Chondroitin and Glucosamine no help for Osteoarthritis

A recent meta-analysis has shown no benefit of these popular agents on osteoarthritis of the knee or hip.

Legionnaires' Disease in Bali

Two recent travellers to Bali have been diagnosed with severe pneumonia caused by Legionnaires' Disease. Both cases had independently stayed at the same hotel in Kuta, Bali at the end of July/beginning of August. Legionnaires' tend to target the middle-aged or elderly and particularly those with other risk factors that makes them more susceptible such as diabetes, kidney or respiratory disease or smoking. If you develop a severe flu-like illness, and have recently been to Bali then see your GP.

Cycle Instead Bike to Work Challenge 2010

Cycle Instead Bike to Work Challenge 2010 starts next week. Jumping on your bike to work is a Win-Win-Win no brainer: you get fit, save money and save the planet. Why not register a team from work and get pedalling?