaten with them (3)
    • 14: Why soft drinks, and research funded by the companies that manufacture them, need to be handled with caution (1)
    • 12: Metal fatigue – iron deficiency found to slow brain function in women (6)
    • 09: Should medical treatments need to be scientifically proven? (11)
    • 07: Study confirms superior effectiveness of low-carb eating for weight loss (31)
    • 05: Are wholegrain breakfast cereals really good for the heart? (3)
    • 02: Saturated fat said to be as bad as ‘trans’ fats – but is it? (11)
  • February 2007 (12)
    • 28: Why letting children choose what they eat is a recipe for disaster (4)
    • 26: Make you own mind up about the BDA and the dietetics ‘evidence-base’ (26)
    • 23: It’s not so much nutritionists, but dieticians we need to know the truth about (68)
    • 21: Spearmint and cutting carbs may help ‘hairy’ women (109)
    • 19: World Health Organisation accused of improper soliciting of funds from the pharmaceutical industry (6)
    • 16: Getting the ‘balance’ of dietary fats right seems to be important whatever our age (2)
    • 14: Why chocolate can be a really healthy Valentine’s day treat (4)
    • 12: Enviga’s manufacturers forced to substantiate ‘weight loss’ claims (2)
    • 09: High-GI foods aid sleep? Dream on! (2)
    • 07: Omega-3 fats found to help those who self-harm (0)
    • 05: Why do drug companies put caffeine in headache remedies? (9)
    • 02: Why removing tonsils is not usually the answer for children who do not breathe easily (31)
  • January 2007 (13)
    • 31: Study finds that overweight children eat the LEAST fat and most sugar (9)
    • 29: Drug companies charged with using money to influence treatment guidelines (0)
    • 26: Why we need to run for cover when the food industry appears to ‘come to our rescue’ (1)
    • 24: Should prison inmates be taking nutritional supplements? (4)
    • 22: Statin drugs shown to be largely ineffective for the majority of people who take them, but why does this fact seem to have passed researchers by? (19)
    • 19: Why ‘slowing down’ can help those seeking to lose weight (1)
    • 17: Why epidemiological studies don’t ‘prove’ anything (2)
    • 15: Why fructose needs to be consumed with caution (4)
    • 12: UK food labelling scheme gives oven chips a green light and why this makes me see red! (5)
    • 10: Study reveals the potential for the food industry to pervert the course of science (1)
    • 08: Doctors come clean about the ‘effectiveness’ of weight loss drugs (6)
    • 05: Carbohydrate, not fat, consumption is linked with increased risk of metabolic syndrome (12)
    • 03: 5 facts about me I wouldn’t normally publicise! (4)
  • December 2006 (14)
    • 31: Creating time for the whatever new behaviours you may have planned (5)
    • 29: More research shows abdominal obesity is linked with chronic disease (3)
    • 27: More research suggests that green tea has cancer-protective properties (1)
    • 25: The health benefits of Brussels sprouts (6)
    • 22: Getting the balance right over Christmas (0)
    • 20: Olive oil is famed for its heart-healthy properties, but might it help protect against cancer too? (0)
    • 18: Advice for those seeking to ‘enjoy’ a drink over the festive season (1)
    • 15: Are vegetarian diets healthy? (1)
    • 13: Recent evidence suggests that bigger is better (0)
    • 11: Does science suffer from institutionalised corruption? (0)
    • 08: What are we going to do about the diabetes ‘timebomb’? (6)
    • 06: How drug companies can cause us to forget what ‘medicine’ is really for (1)
    • 04: Bulimia shown to be more common in cities, and two highly effective remedies for this condition for those not planning on moving to the country (2)
    • 01: Why I won’t be giving up my morning coffee any time soon (1)
  • November 2006 (13)
    • 29: How vitamin D deficiency in winter poses hazards for our health (and what to do about it) (8)
    • 27: For some women, it seems HIGH fat diets are best for the breast (0)
