Holford criticised by AIDS experts
British celebrity nutritionist Patrick Holford has been asked to stop making claims that 'have the potential to cause people with life-threatening illnesses to make medically unsound decisions'.
Kerry Cullinan
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Holford makes ‘mindboggling’ AIDS claim
Popular British nutritionist Patrick Holford, currently on tour in South Africa, has caused a storm by claiming that Vitamin C is more effective in treating AIDS than the antiretroviral drug AZT.
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New study points to earlier start for ARVs
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Stanger Hospital at the coal face
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Deputies bring new energy to HIV/AIDS
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TAC may call off anti-Manto campaign – if govt shows leadership on AIDS
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TB programme a failure because patients ‘not educated’
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Joburg clinic biggest ARV site in Africa
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More Westville prisoners may die while waiting court decision
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