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A high intake of vitamins A and C could reduce the risk of lung cancer, according to a new study.
Researchers from Spain have found that vegetables rich in antioxidants found in these vitamin...
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High consumption of magnesium is associated with a lower risk of some strokes in male smokers, new research suggests.
A report in the March 10th issue of Archives of Internal Medicine asserts...
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A new test has been developed that could see glaucoma detected earlier.
Moorfields Eye Hospital last week revealed the Moorfields MDT, a laptop-based field of vision test that takes just minu...
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Women who do not respond to treatment for osteoporosis need more support, according to a new report.
Patients who fail to comply with treatment instructions or who do not respond to treatment...
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Diarrhoea sufferers may find relief from probiotic supplements, a new report claims.
According to the Toronto Fashion Monitor, the condition - particularly when associated with antibiotic use...
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Manuka honey could protect against MRSA, according to a new report.
Honeymark claims that the antibacterial properties of the honey could destroy the bacteria that causes MRSA, now able to de...
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Quitting smoking could up levels of life satisfaction, according to new research.
A study by researchers at the Peninsula Medical School in the south-west of England has discovered that smoke...
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Vitamin supplements containing vitamin B3 can reduce cholesterol in high doses, one doctor has observed.
Such vitamin supplements - which have to be prescribed by members of the medical profe...
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Physicians are not getting enough sleep, according to new research.
A survey from the American College of Chest Physicians Sleep Institute (ACCP-SI) discovered that the majority of profession...
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Children are being affected by second-hand cigarette smoke, according to new research.
A study conducted by researchers at the John Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health has revealed that...
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Families planning spring trips have been advised to take aloe vera products as handy sunburn relievers.
Stephen Park, assistant professor of paediatrics and communicable diseases at the Unive...
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New Zealand''s manuka honey has been recommended by one naturopath as an alternative remedy for sore throats.
Speaking to the Toronto Star, Dr Kimberlee Blyden said that suppressing a cough c...
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People who snore loudly are at an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, according to a new report.
Published in the March 1st issue of the journal SLEEP, a study led by Marta Novak of the...
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Women have been advised to take probiotics when on a course of antibiotics.
According to FitSugar, while antibiotics are useful they have side-effects that need to be guarded against.
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Advice issued to pregnant women on the safety of travelling by plane is not based on a uniform consensus, according to one expert on the field.
Janet Fyle, professional policy advisor for the...
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Men have been advised to consider vitamin supplements containing vitamin D.
The nutrient also known as the ''sunshine vitamin'' has been highlighted by Harvard Men''s Health Watch as one of t...
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Mineral supplements containing gingko biloba could have a positive effect on memory, according to new research.
A study published in the February 27th online edition of Neurology, the America...
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Yoghurt - which recently made the news for its probiotic health benefits - is helpful in the fight against heart disease, one expert claims.
Denise Armstrong, lifestyle manager with Heart Res...
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Doctors are over-prescribing anti-depressants, it has been claimed.
A new review of clinical trials has found that drugs - including the iconic anti-depressant Prozac - are no more effective ...
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Complex protein molecules called enzymes are vitally important for good digestive health, a clinical nutritionist has said.
According to Teya Skae, writing in naturalnews.com, combinations of...
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The global probiotics market could reach $20 billion (£10 billion) by 2010, a new report asserts.
Research from Global Industry Analysts indicates that consumer awareness of the health s...
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The probiotic qualities of yoghurt could be key to the product''s mouth health benefits, it has been suggested.
New research led by Dr Yoshihiro Shimazaki of Kyushu University in Japan has fo...
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The antibacterial properties of honey have gained it a reputation as an alternative burn treatment, a new report claims.
According to the New York Times, honey is one of a variety of natural ...
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Aloe vera products can be used to minimise hair loss, according to a new report.
Writing in the American Chronicle, Pradeep Chauhan notes that natural shampoos containing herbal ingredients m...
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People who are stressed could find the quality of their sleep impaired as a result, one expert explains.
Neil Shah, director of the Stress Management Society, remarks that the chemicals relea...
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Mineral and vitamin supplements containing omega-3 fatty acids are a lucrative prospect, it is claimed.
However, a new report in FoodNavigator.com also suggests that the next step for the ind...
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Chronic vitamin and mineral deficiency could lead to the onset of terminal diseases such as obesity, it has been claimed.
A researcher from the US states that there are 40 micronutrients nece...
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Consumers should ensure the food they eat is high in nutrients, it has been advised,
Sian Porter, a state registered dietician with the Fat Panel, notes that as many foods are high in fat, su...
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Taking glucosamine supplements can help to protect winter sports enthusiasts against joint injuries, according to an orthopaedic consultant.
Knee damage is particularly common among those who...
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People with a poor diet should be encouraged to take vitamin supplements in order to help them cut their risk of developing cancer, according to an American academic.
A study by Professor Bru...
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Singing star Jason Donovan takes vitamin supplements to boost his immune system, it has been revealed.
Donovan told the Daily Mail that his regime of vitamin and mineral supplements incorpora...
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Probiotic supplements can strengthen resistance to infection in athletes, a new study suggests.
Research published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine shows that the number and length o...
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A new initiative from a UK university aims to cut GP prescriptions of antibiotics.
The study - being carried out by Cardiff University - is intended to minimise the rate of resistance to anti...
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Women who give birth to boy babies are more likely to experience post-natal depression, a new study indicates.
Published in the February issue of the Journal of Clinical Nursing, the investig...
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Researchers could be closer to developing an accurate diagnosis method for pre-eclampsia.
A team of scientists from the University of Leeds has reported a breakthrough in research into the co...
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Vitamin supplements containing vitamin D could be the "new aspirin", according to one researcher.
Dr Louise Parker of Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia, has noted that th...
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Acne sufferers have been advised to try aloe vera products to ease their symptoms.
Writing for the American Chronicle, Dr John Anne recommends that people with the skin condition apply half a...
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Fatty acid mineral supplements may reduce the symptoms of dry eye syndrome, new research suggests.
A study led by Reza Dana of the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary found a link between sup...
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Vitamin and mineral supplements can help pregnant women pass on health benefits to their unborn children, new research suggests.
A study published in the Lancet found that mothers who consume...
