Report dismays breastmilk lobby (BBC 08/11/2009) Breastfeeding activists say they are "dismayed" by a draft report for the food watchdog that finds few major problems with fo...(see more)

Hidden threat from asbestos in our gardens (The Scotsman 08/11/2009) HEALTH experts have warned that "disturbingly high concentrations" of asbestos are being found in suburban gardens across Sco...(see more)

Mushroom hunt has cost pair kidneys (The Scotsman 08/11/2009) A YEAR after mistakenly eating highly toxic mushrooms, a Scottish aristocrat and a famous author are on the kidney transplant...(see more)

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