 A panel of health experts has highlighted the importance of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids for young children by recommending that infant formulas should contain the omega oils.
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 Egyptian scientists have discovered that green tea could be a useful asset in the fight against resistant superbugs.
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 Supplements of folic acid could help to reduce the extent of tissue damage during a heart attack, new research suggests.
Continue reading: Folic acid supplements may reduce heart damage »
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 A growing trend for skipping breakfast is leading to an increased need for weight management, new research suggests.
Continue reading: Missed breakfasts fuel obesity increase »
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 Patients with the chronic skin condition psoriasis may be more likely to suffer from other medical ailments, such as heart disease, depression and cancer, a new study suggests.
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 German researchers have found that patients with eczema may benefit from increasing their intake of omega-3.
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 Pet owners are being encouraged to help their dog or cat towards better health as an overweight animal is more likely to meet an early grave.
Continue reading: Obese pets face early death »
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 The importance of good pet nutrition is being highlighted to mark National Nutritional Month.
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 The Vegetarian & Vegan Foundation (VVF) is about to celebrate its sixth anniversary and has marked the occasion by highlighting the health benefits of the lifestyle choice.
Continue reading: Charity recommends vegetarian diet for good health »
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 A new study suggests that people in their 40s should take weight management seriously as high levels of abdominal fat appear to be linked to dementia in later life.
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 Women who are considering taking hormone replacement therapy (HRT) to control the symptoms of menopause may want to consider a more natural alternative after a new study revealed that the drugs can increase the risk of breast cancer recurrence.
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 A new study has revealed that it is harder for women to keep in good shape as they age than it is for men.
Continue reading: Maintaining muscle mass in old age 'harder for women' »
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 Experts at the University of Rochester Medical Centre have found that a natural antioxidant occurring in grape skins and red wine could help to destroy pancreatic cancer cells when used alongside conventional treatments.
Continue reading: Grape antioxidant could fight cancer cells »
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 Cod liver oil can be beneficial for patients with rheumatoid arthritis, a new study has found.
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 A combination of gene variants appear to be linked to high cholesterol and heart attack risk and could help doctors to identify patients who need to take cholesterol-lowering action.
Continue reading: Study links gene variants to heart attack risk »
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 Men may want to take folic acid supplements after a new study found that men with low levels of dietary folate have higher rates of abnormal sperm.
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 An EU-funded study has found that plant compounds called flavonoids may help to protect the heart against heart attack.
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 Scientists have found that a compound found in soybeans may help to prevent the spread of prostate cancer.
Continue reading: Soy compound may prevent prostate cancer spread »
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 Tea appears to help protect women against heart attacks and strokes, although the beneficial effects do not seem to occur in men.
Continue reading: Tea extracts may protect female heart »
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 Supplements containing a compound from grape skins could one day help to prevent common complications associated with diabetes, a new study suggests.
Continue reading: Grape skin supplements may benefit diabetics »
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 Women who experience unusual food cravings while pregnant may be receiving a sign from their body that they are short on certain key nutrients, experts believe.
Continue reading: Pregnancy cravings may signal nutrient needs »
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 A new study has found that Pycnogenol, an antioxidant extract from the bark of the French maritime pine tree, can help to improve memory in elderly people.
Continue reading: Pine bark extract improves memory »
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 People with varicose veins or spider veins on their legs may benefit from herbal supplements, an expert has suggested.
Continue reading: Herbal extracts may treat unsightly leg veins »
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 The effects of inadequate sleep are more profound in women than in men, a new study has found.
Continue reading: Poor sleep 'more dangerous in women' »
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 Vitamin D supplements in early childhood can help to prevent type-1 diabetes in later life, researchers have claimed.
Continue reading: Extra vitamin D in childhood cuts diabetes risk »
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 An article in the latest edition of the Mayo Clinic Proceedings summarises the benefits of omega-3 fatty acids for the cardiovascular system.
Continue reading: Researchers highlight heart benefits of omega-3 »
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 Male smokers with a high intake of magnesium may have a lower risk of stroke than those with a low intake, a new study suggests.
Continue reading: Magnesium may lower stroke risk in smokers »
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 The average adult's diet is deficient in omega-3 fatty acids which, in the case of pregnant women, can have serious implications for the health of offspring, scientists have warned.
Continue reading: Pregnant women deficient in omega-3 fatty acids »
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 Many men are unaware of the symptoms of prostate cancer and those who do know the symptoms would often delay visiting a doctor if they had concerns, a new survey shows.
Continue reading: Study finds lack of prostate awareness »
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 Many people who suffer from joint disease find relief by making certain dietary changes or complementing their diet with supplements.
Continue reading: Nutrition may promote healthy joints »
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 Supplements containing lutein and zeaxanthin can improve eye health, even in people with seemingly healthy eyes, a new study suggests.
Continue reading: Supplements may boost eye health »
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 Many pet owners are literally killing their pets with kindness by overfeeding them, a veterinary charity has warned.
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 Having a chronic medical condition such as cancer is often the main factor behind a person's decision to start taking dietary supplements, a new study has found.
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 People who follow a low-carbohydrate diet, such as the highly controversial Atkins diet, could also have a low folic acid intake, researchers have found.
Continue reading: Low-carb diet 'also low in folic acid' »
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 A natural remedy made from mint could help to treat laminitis, a painful condition that affects horses' hooves.
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