    • 24: Recent evidence suggests that fish really is the ultimate ‘brain food’ (3)
    • 22: Yet more evidence that ‘high-carb, low-fat’ diets are ‘fatally’ flawed (0)
    • 20: Junk food ads aimed at children to be partially banned, and the practical steps that can counter the negative influence TV has on kids’ health (0)
    • 17: Why the body mass index (BMI) is virtually useless for assessing health (2)
    • 15: Red meat under fire again, but does it really cause breast cancer? (0)
    • 13: Low carb diets bad for the heart? Actually, it seems the reverse is true (1)
    • 10: Juicy details – why fruit juices pose a hazard to our health (6)
    • 08: Big fat lies – why do health professionals continue to dish out advice about fat that is not supported by science? (2)
    • 06: Resveratrol, red wine and the French ‘paradox’ that isn’t a paradox at all (2)
    • 03: Trans fat campaigner and lawyer takes aim at saturated fat too – but would it stand up in court? (0)
    • 01: “NHS knuckles rapped for putting patients at risk ” and could modern medicine be killing more people than it cures? (1)
  • October 2006 (19)
    • 30: Trans fat ban planned in New York – what we need to know to protect ourselves from this toxic food ingredient (1)
    • 27: Is moderate drinking genuinely good for our health? (0)
    • 25: Drug company accused of ‘disguised marketing’ – and why we all need to be aware of industry funding of patient advocacy groups (0)
    • 23: Does eating white bread ’cause’ cancer? (1)
    • 20: Effluent to be turned into drinking water? No thanks – tap water is already a health hazard as it is! (0)
    • 18: More evidence that eating fish does more good than harm (0)
    • 18: Should women eat oily fish in pregnancy – yes or no?! (0)
    • 17: Exposed: the way drug companies can influence research and the medical journals that publish it
    • 16: Yet more evidence that calcium and dairy products do little or no good for our bones (0)
    • 13: Why the only place Coca-Cola’s Enviga is likely to leave you lighter is in the pocket (0)
    • 11: NICE’s decision to restrict Alzheimer’s drugs upheld, and natural treatments that offer real potential for this condition (1)
    • 10: Get in tune with the drbriffa.com podcasts!
    • 09: Why exercise is not a cure for obesity and what works better for those seeking to shed weight in the long term (2)
    • 09: Soft drinks cause soft bones, but is it also time to slay the sacred cow? (0)
    • 06: Is breast really best? (0)
    • 06: More protein is usually what’s needed when hunger strikes (0)
    • 04: No time for exercise? New research suggests you may need less time than you think (0)
    • 02: Needled by the flu vaccine shortage? Don’t be! (1)
    • 02: Fat chance – why cutting down on saturated fat will do little or nothing for your health (0)
  • September 2006 (13)
    • 29: More evidence that obesity is not the spectre it’s so often made out to be (0)
    • 27: Snack attack ” are crisps really causing our children a major oil crisis? (2)
    • 25: GORD blimey! Advice for those who have trouble coming up from down below (7)
    • 22: Why the notion that eating nuts causes weight gain is, well, nuts! (0)
    • 20: Get oiled up! Why dressing helps you get maximum nutritional benefit from your salad
    • 18: Spending a penny at night? – more of one mineral can often put a stop to it (0)
    • 15: Jamie Oliver takes dim view of parents who their kid’s lunchboxes with rubbish (0)
    • 13: Older dads at risk of fathering autistic children ” and the diet that can help those affected by this condition (1)
    • 11: Have the purveyors of fizzy drinks gone soft in the head? (0)
    • 08: Tea – the perfect cuppa? (0)
    • 06: Foetal feeding – the evidence that supplementation during pregnancy helps ensure babies have all their fingers and toes (0)
    • 04: Fruit juice to prevent Alzheimer’s – are they losing their minds?! (0)
    • 01: The facts about why margarine is worse for us than butter (11)
  • December 2005 (2)
    • 11: The heart-healthy benefits of walnuts