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The vitamin C and antioxidants in berries can help lower blood pressure, new research indicates.
A new study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition suggests that consumption ...
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Men should be aware that prostate cancer does not always exhibit symptoms, notes one specialist nurse.
Louise Fleure of the Prostate Cancer Charity points out that, while most men will have w...
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Britons are too reliant on pharmaceutical mental health care, one politician has clamed.
Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg has called for a cut in the amount of anti-depressants being prescr...
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Food diaries are the best way to determine nutritional intolerances, it has been advised.
Muriel Simmons, chief executive of Food Intolerance Awareness, recommends that the only real way to i...
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Vitamin supplements with antioxidants and carotenoids could improve retinal health in sufferers of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a new study suggests.
A vitamin and mineral suppleme...
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Aloe vera has been named as a good way to disguise symptoms of cold and flu.
Such illnesses are common at this time of year but for many it is unrealistic to stay in bed until symptoms disapp...
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Vitamin supplements containing vitamin A and zinc can help protect young children from malaria, a new study suggests.
Research led by Jean-Bosco Ouedraogo from the Institut de Recherche en Sc...
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The effect of mineral supplements containing omega-3 essential fatty acids (EFAs) should be the subject of comprehensive research, a UK parliamentary enquiry has stated.
An investigation into...
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Vitamin supplements containing folate could lower the risk of developing dementia, according to new research.
A study published in the Journal of Neurology Neurosurgery and Psychiatry suggest...
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Dancing on Ice star Aggie MacKenzie keeps in tip-top condition with a committed regime of vitamin supplements and other remedies, it has emerged.
According to the Daily Mail, the celebrity ta...
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Vitamin supplements containing folic acid may reduce the risk of pre-eclampsia during pregnancy, new research suggests.
A study published in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology...
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Prisoners are to be given vitamin supplements as part of a new investigation into the effects of nutrition on behaviour.
Led by Dr John Stein, an Oxford University professor of neuroscience, ...
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Food cravings during pregnancy may suggest particular nutrients the body needs at this time, one industry practitioner explains.
Janet Pollard, regional children''s service lead with NHS Dire...
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The British population''s reluctance to eat fruit and vegetables means that supplements may be necessary, a new report suggests.
Research carried out by the Health Food Manufacturers'' Associ...
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People in England are giving up smoking following the public ban on the habit, new figures show.
Data from the Information Centre for Health and Social Care reveals that 164,711 people gave u...
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Vitamin D may have implications for the treatment of tuberculosis, new research suggests.
Australian scientists announced this week that the disease is more common among African immigrants wi...
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Caffeine may hamper the efforts of type-2 diabetics to control the condition, a new study suggests.
Research from Duke University Medical Centre indicates that daily consumption of caffeine c...
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Mineral supplements containing the omega-3 docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) acid can lower the risk of developing Alzheimer''s, according to a new study.
An investigation carried out at the Univers...
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Omega-3 mineral supplements taken with a high fat meal may act as an antidote to arterial stiffness, according to new research.
Researchers from King''s College London examined 17 men to disc...
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The stigma surrounding depression fails to acknowledge the variety of factors that can contribute to the condition, a psychiatrist has asserted.
Depression can be attributed to "signific...
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Cranberry juice or vitamin supplements can be an effective remedy for urinary tract infections, according to new research.
A study from the University of Stirling examined the effects of taki...
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Vitamin E may delay the physical effects of ageing, new research suggests.
A study conducted at the Yale University School of Medicine indicates that people aged over 65 who have lower levels...
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Britons looking for a new year detox should consider using natural beauty products, it has been advised.
Writing in the Telegraph, lifestyle consultant Linzi Boyd advises that detox regimes s...
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Caffeine taken during pregnancy can in high doses increase the risk of miscarriage, a new study indicates.
An investigation by the Kaiser Permanente Division of Research shows that taking in ...
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Employees in Britain find it most difficult to sleep on Sunday night, a new poll shows.
Commissioned by hotel chain Travelodge, the investigation indicates that Sunday night is cited by 60 pe...
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Dietary habits can have an effect on acne, a spokesperson for the British Association of Dermatologists has said.
Nina Goad commented that people suffering from the skin condition - which is ...
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Acne sufferers should choose natural make-up to avoid irritation, one specialist advises.
Nina Goad of the British Association of Dermatologists recommends that people with acne select make-u...
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The benefits of manuka honey could extent to wound-care in hospitals, a new report observes.
Writing in the Toronto Star, Barbara Turnbull notes that a number of hospitals in Canada and the U...
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Exercise is one of the key ways to stay healthy while pregnant, according to a Royal College of Midwives (RCM) representative.
Mervi Jokinen, a midwife with the RCM, advises that physical act...
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A healthy intake of vitamin A should have a positive effect on eye health, according to one expert in the field.
Bill Alker, a spokesperson for the Royal National Institute of Blind People (R...
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Parental stress may increase incidences of asthma in young people, a new study suggests.
Children whose mothers experience chronic stress when they are young have a higher rate of asthma than...
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A drug commonly used to treat osteoporosis has been associated with an increased risk of bone necrosis, new research suggests.
Scientists at the University of British Columbia and the Vancouv...
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A pregnancy diet high in omega-3 fatty acids could help prevent asthma among babies, new findings indicate.
A team of Crete-based researchers have discovered that women who eat a typically Me...
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Women could find they are less susceptible to falls if they take a vitamin supplement containing vitamin D2, new research suggests.
A study conducted by a team led by Richard L Prince of the ...
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Herbal remedy echinacea can aid efforts to quit smoking, a new report suggests.
According to the Western Mail, the remedy - known for its immunity boosting qualities - can ease some of the sy...
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Cranberry extract can help counteract urinary tract infections in women among other benefits, a new study suggests.
Research led by Professor Itzhak Ofek from Tel Aviv University''s Sackler F...
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It has long been observed that omega-3 fatty acids (found in fatty fish such as salmon) appear to offer protection against Alzheimer's disease. Now US researchers believe they may have found the mech...
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Breast cancer awareness is important for women of all ages, one charity spokesperson asserts.
A representative of Breast Cancer Care contends that, while most people who develop the condition...
