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Alli, a half-dose version of the weight loss prescripton drug Xenical, is now available over-the-counter. At a cost of £1 per day, many people who continually fight ‘the battle of the bulge’ might think this is the answer to their dreams. But once the side effects are fully understood perhaps most will decide it is not worth the

We are all aware that obesity is becoming a serious problem. Many people are a few stone overweight and how pleased they are when they lose those pounds and are a couple of sizes smaller. Pictures abound amongst the various diet organisations and are a great incentive. But what happens when you are so large

No, I am most certainly not a big fan of CocaCola – or any fizzy, sugary drinks for that matter. And I have a particular aversion to low-calorie fizzy drinks that use aspartame. But a new kind of calorie-free sweetener is being introduced called Stevia. Stevia is a natural product and has been shown to

For years, many CAM (complementary and alternative medicine) organisations and cancer prevention specialists have campaigned against the use of mouthwash containing fluoride and alcohol. Evidence proves these are carcinogenic! A new study by an Australian scientist now concludes that all mouthwash containing alcohol contributes to the risk of oral cancer and should be removed from