    • 04: The role that sugar may play in increasing cancer risk
  • November 2005 (4)
    • 27: Is this the death of the body mass index (BMI) as a measure of body weight? (2)
    • 20: Sound advice for those who have acid relux at night (5)
    • 13: Does echinacea really work for colds and flu? (1)
    • 06: Could omega-3 fats, be the answer for many individuals with depression and schizophrenia? (1)
  • October 2005 (4)
    • 30: Practical advice for those wanting to construct healthy lunchboxes for their kids (0)
    • 23: Hold the salt! Why cutting down on processed foods is the key to reducing salt in the diet (0)
    • 16: Preventing dementia by controlling homocysteine levels in the body (1)
    • 02: Cheese for supper and getting a good night’s sleep (6)
  • September 2005 (4)
    • 25: Treatment with zinc can help in the treatment of anorexia nervosa (1)
    • 18: Kid’s breakfast cereals are notoriously rubbishy – what can you feed them in the morning that really sets them up for the day? (0)
    • 11: Alleviating repetitive strain injury (RSI) naturally (3)
    • 04: Sunlight, malignant melanoma, and the healing powers of vitamin D (0)
  • August 2005 (4)
    • 28: Could folic acid help prevent Down’s syndrome? (1)
    • 21: The appetite-sating power or protein (0)
    • 14: The health benefits of chocolate (5)
    • 07: Could vinegar actually reduce the tendency of certain foods to cause weight gain? (0)
  • July 2005 (5)
    • 31: The declining nutritonal state of our diet (0)
    • 24: From my post-bag – a selection of questions about PMS, carrots, heart attacks and salt (0)
    • 17: Can vitamin C cure the common cold? (1)
    • 10: The benefits of taking omega-3 fats in pregnancy (1)
    • 03: Do high-protein diets cause osteoporosis? (4)
  • June 2005 (4)
    • 27: Combating anxiety using natural approaches (1)
    • 20: Doctors say ‘detox’ diets are worthless – are they right? (2)
    • 13: Most of us love a barbeque, but could chargrilled meat represent a serious hazard to our health? (0)
    • 06: Is iron essential for the bonding of mother and baby? (1)
  • May 2005 (4)
    • 29: What can be done to prevent our supper from making its presence felt in the night? (0)
    • 15: A dulled sense of smell is a common problem – what natural approaches are there for this condition? (9)
    • 08: Even Medical Journals are Capable of Chruning out Bad Press (0)
    • 01: Does red meat really cause colon cancer? (0)
  • April 2005 (4)
    • 24: Do ‘healthy’ bacteria have a role in the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)? (0)
    • 17: Avoiding certain foods can really help the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) (0)
    • 10: Natural treatment for restless legs syndrome (RLS) (3)
    • 03: Why the food labelling schemes proprosed by the Food Standards Agency (FSA) will do little to safeguard our health (0)
  • March 2005 (4)
    • 27: Do kids really need milk to build strong bones? (1)
    • 20: Is there a natural way to combat Alzheimer’s disease and dementia? (0)
    • 13: The evidence that vegan and vegetarian diets come up short on specific nutrients (6)
    • 06: Herbal help for depression in the form of St John’s Wort (2)
  • February 2005 (4)
    • 27: Natural relief for constipation (0)
    • 20: Dietary help for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) (0)
    • 13: Why regular eating provides a route to better health and weight loss (1)
    • 06: 10 basic tips for ensuring your child gets all they need for healthy growth and development (0)
  • January 2005 (4)
    • 30: The health benefits of olive oil (0)
    • 23: The health benefits of drinking sparkling (yes, SPARKLING) water (58)
    • 16: Does folic acid really cause breast cancer? (0)
    • 02: Could ‘salvestrols’ help in the prevention and treatment of cancer? (3)
  • December 2004 (4)
    • 26: Dietary approaches for raised uric acid and gout (1)
    • 19: Does saturated fat really ’cause’ heart disease? (1)
    • 12: Natural approaches to arthritis (2)