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The nutrition industry is shifting towards a beauty-driven approach, a new report indicates.
According to Food Production Daily, the "beauty from within" segment is set to become in...
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Researchers at Cambridge University have identified four simple lifestyle changes that they claim could significantly increase a person''s life expectancy.
They said that people who do not sm...
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Ingredients company LycoRed has said it could soon be possible to add vitamin C, which is essential for growth and repair, to dairy products.
The Israeli firm said it is working on ways to ov...
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Holistic therapist Charlotte Vohtz recommends manuka honey in her new natural therapy book, it has been revealed.
The Daily Mail reports that a remedy containing the substance is among the do...
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The human requirement for vitamin D necessitates sun exposure despite the related skin cancer risk, new research suggests.
A study released this week in the Proceedings of the National Academ...
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As more countries implement smoking bans, one commentator predicts that travelling with the habit may grow harder.
Amanda Sandford, research manager for campaigning charity ASH, comments that...
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Vitamin D deficiency can result in increased susceptibility to cardiovascular disease, new research suggests.
An investigation conducted by Framingham Heart Study researchers shows that low l...
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Vitamin C could reduce the likelihood of stroke by 42 per cent, a new study indicates.
The European Prospective Investigation into Cancer, in which 20,649 adults took part, has discovered a l...
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The ability to recollect past events is connected to imaginative activity, a new study indicates.
Researchers from Harvard University have found that the ability of older adults to construct ...
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Teenage smokers may experience more hearing problems as a result of this activity, new research suggests.
A study from Yale University indicates that teenagers exposed to smoke were more like...
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Menopausal women are increasingly looking for natural therapies, a new report claims.
According to Temple Health Sciences News Communications, natural therapies are a growing priority for wom...
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Dermatitis represents some 29 per cent of industrial health problems, according to one expert.
Nina Goad, a spokesperson for the British Association of Dermatologists, claims that occupationa...
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Vitamin D2 is as effective as vitamin D3 in maintaining 250hydroxyvitamin D (25 (OH)D) status, new research suggests.
A new study from researchers at Boston University School of Medicine indi...
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Aloe vera products could be an effective way to treat mouth ulcers, new research suggests.
Published in the British Journal of Dermatology, a new study indicates that gels containing aloe ver...
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Disturbed sleep could be linked to an increased risk of diabetes, new research suggests.
A new study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences indicates that insulin re...
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Treatment for varicose veins should be sought as early as possible, according to one surgeon.
Mr Mark Whitely, consultant vascular surgeon and founder of the Whitely Clinic - an institution s...
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The Department of Health is encouraging pregnant and breastfeeding to women to increase their vitamin D intake during the winter months.
More and more children are showing signs of vitamin D ...
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Manuka Honey, which hails from New Zealand, is being touted as a new remedy for a range of different conditions and praised for its antibacterial properties in particular.
According to expert...
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It is important as the winter weather sets in to ensure that energy levels are kept high and immune systems are boosted in order to fight off the threat of colds and flu, it has been suggested.
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Omega-3 mineral supplements may improve offspring motor function when taken by pregnant women, new research suggests.
A study from the Netherlands Open University indicates that the omega-3 m...
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One expert notes that sensitive winter skin may react to rich products, despite requiring the extra moisture such items provide.
Dry skin in winter is a common occurrence, observes Nina Goad ...
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Skin protection is vital in the winter, a spokesperson for the British Association of Dermatologists (BAD) claims.
Nina Goad of BAD asserts that many people neglect winter skincare in spite o...
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Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) could be related to a central nervous system condition, new research suggests.
A study from the International Buddhist University in Osaka indicates that decreased...
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The impact of the smoking ban has been "overwhelmingly positive", according to one campaign group spokesperson.
Amanda Sandford of the Action on Smoking and Health group claims that...
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Vitamin D may halt the growth of lung cancer, according to new research.
A study conducted by scientists at the University of California, San Diego, has discovered that lack of exposure to su...
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People with short legs may be at increased risk of contracting liver disease, it has been suggested.
A study of 4,300 females discovered that the women with shorter legs had higher levels of ...
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Aloe vera products can be put to a number of uses, a new report notes.
The American Chronicle''s Rajni Sheth observes that the healing capacity of aloe vera products has brought them a great ...
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Vegans may need a B12 vitamin supplement, one expert advises.
A spokesperson for the Vegetarian Society draws attention to the importance of this vitamin for people who eat no meat or dairy p...
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The damage to brain cells caused by Parkinson''s disease could be alleviated by green tea, according to a new study.
A substance contained within the tea has antioxidant properties that can p...
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Vitamin C supplements are an essential component of a "pretox", according to one new report.
Sarah Howden has claimed in the Scotsman that the practice of pretox - ensuring one''s h...
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Probiotics can boost digestive health, a new report indicates.
Speaking to the Associated Press (AP), US nutrition instructor Holly Maloney said that probiotic nutrition bars are an important...
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Omega-3 mineral supplements could help diabetics reduce their fat levels, a new study indicates.
According to an investigation published in this month''s issue of the American Journal of Clin...
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Dietary intake of vitamins and minerals is linked with immune system strength, one doctor advises.
In a new Times report, Nigel Hawkes speaks to Professor Phillip Calder about the relationshi...
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Bath products can help the management of eczema in children, according to new NHS advice.
The latest guidelines from the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence indicate that em...
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Oscar-winning actress Hilary Swank has told one publication of her dependence on vitamin and mineral supplements for their health benefits.
Speaking to W in an interview published in the maga...
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Night workers may benefit from vitamin and mineral supplements, it has been suggested.
Jessica Alexander, a spokesperson for the Sleep Council, pointed out that people who work night shifts ...
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The beta-carotene content of tomatoes as well as their vitamin content may help lower cholesterol, it has been claimed.
A new study from Finland published in the British Journal of Nutrition ...
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Chemicals in cosmetics may be harming drinking water, it has been asserted.
The Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) has warned that unwanted cosmetics poured down drains could be having an adver...
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Evidence of the link between tuberculosis and vitamin D deficiency has been found in a 500,000-year-old human fossil.
Researchers from the University of Texas at Austin have found traces of t...
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The severity of male depression may be reduced through folate supplementation, according to a new study.
