Hair dye causes grave skin reaction

A woman has been left  fighting for her life this week after having an allergic reaction to a main brand home hair dye.  Julie McCabe, a 38-year old mother of two from Yorkshire, collapsed soon after applying the hair dye to her scalp and is currently on a life support machine fighting for her life. [...]

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A natural high for skin

Extracts from the cannabis plant could help regulate allergic reactions and inflammation typical of skin conditions such as eczema and dermatitis according to scientists from the University of Bonn, whose study was published in the June edition of the journal Science. BY Amy Anderson 4 July, 2007 Extracts of the hemp plant cannabis are traditionally used as [...]

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Holiday hitchhikers out for your blood

Holidaymakers are responsible for bringing home unwelcome souvenirs from far flung destinations that can cause havoc with your health. BY Amy Anderson 9 July, 2007 Bed bugs are on the rise and pest control experts say they are being bought in to the country by holidaymakers returning from war exotic locations. Complaints about bed bug infestations from [...]

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