    • 05: Why nutritional variety is the spice of life (0)
  • November 2004 (3)
    • 28: Pizza a health food? I don’t think so! (1)
    • 14: Easy does it – why serving smaller portions can reduce the risk of us piling on the pounds (0)
    • 07: What can be done about female hair loss? (2)
  • October 2004 (5)
    • 31: Are antioxidant supplements really killing people? (0)
    • 24: Natural remedies for flu (1)
    • 17: Getting control of diabetes with diet (1)
    • 10: Natural approaches to preventing kidney stones (1)
    • 03: Vitamin D and its role in preventing and treating seasonal affective disorder (SAD) (3)
  • September 2004 (4)
    • 26: Is fruit juice really ‘healthy’? (0)
    • 19: Natural approaches to alcoholism (3)
    • 12: Natural treatments for head lice (0)
    • 05: Dietary approaches to gallstones (2)
  • August 2004 (5)
    • 29: The benefits of yoghurt over milk (4)
    • 22: The hazards of taking statins to reduce cholesterol and what you can do about it (2)
    • 15: Why using salad dressing is healthier than you may think (0)
    • 08: A selection of questions from my mailbag concerning cramp, water, omega-3 fats and honey (0)
    • 01: Natural approaches to heart failure (2)
  • July 2004 (3)
    • 25: Natural relief for headaches (0)
    • 11: Why eating a grain-based diet will do nothing for your ‘vitality’ (0)
    • 04: Is there a natural cure for cellulite? (2)
  • June 2004 (4)
    • 27: Can diet help to prevent cancer? (0)
    • 20: Soft drinks (0)
    • 13: Why low-carb may be the way to go for those wanting to lose weight (and keep it off!) (0)
    • 06: The health benefits of strawberries (1)
  • May 2004 (5)
    • 30: The benefits of breast feeding (0)
    • 23: Is cholesterol really the ‘killer’ it is made out to be? (0)
    • 16: Omega-3 fats show promise in the treatment of depression (0)
    • 09: Hope for chocoholics everywhere…. (0)
    • 02: Is there any point to ‘food combining’? (4)
  • April 2004 (3)
    • 18: Food at work – simple strategies to ensuring a better diet in the workplace (0)
    • 11: Why a lot of breakfast fodder are nothing but cereal killers (0)
    • 04: Sunscreens, vitamin D and cancer (1)
  • March 2004 (4)
    • 28: Can microwaves nuke the nutritonal value out of our food? (0)
    • 21: Dietary approaches to autism (0)
    • 14: Does eating fat really increase our risk of being fat? (apparently not!) (0)
    • 07: Is it possible to drink too much water during endurance exercise? (0)
  • February 2004 (5)
    • 29: Why bulimia is not all in the mind, and the dietary approach that can put a stop to this condition (4)
    • 22: What’s wrong with the ‘Western’ diet? (0)
    • 15: Does milk really prevent osteoporosis? (0)
    • 08: Advice for those partial to a midnight feast (0)
    • 01: The health benefits of green tea (0)
  • January 2004 (3)
    • 25: Natural cures for cold sores (2)
    • 18: Low-carb approaches for shedding weight around the mid-riff (1)
    • 04: Why having a bit of belly is worse than accumulating weight elsewhere (0)
  • December 2003 (4)
    • 28: Simple strategies for combating hangovers (0)
    • 21: Preventing weight gain over the festive season (0)
    • 14: The nutritional properties of dates (1)
    • 07: Natural approaches to Raynaud’s disease and poor circulation (0)
  • November 2003 (5)
    • 30: When it comes to losing weight, it’s more than calories that count! (0)
    • 23: The benefits of fish and cod liver oil (0)
    • 16: Natural approaches to polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) (1)
    • 09: Tips for getting healthy food into your kids (0)
    • 02: Natural treatments for psoriasis (0)
  • October 2003 (4)
    • 26: The health benefits of beans (1)
    • 19: What should we feed kids who like to snack in front of the TV? (0)
    • 12: The health benefits of ginger (1)
    • 05: Is there a natural way to combat jet-lag?
  • September 2003 (2)
    • 29: The health benefits of consuming cod liver oil
    • 22: Could carbs cause short sightedness?