Published in the journal Nutrition, researchers led by Kentaro Murakami from the Inter...
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Women may need to take folic acid supplements in the weeks leading up to conception and in the first 12 weeks of pregnancy, it has been advised.
A spokesperson for the Health Supplements Info...
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Omega-7 fatty acids could soon be receiving as much publicity as omega-3 and omega-6, it has been claimed.
A new report in Food and Drink Towers has asserted that omega-7 could have important...
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People who smoke should ensure their intake of antioxidant vitamins is adequate, it has been noted.
A spokesperson for the Health Supplements Information Service (HSIS) said this week that sm...
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Men who take beta-carotene supplements for at least fifteen years may have a reduced risk of dementia, a new study suggests.
Published in the November 12th issue of Archives of Internal Medic...
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A higher intake of vitamin K1 could protect against inflammation and possibly lower chronic disease risk, according to a new study.
Published in the American Journal of Epidemiology, the inve...
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Honey is more effective at treating coughs than an ingredient conventionally used in over-the-counter remedies, it has been suggested.
The natural substance was discovered to aid sleep and re...
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The vitamins in strawberries are central to their cancer-fighting capabilities, it has been noted.
A new study undertaken at the US Department of Agriculture''s Agricultural Research Service ...
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Hospital nurses who work extended shifts at night, find it hard to stay awake at work and get less sleep are more likely to experience a drowsy driving episode, it has been suggested.
A new s...
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Omega-3 is to play a particularly important part in the nutrition sector as the 21st century progresses, according to a scientist who pioneered research into the supplement.
In an interview p...
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Vitamin D may lower the risk of endometrial cancer, it has been suggested.
Researchers from the University of California at San Diego found that people who live in the northern hemisphere may...
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Migraines, skin conditions and digestive problems are among the many health complaints that can be caused by stress, according to the International Stress Management Association (ISMA).
Ann M...
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Awareness of prostate cancer is too low, the press and PR manager for a related campaign has stated.
The condition has a "low profile", said Hannah Crabtree of Everyman, a campaign ...
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Omega-3 fatty acids have been found by a new study to be a possible preventative agent against Parkinson''s disease.
Scientists at the University of Laval in Canada discovered that the fatty ...
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Urban living may increase the risk of breast cancer, a new study suggests.
Women who live in cities have denser breasts and are therefore more at risk of developing the condition, a new repor...
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Bach Flower Remedies have been included in a new article about the most popular ways of combating panic attacks.
Writing in the American Chronicle, Ricky Hussey noted that the natural therapi...
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Avoiding colds and flu over Christmas may seem like a daunting task and one publication has recommended a number of natural therapies to ease the preventative process.
According to the Chicag...
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B vitamins and omega-3 fatty acids could be the key to avoiding the winter blues, it has been advised.
A new report in the Vancouver Sun recommends the supplements for people who are feeling ...
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Awareness of the medical consequences of varicose veins is low, according to the British Varicose Vein Centre.
Managing director of the centre David Greenstein said that the condition can cau...
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Vitamin A-rich almonds could be the key to boosting the antioxidant defences of smokers, it has been reported.
According to a new study published in the Journal of Nutrition, smokers could be...
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Men may suffer a knock to their confidence if they suffer from baldness, it has been observed.
Spokesperson for hair loss charity Alopecia UK Ruth Bowdage said that hair is a key part of the ...
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A new study suggests that diabetics may be able to reduce their risk of heart attack by taking vitamin E supplements.
Carried out at the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology and the Clalit...
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B-vitamin deficiency may increase the likelihood of colon cancer, according to a new study.
Researchers led by Tufts University''s Zhenhua Liu found that depletion of the four types of B-vita...
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The shelf life of fish oil - rich in omega-3 fatty acids - could be extended with the help of oregano and rosemary extracts, a new report has suggested.
Research published in the Journal of F...
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Sleep-deprived new mothers are more likely to gain weight, a new study suggests.
A new study published in the November issue of the American Journal of Epidemiology reports that mothers who r...
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Mothers with a healthy intake of B vitamins can reduce the risk of having children who will grow up to develop obesity problems, new research indicates.
Research from the University of Nottin...
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Manuka honey is a particularly helpful supplement for singers, it has been noted.
Writing in the Telegraph, nutritionist Vicki Edgson commented that the substance''s antibacterial qualities m...
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People in certain parts of the world may be at risk of vitamin D deficiency due to low levels of sunlight, it has been warned.
Joan Lappe, a researcher at Creighton University, explained that...
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Although vitamin C has a long history as a cold remedy, a new article advises that the scientific evidence in support of its health benefits mean this is more than just an old wives'' tale.
A...
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A higher intake of vitamin C and dairy could reduce the accumulation of abdomen-centred weight, a new report indicates.
A study of more than 900 Iranian women between the ages of 40 and 60 di...
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Milk thistle''s anti-cancer potential has been supported by a new study.
Scientists at the Unversity of California, Irvine, found that an active milk thistle compound called silibinin has ant...
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Vitamin D deficiency has been associated with endometrial cancer by a recent study.
Undertaken at the Moores Cancer Center of the University of California, San Diego, the research found an as...
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Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids, particularly those obtained from fish oil have previously been associated with a number of health benefits including cardiovascular health, cognitive function, a...
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People living with stomach cancer should consult their doctor about a possible need for their diet to be boosted with vitamin or mineral supplements, according to nutritionist and author Jane Clarke.<...
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Vitamin C may boost the antioxidant properties of green tea, new research suggests.
The antioxidant benefits of the drink could be increased up to 13-fold when combined with the vitamin, acco...
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Multivitamins may help skin health in older people, it has been advised.
Consultant dermatologist at the Cranley Clinic Dr Nick Lowe recommended a multivitamin containing vitamin D for older ...
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Omega-3 oils and beta-carotene supplements can cut the risk of dementia, it has been suggested.
A number of new studies have indicated a link between the substances, found in Mediterranean di...
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A conventional treatment for acne may worsen clinical depression, according to new research.
A study published in the journal Experimental Biology and Medicine details a mechanism through whi...
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Medicinal honey has been advised as a remedy for burn scarring by one doctor.
Dr Andrew Weil has advised a mother whose son is suffering from first and second degree burns to his face, neck u...
