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Swallow Healthy Diet Launches dedicated Solaray site

Following feedback from some of our customers we have now launched a new site dedicated to the UK Solaray product range.

Swallow Healthy Diet Launches dedicated Petproject site

Following feedback from some of our customers we have now launched a new site dedicated to the Petproject range of treats and accessories.

Swallow Healthy Diet Launches dedicated Natural Balance site

Following feedback from some of our customers we have now launched a new site dedicated to the UK Natural Balance range of Premium supplements.

Swallow Healthy Diet Launches new sister site

Following feedback from some of our customers we have now launched a new site dedicated to the UK Aubrey Organics product range.

Is the Pill saving lives? Women who use it 'cut their chances of dying of cancer and heart disease'

Women who have taken the Pill at any stage in their life are less likely to die from any cause - including heart disease and all types of cancer.

Blow to obesity campaign as food watchdog refuses to back 'traffic light' warning labels

The news drew condemnation from consumer groups and health campaigners who accused the Food Standards Agency of backing down to the might of food giants.

Is it MY fault one of my twins has Down's? A 39-year-old mother reveals why she regrets having IVF

When Melanie Prescott conceived her twins through IVF on Mother's Day last year, she thought she was the luckiest woman in the world.

New 'statin' without side effects developed by scientists

Eprotirome tablets rapidly lowered cholesterol and other dangerous blood fats in men and women for whom statins were not working well.

Twins at 54 for the mother who didn't think eight was enough

Thanks to IVF treatment in a foreign clinic Karen Johnston is now six months pregnant with twins - 33 years after she had her first child.

Ex-street fighter turned into a fanatical artist by a brain haemorrhage that physically altered his mind

Sixty-year-old Mr McHugh now spends up every day decorating his walls with a brush since the internal bleed altered his mind.

Why chocolate is better for you than blueberries and low-fat food won't help you slim: The diet myths that could be ruining your health

Blueberries are known as a superfood, due to their high level of anti-oxidants (molecules thought to help protect us from cancer- causing free radicals). But that does not mean they are superior to other fruits.

Why pregnant film fans should stick to happy movies

In a bizarre experiment, foetuses threw their arms around when their mothers watched a feel-good clip from the Sound of Music.

Confidential medical records 'placed online without patient consent'

The British Medical Association says personal information is being added to the system at 'breakneck speed', leaving people with no chance to object.

Virus that 'kills off' prostate cancer cells: Volunteer patients injected with 'tame' bug

Scientists injected six volunteer patients with the 'tame' virus - and found it killed off cancer cells while sparing normal tissue.

Try the less is more diet: Study says little changes in eating habits have the biggest impact

Experts say around 20,000 lives a year could be saved if Britons simply tweaked their diet to include one gram less of salt a day, an extra piece of fruit and less saturated fat.

Boy, 4, with one in 6bn condition needs pint of blood every fortnight to survive

Jamie Andrews, four, has a one of a kind chromosome disorder called Diamond Blackfan Anaemia.

How keeping fit could hold the key to enjoying your love life into your eighties

Those who keep themselves fit and healthy are still interested in sex in their eighth decade, a study has found.

Revolutionary hip operation that's left patients crippled for life

It's supposed to be the cutting edge answer to arthritis. But as this shocking report reveals, hip resurfacing can wreak havoc with your body.

How too much fruit can make you fat! Thought plenty of grapes or apples will keep you healthy? Think again...

It seems some people are actually eating too much fruit, leading to health problems such as obesity, and to tooth decay.

Irritable Baby Syndrome? Doctors mistook woman's pregnancy for IBS... until THREE HOURS before she gave birth

Belinda Waite, 21, had been to her local hospital several times during the past nine months and was told she had a severe case of IBS and gout.

Tiny electric shock that will stop you grinding your teeth

Danish scientists have devised a novel way of treating teeth-grinding using an iPod-sized device that delivers an electric shock to the temples.

Acupuncture 'provides no help with IVF' say fertility doctors

With conflicting conclusions about the value of the complementary medicines in aiding IVF, members of the British Fertility Society set out to obtain a definitive answer.

Under the microscope: Griff Rhys Jones on controlling his anger with massage and the gallstone on his mantelpiece

The comedian, 56, talks about his mysterious bout of hepatitis A and how he needs strict methods of calorie control to stop him eating everything in the shops.

Illegal 'smart drugs' bought online by teenagers before exams could have catastrophic effect on their health

Pupils as young as 15 are self-medicating, participating in illegal online drug trafficking and swapping notes on the best pill cocktails for good grades.

