It is well known that women living in the East are less likely to suffer from menopausal symptoms than those in the West. For instance, while hot flushes affect about 20 p.c. of Chinese and Japanese menopausal women, 70 – 80 p.c. of European women experience significant problems with this symptom. Some scientists believe that [...]

Hyperactivity is a common childhood disorder which can cause significant problems both at school and in the home. Conventional medical treatment for this condition is centred around the drugs Ritalin and Dexedrine. While these medications are being prescribed with increasing frequency, last month saw the publication of a report questioning the appropriateness and safety of [...]