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Low levels of vitamin B-12 are associated with a higher likelihood of cognitive decline in adults, new research has indicated.
Published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, the lon...
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Manuka honey may be an effective remedy for infection, it has been suggested by one doctor.
Writing in the Vancouver Sun, Dr Andrew Weil advised that manuka honey may help those suffering fro...
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GPs may be prescribing anti-depressants unnecessarily, it has been suggested.
New NHS figures show that prescriptions for anti-depressants have risen more than four-fold in less than 15 years...
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Vitamin D may slow the ageing process in women, according to new research.
A study by King''s College London published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition states that a lack of vita...
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Scientists at the UK's Institute of Food Research (IFR), led by Dr Paul Kroon, have found that there are compounds present in the blood after the consumption of a meal containing flavonoid rich food...
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Approximately a third of American adults take multivitamin pills on a regular basis as a kind of health 'insurance' policy. However the scientific evidence is still inconclusive as to whether this li...
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Vitamin D is particularly important for people who live in areas with little sunlight, it has been advised.
A new article in NewsOK.com recommends that residents of low-sunlight regions pay p...
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A compound derived from vitamin A may slow the development of prostate cancer, a new study has suggested.
The results of an investigation reported this week at the American Association for Ca...
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Vitamin C is being recommended as one of the key ways to improve skin condition.
Writing in Detroit Free Press, Charles Stuart Platkin comments that the vitamin is crucial to collagen product...
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Sleep may reduce the risk of childhood obesity, it has been claimed.
A new study from the Michigan University published in this month''s issue of Pediatrics shows that children who sleep more...
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Vitamin D has "enormous potential" in the fight against cancer, it has been stated.
Dr Kenneth H Cooper, chairman and chief executive officer of the Cooper Aerobics Center and Coop...
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The type of omega-3 found in oily fish is the most beneficial, it has been stated.
Speaking to consumer standards magazine Which?, Dr Alex Richardson asserted that eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA)...
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Stress can heighten the risk of skin infections, according to new research.
Peter Elias and his colleagues at the University of California at San Francisco discovered a mechanistic link betwe...
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Stressful life situations can contribute to disturbed sleep patterns, a new study suggests.
Published in the November 1st issue of the SLEEP journal, the investigation led by Jussi Vahtera of...
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The consumption of red meat could increase the risk of cancer, new research suggests.
A major new report from the World Cancer Research Fund warns that a high intake of red meat such as bacon...
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Hilary Swank takes vitamins to maintain the health of her hair, it has emerged.
The Oscar-winning actress told US talk show host Oprah Winfrey that she had been ensuring the health of her hai...
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Researchers in the US have found that cranberry juice not only protects against bacterial infection but may also protect against viral species as well.
Cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon) exhibits an...
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Vitamin C may be useful for people looking to avoid colds this winter, it has been advised.
A report in the Liverpool Echo has noted that vitamin C supplements could be a savvy purchase for p...
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A derivative of vitamin A may reduce the growth of lung cancer cells, it has been suggested.
According to a study published online in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute, the vitamin...
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Riboflavin supplements may help protect against cancer, a new study suggests.
A report published in the journal Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention has indicated that taking ribo...
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An organisation based in Canada is calling for a large-scale investigation into the anti-cancer potential of vitamin D, it has been reported.
The Canadian Cancer Society has written to North ...
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Smoking may increase the risk of developing the skin condition psoriasis, a new investigation suggests.
Researchers from the Boston-based Massachusetts General Hospital, Brigham and Women''s ...
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A like or dislike for certain foods could be a genetic factor, a new study indicates.
Published in Twin Research and Human Genetics this month, a new report suggests that a taste for garlic, ...
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Vitamins may help maintain the lung health of smokers, according to new research.
A team of scientists from Bangladesh led by the National Institutes of Diseases of Chest and Hospital''s Kazi...
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A majority of respondents to a recent survey stated a preference for natural cold remedies over prescription medication, it has been reported.
In a poll of US adults conducted by Booth Resear...
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The Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition has asked for approval of its paper on selenium and health which updates the previous assessment made by the Committee on Medical Aspects of Food and N...
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In June 2007, the Board of the Food Standards Agency recommended to Health Ministers the fortification of a food (bread or flour) with folic acid in order to reduce the number of pregnancies affect...
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Pregnant women who take fish oil supplements may decrease their child''s risk of allergies, a new study indicates.
According to an investigation conducted by scientists from Sweden''s Linkopi...
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Vitamin D supplements are advisable for renal transplant patients, a new study indicates.
A group of researchers led by Bettina Ewers at Copenhagen University Hospital in Herlev discovered th...
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A number of vitamin supplements may help relieve the effects of seasonal affective disorder (SAD), it has been advised.
Speaking to the Manchester Evening News, nutritional therapist Clare Jo...
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Sleep deprivation may have a negative effect on mental health, a new study has suggested.
Research published in the journal Current Biology indicated that lack of sleep, while not solely resp...
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Elderly people should not suffer skin conditions such as eczema in silence, it has been advised.
Nina Goad, a spokesperson for the British Association of Dermatologists, said that older peopl...
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Vitamin D may decrease the risk of advanced breast cancer, new research suggests.
Scientists from the University of Southern California, the Wake Forest University School of Medicine and the ...
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Vitamin E may help counter heart disease linked to type-2 diabetes, it has been suggested.
New research published in the journal Nutrition, Metabolism and Cardiovascular Diseases found that d...
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British GPs are prescribing antibiotics too commonly, new research suggests.
A report from the British Medical Journal indicates that doctors are prescribing antibiotics for coughs, colds, so...
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Surgery patients have been advised to enquire about the potential of honey to help heal wounds.
A research review published in the International Journal of Clinical Practice suggested that pe...
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Antioxidant pine bark extract pycnogenol boosts nitric oxide production, new research suggests.
A study published in the October edition of Hypertension Research shows that the plant extract ...
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New research into the health benefits of garlic could lead to the standardisation of garlic supplements, it has been reported.
Hydrogen sulphide, produced when garlic's active ingredient all...
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Chinese herbal remedies can be used as an antidote to menstrual cramps, new research suggests.
A team of researchers from Cochrane found that women who cannot take the non steroidal anti-infla...
