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University of Sydney researchers have shown that Paracetamol is no more effective than placebo in relieving acute lower back pain. This was the first placebo-controlled trial looking specifically back pain. Associate Professor Christine Lin, of the George Institute, said “We were also surprised with the results, as we expected to see a difference, compared to […]

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University of Leicester researchers in the UK have found that asking two simple questions could help GPs to identify patients who are potentially at risk of alcohol problems.1)      How often do you have six or more drinks on one occasion?2)     As a result of your drinking, did anything happen in the last year that you wish didn’t happen?These questions […]

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Research studies have confirmed that frequency of milk and ice cream intake was positively associated with acne vulgaris occurrence. It has been shown that women, who consumed two or more servings of skimmed milk every day, were 22% more likely to suffer from severe acne and 44% more likely to develop cystic or nodular acne […]

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