  • August 2003 (5)
    • 31: Natural alternatives to HRT (hormone replacement therapy)
    • 24: The health hazards of consuming the ‘fruit’ sugar fructose
    • 17: How to avoid ‘pester power’ when food shopping
    • 10: How to boost ‘heart-healthy’ HDL cholesterol levels
    • 03: Getting rid of gout with the right diet
  • July 2003 (4)
    • 27: The evidence that drinking tap water poses hazards for our health
    • 13: A guide to the healthiest bar snacks
    • 10: Why snacking can actually help you lose weight
    • 06: Impotence – is there a natural alternative alternative to Viagra?
  • June 2003 (5)
    • 29: Is turmeric the spice of life?
    • 22: The benefits of eating family meals
    • 15: Why those low in iron can suffer from metal fatigue
    • 08: Natural insect repellents
    • 01: Are nutritional supplements safe?
  • May 2003 (4)
    • 25: The nutritional properties of the avocado pear
    • 18: Natural treatments for acne
    • 11: Tea – the perfect cuppa?
    • 04: What can be done to prevent the ‘mid-afternoon slump’
  • April 2003 (4)
    • 27: When it comes to healthy eating, it pays to know your onions
    • 20: Is the ‘French paradox’ really a paradox?
    • 13: Natural approaches to eczema
    • 06: Why the potato is one vegetable it makes sense to keep a lid on in the diet
  • March 2003 (5)
    • 30: Is microwave cooking really safe?
    • 23: Natural approaches to curbing alcoholism
    • 16: Natural approaches to boosting male fertility
    • 09: Avoiding mercury contamination in fish
    • 02: How to easily get the recommended 5 portions of fruit and veg each day
  • February 2003 (3)
    • 23: Dietary approaches for osteoporosis
    • 16: What food can help to prevent prostate cancer?
    • 09: Can eating chocolate actually enhance health?
  • January 2003 (3)
    • 26: The health benefits of honey
    • 19: How to lower homocysteine levels naturally
    • 05: Easy approaches to detoxification
  • December 2002 (5)
    • 29: Healthy New Year resolutions
    • 22: The benefits of eating Brussels sprouts
    • 15: The healing properties of water
    • 08: Natural treatments for benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH)
    • 01: Slowing the ageing process naturally
  • November 2002 (4)
    • 24: The health benefits of eating nuts
    • 17: Natural cures for the common cold
    • 10: Reducing the impact of stress with Siberian ginseng
    • 03: Combating seasonal affective disorder (SAD)
  • October 2002 (4)
    • 27: Why an apple a day can really help to keep the doctor away
    • 20: Why for proper digestion, it pays to chew, chew, chew
    • 13: Is margarine really healthier than butter?
    • 06: Is sticking fluoride in the water supply really a good idea?
  • September 2002 (4)
    • 29: Natural approaches to pre-menstrual syndrome (PMS)
    • 22: The health giving properties of tomatoes
    • 15: The importance of eating breakfast (1)
    • 01: The truth about eggs
  • August 2002 (4)
    • 25: Can nutritional therapy help to prevent of cataracts?
    • 16: Can omega-3 fats from fish prevent and treat depression?
    • 11: Iron – a double-edged sword
    • 04: Breast Cancer Prevention
  • July 2002 (4)
    • 28: Protecting ourselves from the damaging effects of the sun’s rays
    • 21: The benefits of olive oil
    • 14: Can food affect behaviour? (1)
    • 07: Eating out doesn’t necessarily mean pigging out
  • June 2002 (4)
    • 30: Natural approaches to asthma
    • 16: How changing how you eat can cure indigestion
    • 09: Are raised cholesterol levels really a hazard to health?
    • 02: Natural treatments for hayfever
  • May 2002 (3)
    • 19: Effective natural relief from the pain of osteoarthritis
    • 12: Why healthy diets for children can’t be had from a tin
    • 05: Natural cures for insomnia
  • April 2002 (2)
    • 21: Getting to grips with sugar cravings
    • 14: Can sunning yourself actually protect you from cancer?
  • March 2002 (5)
    • 31: Natural approaches to high blood pressure
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