Phthalates are everywhere, and the health risks are worrying. How bad are they really?
Phthalates are everywhere, and a tidal wave of new research has documented their wide-ranging negative health impacts, but what are the real risks?
Posts Tagged 'health'
The truth about ‘miracle foods’ – from chia seeds to coconut oil
Cancer, diabetes, heart disease, dandruff… can these things really be cured, or at least prevented, by what we eat?
Gwyneth Paltrow’s detox or the Red Carpet diet: can celebrities make you fitter?
Here’s a healthy tip for the new year – ignore the deluge of food advice from self-appointed experts
How to get longer legs (according to Gwyneth Paltrow)
Gwyneth Paltrow’s lifestyle blog, Goop, recently ran an article about fascia fitness, which she claims will make your legs longer. Is there any truth to it? We asked an expert
Fast-food fashion: Moschino accused of ‘glorifying’ McDonald’s logo
Health campaigners say Italian label’s use of golden arches on bags and iPhone cases is promoting poor eating habits
Will eating organic food make you healthier?
A major new study has found that organic foods contain higher levels of antioxidants and less harmful chemicals than conventionally farmed produce. But does that mean they are better for you? With your help, Karl Mathiesen investigates.
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