Diabetes is thought to affect 2½ million people in the UK and is the third leading cause of death behind cardiovascular disease and cancer. The condition is becoming more common, with the number of diabetics in the UK expected to double in the next 10 years. Never has there been a more important time to [...]

Last week, the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) published an article warning of the dangers of using herbal remedies around the time of surgery. The study draws attention to the fact that herbs do have real biochemical and physiological effects in the body, and there is a need for individuals taking them to [...]