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There are a number of ways to ‘detox’. But do they work? And are they safe?
Detox diets and cleanses supposedly clear the body of allegedly toxic substances. But the evidence suggests otherwise.
The ‘internal shower’ drink is being hailed as everything from a digestion booster, to a treatment for constipation and bloating, to a detox drink and hangover cure.
If you’re struggling to cut back on the booze, your subconscious brain may be over-riding your conscious brain. A new form of brain training targets our subconscious tendencies towards alcohol.
With summer upon us, some people may be hoping to shed a few kilos. Although a quick-fix can be tempting, to keep the weight off in the longer term, here’s how to steer clear of the fads.
State governments are leading the charge against opioid makers over their role in the epidemic. A team of researchers at Penn State examined just how much the crisis has cost them.
There’s a lack of scientific evidence supporting claims that digital detoxes actually have any benefit to us.
Charcoal is more likely to rid your gut of vitamins and minerals than it is to boost your health.
A new pill may lower blood alcohol levels, helping a hangover and preventing alcohol overdose deaths.
The human body is a comprehensive, self-mending, self-detoxing apparatus that will perform its tasks regardless of whether you’re undertaking a rigid detox cure, or a gourmet food and wine marathon.
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Laureate Professor in Nutrition and Dietetics, University of Newcastle
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Former Lecturer in Nutrition and Dietetics, King's College London
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Veronique Chachay is a Friend of The Conversation.
Research & Teaching Academic, The University of Queensland
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Assistant Professor of Human Development and Family Studies, Penn State
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Director, Institute for Social and Health Equity; Social and Healty Equity Endowed Chair, Department of Health Policy, Management, and Behavior, School of Public Health, University at Albany, State University of New York
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Associate Professor, Monash University
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Professor of Public Health Sciences and Psychiatry, Penn State
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