'Brain washing' technique cuts risk of premature babies suffering severe disabilities

A pioneering 'brain washing' treatment is being used to save the lives of dozens of premature babies in the UK.

People who can taste fat in food stay thinner

The failure of overweight people to taste fat could mean their bodies simply don't recognise when they have had enough to eat.

End the misery of period pain in just 90 seconds

Every year, thousands of women undergo a hysterectomy to treat debilitating heavy periods. Maria Hulburd, 51, had a new 90-second procedure to solve the problem.

Shaming of the NHS: Patients STILL treated in kitchens, abandoned in mop cupboards and left without meals despite Labour's billions

Third World conditions are commonplace, with hospitals housing patients for days in storage areas, offices, TV rooms and outpatient clinics.

Are stones grinding you down? The hidden causes of backache, bad breath and chronic nausea buried deep within your body

Despite being incredibly common, stones can often go misdiagnosed. Here, Angela Epstein explains what to look out for.

Ask the doctor: Suffer from heartache? It's vital you see your GP

Dr Martin Scurr has been treating patients for more than 30 years and is one of the country's leading GPs. Here he tackles angina and complex regional pain syndrome...

Why a glass a day WILL keep the doctor away...

A study has shown that moderate women drinkers put on less weight than those who stick to soft drinks - and those who drank red wine put on the least weight.

Sunbathing IS good for you! How bright skies can help boost your immune system

Research shows that vitamin D, made when our skin is exposed to sunlight, plays a key role in activating white blood cells that protect the body from invaders from flu and food poisoning to cancer.

Health news: Potato juice cures indigestion and how light therapy helps skin conditions

Health stories from around the world this week include a new study which found drinking potato juice daily can help indigestion.

How a single injection could banish back pain for good

Lower back pain is one of Britain's biggest health problems - every year, one in 12 adults consults a GP about it.

Review: The luxury meals on wheels that promises to boost your brain power

Healthy eating messages bombard us wherever we go but following their advice is another matter. That's where the company Pure Package come in.

NHS 'wasting millions on treating the worried well'

The NHS is spending too much money on treating the 'worried well' rather than patients who are actually sick, Britain's top GP has warned.

Cheers! A glass of wine a day can help you stay slim

Women who enjoy a glass or two of wine a day put on less weight than those who stick to mineral water or soft drinks, research shows, with red wine particularly forgiving.

Ten complaints a day from new mothers in NHS maternity wards

The catalogue of complaints ranges from patronising and rude midwives and doctors, to botched deliveries and babies being born in toilets and on reception floors.

The Popeye factor: How supermarket lights boost power of spinach

Supermarket fluorescent lights boost spinach’s nutritional value, scientists have found - but leaves kept in darkness can lose nutrients.

Revealed: How fizzy vitamin supplements can wreck your teeth

A study at the University of Helsinki on eight types of effervescent vitamins found they could all have corrosive effects on teeth.

Britons getting just SIX hours of sleep a night - and it's doing us harm

Britons are getting 25 per cent less sleep than they need, a worrying survey has found.

The rubber band and tiny motor that could save a newborn's life

An implantable remote-controlled device consisting of a rubber band attached to a tiny motor is set to transform the treatment of babies born with life-threatening heart defects.

The truth about nose jobs and how to ensure the sweet smell of success

Taking down a bump or making a nose smaller is extremely intricate and complex - in the wrong hands, it can have disastrous results.

New test could reveal how much alcohol pregnant women have drunk over last fortnight

The one-hour test would allow midwives to work out how much alcohol an expectant mother has drunk over the last fortnight.

There's a cracking idea! Eggs are a superfood... and eating one a day could help you lose weight

Nutritionists say eggs are one of the most nutrient-dense foods and are recommending one a day for the maximum benefit.

New test to detect ovarian cancer - women's 'silent killer'

Nearly 7,000 women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer each year in the United Kingdom but now a new screening test has been developed which should help in the early detection of the disease.

The two-year-old girl battling a crippling skin disease by being put on a sunbed

Stephanie Brown, two, is the youngest person in Britain to use the unusual treatment after being born with diffuse cutaneous mastocytosis.

Lucozade to lose orange colour because of link to hyperactivity

The manufacturers, Glaxo-SmithKline, are struggling to find a replacement for the colouring agent Sunset Yellow, which is among a number of suspect food additives.

Why frozen vegetables are fresher than fresh

Most shoppers believe the fresh vegetables sold in supermarket are less than four days old. In reality, they can be up to nine days old when they arrive.