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A new study at the University of Alabama in America has elucidated the mechanism which underlies garlic's beneficial effects on high blood pressure and cardiovascular disease. It seems that this pr...
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A new study at the University of Alabama in America has elucidated the mechanism which underlies garlic's beneficial effects on high blood pressure and cardiovascular disease. It seems that this pr...
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Malin Böttcher and colleagues from Linköping University in Sweden found that the maternal consumption of omega-3 fatty acids during pregnancy and breastfeeding may lower the risk of the child develo...
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Research in Canada has found that consumption of a ready to eat breakfast cereal high in insoluble fibre reduced appetite, lowered food intake and reduced the glycemic response to a meal consumed 75...
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Research in Canada has found that consumption of a ready to eat breakfast cereal high in insoluble fibre reduced appetite, lowered food intake and reduced the glycemic response to a meal consumed 75...
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American researchers have found that moderate consumption of red wine or red grape juice may help to protect humans from common food borne pathogens, without harming beneficial probiotic bacteria.
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New research into the health benefits of garlic could lead to the standardisation of garlic supplements, it has been reported.
Hydrogen sulphide, produced when garlic''s active ingredient all...
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Chinese herbal remedies can be used as an antidote to menstrual cramps, new research suggests.
A team of researchers from Cochrane found that women who cannot take the non steroidal anti-infl...
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Women should seek out beauty products that incorporate natural ingredients, a sector association has advised.
The British Association of Beauty Therapy and Cosmetology (Babtac) has recommended...
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A lack of vitamin D may worsen chronic pain, a new study has suggested.
Researchers from Minnesota found that people who suffer from chronic pain often exhibit low levels of vitamin D in the b...
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Women should seek out beauty products that incorporate natural ingredients, a sector association has advised.
The British Association of Beauty Therapy and Cosmetology (Babtac) has recommende...
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A lack of vitamin D may worsen chronic pain, a new study has suggested.
Researchers from Minnesota found that people who suffer from chronic pain often exhibit low levels of vitamin D in the ...
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A number of vitamins and minerals can help maintain eye health, it has been suggested.
Writing in the Seattle Post-Intelligencer, Paul S Anderson, doctor of naturopathic medicine and ...
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The period just before falling asleep is when beneficial cardiovascular changes occur, new research has shown.
Scientists from Liverpool John Moores University have discovered that blood p...
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A number of vitamins and minerals can help maintain eye health, it has been suggested.
Writing in the Seattle Post-Intelligencer, Paul S Anderson, doctor of naturopathic medicine and associat...
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The period just before falling asleep is when beneficial cardiovascular changes occur, new research has shown.
Scientists from Liverpool John Moores University have discovered that blood pres...
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The long chain polyunsaturated (n-3) fatty acids found in fish oil can have a positive effect on infant development, new research shows.
Carole Thivierge and colleagues from the Rowet...
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Vitamin C and lineolic acid could help counter the effects of ageing on the skin in females, new research suggests.
According to a study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutri...
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As cold and flu season gets into its stride, people considering an autumn break have been advised to pack the multivitamins.
One sector website has claimed that taking a supplement can be ...
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Make-up containing natural ingredients may help alleviate acne in adult women, a member of the British Association of Dermatologists (Bad) has advised.
Nina Goad, member of Bad, suggested th...
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Vitamin C and lineolic acid could help counter the effects of ageing on the skin in females, new research suggests.
According to a study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutritio...
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The long chain polyunsaturated (n-3) fatty acids found in fish oil can have a positive effect on infant development, new research shows.
Carole Thivierge and colleagues from the Rowett Resear...
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Mary Gamble and colleagues from Columbia University, New York, US, have found that folate supplementation of individuals with a low plasma folate status who have been exposed to arsenic in drinking...
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Vitamins and minerals can improve verbal learning and memory in school children, according to new research.
A team of European scientists conducted a 12-month study involving 780 chil...
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Stress is a contributing factor in a number of human diseases, new research suggests.
Psychologist at Carnegie Mellon University Sheldon Cohen found that stress is a factor in a numbe...
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Stress at work could place people at increased risk of depression, a new report finds.
According to findings published in the American Journal of Public Health, some five per cent of the 24,00...
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Researchers in the US have advised that omega-3 fatty acids are a key part of a well-balanced diet during pregnancy.
Following warnings from the US Food and Drug Administration and the US Envi...
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Vitamin supplements can be a savvy way of minimising eye bags and dark circles, it has been claimed.
A new report in the American Chronicle suggests that bags beneath the eyes can be ...
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Levels of arsenic in the blood can be lowered by taking folic acid supplements, new research has shown.
A study by scientists at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health ha...
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Creatine and linoleic acid supplements may heighten the effects of weight training in older people, new research suggests.
Scientists from McMaster University monitored the effects of the supp...
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Two women who replaced their conventional make-up with natural beauty products as part of an experiment changed their regular routine as a result, it has been reported.
A study conducted by th...
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Calcium may block the spread of breast cancer, a new study suggests.
Research presented in the October 1st issue of the American Association for Cancer Research's journal, Cancer Research, sho...
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For women suffering from the symptoms of the menopause, there are a number of alternatives to hormone replacement therapy (HRT) that can relieve night sweats, hot flushes, mood swings and depression, ...
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More than 30 per cent of US children under the age of 18 take some form of dietary supplement, new research has revealed.
American children are regularly meeting their nutrient requirements wi...
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Ensuring an adequate intake of Vitamins C and A is vital to the maintenance of healthy skin in winter, according to the British Skin Foundation (BSF).
BSF spokesperson Indy Rihal said that the...
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Honey could reduce some of the symptoms of ageing, recent research suggests.
Scientists in New Zealand discovered that diets incorporating honey could counteract problems associated with advan...
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Chinese scientists have found that supplementing overweight hypertensive individuals with omega-3 oils improved the elasticity of the large arteries. Hardening of the arteries has been linked to adve...
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Three pieces of research this week focus on prostate cancer and the way in which certain items in the diet might help reduce the risk of developing this type of cancer. Broccoli and cauliflower, alrea...
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According to the web site of Oregon State University, vitamin K is a fat soluble vitamin which is essential for blood clotting. It was discovered in the 1930s and functions as a cofactor for the car...
