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Your food fears are doing more harm than good.

Scientists haven’t yet figured out how to translate their findings into easily used treatments

For bad backs, spinal manipulation and other therapies seem at least as effective and safe as more traditional treatment

Recent research has shown that avoidance often does more harm than good; in many cases, we need to be doing the opposite

The results of a huge meta-analysis of the effect of physical activity in people with chronic diseases point to its many benefits

Working out increases one’s appetite in order to replace the calories burnt. Besides, other metabolic factors may negate the benefits of gym sessions

Simple changes to lifestyle and adopting low-risk behaviours have the potential to make sure many cancers never occur

Are practices such as flossing, brushing twice a day, or a clean-up by the dentist twice a year all that effective for oral hygiene?