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Friday 15 May 2009
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WHO Says New H1N1 Virus Did Not Come From A Lab
Written by Catharine Paddock, PhD
The World Health Organization (WHO) have refuted the suggestion made by Australian virologist Adrian Gibbs that the new A/H1N1 influenza virus that has infected over 6,000 people around the world was accidentally made in a...
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Ginger Reduces Chemotherapy Nausea, Study
Written by Catharine Paddock, PhD
Taking ginger supplements with standard anti-vomiting drugs beforehand can reduce the nausea that often accompanies chemotherapy treatment by 40 per cent according to a new US study...
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Discretionary Fortification Of Junk Food With Vitamin And Mineral Could Be Approved By Health Canada
Written by Stephanie Brunner
Health Canada considers permitting vitamin and mineral (iron, calcium etc.) additives in high-calorie food products of all sorts, such as potato chips, energy bars, fruit flavored drinks...
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