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Last week the industry swung into action to help the victims of Hurricane Katrina, but more can yet be done to help stave off malnutrition and disease amongst survivors, and help businesses affected by the disaster.
Herbal medicines like ginger and chamomile may help alleviate gastrointestinal complaints in children, but more research into their effects is needed, according to a new review article. Some, such as star anise, could prove dangerous.
Fish oil did little to reduce the risk of heart rhythm problems, cardiac arrest or arrhythmia in patients at increased risk, said researchers yesterday, conflicting with previous results showing a strong benefit.
A new study from Norway has cast doubt on years of research suggesting that vitamin B6 and folic acid may have a protective effect on the cardiovascular system - findings that could lead to a rethink of supplements advice dished out to at risk patients.