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A simple vitamin deficiency may be the cause of many of the side effects of diabetes, a study suggests. Researchers found people with the disease expelled thiamine - vitamin B1 - from their bodies at ...
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Allan Conney and colleagues from Rutgers University, New Jersey, US, have found that low to moderate amounts of caffeine, along with exercise may prevent UVB (sunlight) induced skin damage that could ...
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Dietary ascorbic acid (vitamin C) but not vitamin C supplements may reduce the risk of oral cancer by almost 50%. However high intakes of alpha-tocopherol (vitamin E) and beta-carotene (a vitamin A ...
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Research published by the Soil Association has highlighted the threat posed by a new strain of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) which has developed amongst intensively farmed pigs,...
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A team of authors led by Lois Smith from Harvard Medical School, Boston, US have collected data from experiments in mice which suggest that omega-3 fatty acids may help prevent abnormal blood vessel g...
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Premenopausal women who consume higher amounts of calcium and vitamin D may lower their risk of developing breast cancer by almost 40 per cent, new research suggests.
But post-menopausal women may ...
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A combination of fish oil supplements and exercise led to reductions in fat mass by about 1.5 kg, as well as improving heart health markers, says a new study from Australia.
The study adds to an ev...
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Consumption of omega-3 fatty acids and omega-3 rich fish could slash the risk of developing age-related macular degeneration (AMD) by 40 per cent, says a new study.
The new study, published in the ...
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A diet rich in omega-3-rich has beneficial effects on heart rhythms, and may offer protection against fatal abnormal heart rhythms, suggests a study from Greece.
Omega-3 fatty acids have been linke...
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Ginseng may help patients suffering from cancer-related fatigue, according to researchers based at Mayo Clinic, Rochester, US.
Researchers with the North Central Cancer Treatment Group (NCCTG) have...
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Folic acid supplementation is best known as a means of protecting unborn children against birth defects, but research suggests that it could also be beneficial to adults and significantly reduce their...
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A new human study has shown that Xangold lutein and zeaxanthin ingredient is effective at boosting eye health of those with early-stage age-related macular degeneration (AMD).
The LUNA (LUtein Nutr...
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Dietary supplementation with conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) increased lean body mass, adding to previous studies supporting the weight management potential of the ingredient.
The randomised, double...
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Regular use of plant sterol esters in capsules improved blood lipid levels and may reduce heart disease risk, says a new study said to be the first to examine the efficacy of sterols in capsules in hu...
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Vitamin K2 can stop hardening of the arteries and in some cases may actually reverse it, according to new research.
Hardening, or calcification, of the arteries is a key risk factor in heart diseas...
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A combination of different probiotics strains reduces the ability of potentially pathogenic bacteria to colonise the gut more than single strains, says new research that proposes industry should look ...
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Older people with low levels of vitamin D may be at increased risk for poor physical performance and disability, suggests a new study highlighting the need for better targeting of the vitamin to the o...
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Omega-3 supplementation of children with learning and behavioural problems led to significant improvements, adding important data to this high profile subject.
A number of studies have reported sim...
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Vitamin D deficiency is linked to an increased risk of cancer, researchers have told attendees at the annual meeting of the American Association for Cancer Research, with results from a clinical trial...
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Increased bloods levels of the omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA could "postpone" age-related cognitive decline that may precede dementia and Alzheimer's disease, suggest two new studies.
An increasi...
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Scientists from the Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Alabama, US, have reported a mechanism by which curcumin, the active ingredient in the turmeric spice, may protect against cancer....
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Arterial calcification, a process of hardening of the arteries, may be inhibited and even reversed with supplementation with high-dose vitamin K, suggests an animal study.
Atherosclerosis, known as...
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A team of Japanese, Bangladeshi and Kuwaiti researchers has reported that dietary supplements of chitosan cut weight gain and cholesterol levels in rats.
The researchers randomly assigned 25 young ...
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People with high cholesterol levels and taking statins reduced their frequency of major cardiac events by about 20 per cent when supplemented with the omega-3 of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), researche...
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High intake of vitamin D and calcium from the diet and supplements may cut the risk of colorectal cancer by over 30 per cent, suggests a new study.
A growing body of studies is reporting protective...
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The elderly currently make up 10 per cent of the global population - a figure that is expected to double by 2050, placing increasing demands on public health systems and medical and social services.
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Pycnogenol, which is derived from the bark of maritime pine, which grows along the south west coast of France, already has a patent on its use to reduce pre-menstrual and menstrual pain. It has previo...
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A combination of garlic supplements and vitamin C reduced blood pressure back to normal levels in people with mildly elevated levels, says a pilot study.
"Combinations of garlic and vitamin C are a...
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Widely featured ahead of their airing on UK television on Thursday (15/03/07) are the results of a study on four overweight youngsters by Professor Basant Puri, from the Division of Clinical Science a...
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A study presented this week proposes a mechanism by which omega-3 intake could have a bearing on a person's mood and outlook.
In the past, animal studies have found that raising omega-3 intake lead...
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Increased intake of omega-3 fatty acids, particularly docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), are linked to increased bone build up in young men, says a new study.
"This was the first study to investigate the ...
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Increased intake of soy isoflavones significantly reduced the risk of prostate cancer amongst Japanese men by as much as 50 per cent, says a new study.
"To our knowledge, this is the first prospect...
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Previous studies have focused on the health benefits of the fruit and fruit juice of pomegranates (Punica granatum L). Now, researchers in Beijing, China, have found that in animal experiments an ext...
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Scientists at the University of Louisville School of Medicine and the USDA's Human Nutrition Research Center at Grand Forks have carried out research on mice which suggests that increasing daily coppe...
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Increased intake of omega-3 fatty acids may cut the risk of colorectal cancer in men by a whopping 66 per cent, but only in men not taking aspirin, suggests new research.
Omega-3 has been identifie...
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Selenium supplements may reduce the risk of heart disease by inhibiting the oxidation of LDL ("bad") cholesterol, suggests a small study from Italy.
Writing in the Journal Nutrition, Metabolism and...
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Barry Halliwell and his colleagues at the National University of Singapore have published more details of their on-going work on the relationship between zinc and the formation of atherosclerotic plaq...
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The American Heart Association recommends that people should consume 1000 mg/day of the omega-3 fatty acids, docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), to promote heart health with h...
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A diet rich in vitamin A (retinol) may cut the risk of stomach cancer by 44 per cent, suggests a prospective study from Sweden.
The study, which analysed dietary data from over 36,000 women and 45,...
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Scientists have reported that daily supplements of calcium and vitamin D, which have long been linked to improving bone health, may also reduce the risk of stress fractures during exercise.
The res...
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A major Europe-wide study reports that a synbiotic supplement comprising the prebiotics inulin and oligofructose, and a mixture of two probiotics, successfully reduced several markers of colon cancer....
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A diet rich in the plant omega-3 alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) reduced blood pressure by up to six per cent, says new research from Greece.
In the UK alone, there are an estimated 10m people with hype...
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An American study led by a team of cancer specialists at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Seattle has investigated the relationship between serum selenium levels, smoking habit and prostate...
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Two new meta-analyses of previous research results suggest that vitamin D could offer protection against breast and colorectal cancer. Both analyses were carried out by a large team of cancer preven...
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Chromium picolinate as a nutritional supplement for diabetics does have a significant positive effect on blood sugar, insulin, and cholesterol levels, says a new review.
Chromium is an essential tr...
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The decline of mental function that naturally occurs with age may be increased by falling selenium levels, suggests new research from France.
The epidemiological study, published in the current iss...
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Daily high-dose omega-3 supplements were found to decrease the severity of symptoms associated with ankylosing spondylitis, a chronic disease that mainly affects joints of the spine and hips.
The s...
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Magnesium supplements during adolescence, a key time for bone formation, boosted bone health in 120 girls in the US - research that suggests the mineral could have long-term benefits.
There are two...
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Supplementation of soy isoflavones to ease the symptoms of the menopause like hot flushes does have an effect, according to a meta-analysis from Australian researchers.
The researchers, led by Laur...
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An increased intake of folate by diet and supplements may halve the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, suggests new research from the US.
Writing in the Archives of Neurology, lead author Jose...
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Folic acid seems to have been in the news a lot recently and this week is no exception. To the list of already well established benefits of this vitamin, should be added a 33% reduction in the incid...
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While it is generally understood where vitamin A is stored in the body and what its function is, it has remained a mystery how it is delivered to the cells that need it. Now US research has led to th...
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Consumption of >30g of fibre a day could reduce the risk of developing breast cancer in pre-menopausal women by 52%. No link was found between fibre consumption and breast cancer risk in post-menopau...
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A combination of calcium plus vitamin D during weight loss in overweight and obese women could improve blood cholesterol levels, says new research from Canada.
Researchers from the University of La...
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Since Helicobacter pylori, an organism implicated in peptic ulcers and gastric cancer, is becoming increasingly resistant to antibiotics, the search is on for other substances which show anti-H. pylor...
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Researchers in the US have found that plant derived omega-3 alpha-linolenic acid may improve bone health. However it would appear that the ratio of omega-3 to omega-6 is of prime importance. Therefo...
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Older people taking folic acid supplementation had improved memory and ability to process information, as well as a slower rate of age-related cognitive decline, says a study from the Netherlands.
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US researchers applied the risk assessment methodology used by the US Food and Nutrition Board (FNB) to derive the safe Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL) for vitamin D3. They found that according to ...
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A multivitamin and mineral supplement boosted the birth weight of children born to undernourished women, says a trial from India, results that could have lifelong implications for the offspring.
Th...
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Dietary supplementation with the prebiotics inulin and oligofructose reduced the build up of fatty plaques associated with atherosclerosis, reports an animal study from France.
Writing in the Briti...
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Supplementation of soy isoflavones to ease the symptoms of the menopause like hot flushes does have an effect, according to a meta-analysis from Australian researchers.
The researchers, led by Laur...
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The blood levels of beta-carotene are tied to the total level of antioxidants, not solely to the carotenoid itself, says a new study that may help explain discrepancies in the science about the nutrie...
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Supplements of folic acid may prevent age-related hearing loss in older men and women, says a new double-blind, randomised, placebo-controlled trial from the Netherlands.
The study, published in th...
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Researchers from the University of California have found that kelp, the brown seaweed washed up on beaches, may help reduce the risk of hormone-dependant cancers. In a study carried out with female ra...
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A study by a research group at the Copenhagen University Hospital in Denmark has found that a diet rich in olive oil reduced bloodstream levels of 8-oxodG (8-oxodeoxyguanosine), which is a marker for...
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French researchers have found that the probiotic bacterium, Lactobacillus acidophilus, eases intestinal pain in rats. It is thought that this bacterium may help relieve the pain of irritable bowel sy...
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In this week's British Medical Journal, Dr David Wald and his co-authors point out, that if it worked, increasing folic acid intake would be a cheap and easy way to reduce heart disease. However, dif...
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Research by the US National Cancer Institute has found that a high consumption of soya based foods during childhood could reduce the risk of developing breast cancer later in life by up to 58%.
A...
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Maria Hedelin and colleagues from the Karolinska Institutet in Sweden have found frequent consumption of fatty fish may offer men some protection against prostate cancer. Her study is published online...
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Several news sources report on a small study of 279 women all with breast cancer. It seemed to show that serum levels of 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D (1,25-(OH)2D3) were significantly higher in patients wi...
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Fructooligosaccharide (FOS) and inulin are soluble dietary fibres that are commonly used as fat and sugar replacers. These ingredients promote the growth of beneficial intestinal microflora population...
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A recent study led by Dr Halcyon Skinner, now based at the University of Wisconsin, US, using data collected by Harvard University, suggests that the consumption of vitamin D supplements could substan...
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Women who get adequate amounts of vitamin E during their pregnancy may help to lower their offspring's risk of developing asthma. It is thought that this may be because vitamin E is closely involved i...
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A Japanese study has found that consumption of green tea is linked to a lower risk of death due to all causes and due to cardiovascular disease, but no link was found between green tea consumption and...
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News sources this week are full of corny headlines about vindaloo curries and headaches cures! This is because a study funded by the Scottish Executive, UK, has found that salicylic acid, a compound ...
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