 A daily dose of good bacteria is a good way to promote a healthy digestive system, a top nutritionist has said.
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 People with diabetes are known to face a heightened risk of heart disease but a new study suggests that antioxidant pine bark extract may help to reduce the added risk.
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 A particular form of tomato paste could provide a significant level of protection against prostate cancer, scientists have found.
Continue reading: Tomato paste may reduce prostate cancer risk »
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 A new study has highlighted the fact that overweight men are at increased risk of hip problems, although overweight women do not seem to suffer to the same extent.
Continue reading: Overweight men at risk of hip problems »
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 Extracts from apples may help to protect the stomach against complications caused by aspirin, scientists believe.
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 New research suggests that the current recommendation for vitamin D intake in children should be raised to improve bone health.
Continue reading: Current vitamin D recommendations 'should be higher' »
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 Women typically go on two healthy eating attempts every year, with each one lasting for around five weeks, new research suggests.
Continue reading: Ten weeks a year spent dieting »
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 Acne may commonly be regarded as a teen problem, but new research suggests that it has a negative impact on many affected adults.
Continue reading: Acne 'not just a teen issue' »
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 The timing of meals has a large impact on a person's body clock, new research suggests.
Continue reading: Avoiding airline food may reduce jetlag »
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 Consumers may be able to reduce their risk of developing cancer by sprinkling rosemary extract onto meat before cooking it, scientists have found.
Continue reading: Rosemary may block cancer-causing chemicals in meat »
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 Many women may consider switching to natural therapies to ease the symptoms of menopause after a new study found that oral hormone replacement therapy (HRT) increases the risk of blood clots.
Continue reading: HRT pills pose blood clot risk »
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 People with arthritis should follow a healthy lifestyle to help them manage their condition, an expert has claimed.
Continue reading: Healthy lifestyle 'important for arthritis' »
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 Experts have found that giving up smoking is likely to bolster your social life, as smokers are increasingly being edged out of social circles.
Continue reading: Quitting smoking 'good for social life' »
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 New research suggests that patients who have undergone weight loss surgery may benefit from taking probiotic supplements.
Continue reading: Probiotic supplements 'may aid weight loss' »
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 Biological washing detergents are no more harmful for people with eczema than non-biological products, according to a new study by British researchers.
Continue reading: Washing powders not to blame for eczema »
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 The market for women's skincare products is thriving but men are yet to jump on the bandwagon, new research suggests.
Continue reading: Men yet to fall for skincare products »
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 Multivitamins appear to be a popular way of ensuring an adequate intake of vitamins and minerals, a new survey has found.
Continue reading: Third of adults take multivitamins »
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 Many people are deficient in vitamin B6 even though they exceed the recommended daily allowance, a new study has found.
Continue reading: Study identifies vitamin B6 deficiencies »
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 A study at Washington University School of Medicine is investigating whether patients undergoing treatment for breast cancer may benefit from taking vitamin D supplements.
Continue reading: Study investigates benefits of vitamin D »
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 Asian ginseng may provide benefits for people with schizophrenia, scientists have found.
Continue reading: Ginseng may treat schizophrenia »
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 Powder made from rose hips may be better at tackling the joint pain associated with osteoarthritis (OA) than paracetamol, scientists have found.
Continue reading: Rose hip extract 'effective' against osteoarthritis pain »
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 Dietary fibre supplements made from grapes may be better at reducing risk factors for heart disease than those made from other sources, scientists believe.
Continue reading: Grape fibres 'better for heart' than other sources »
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 Omega-3 fish oil may help to dramatically reduce the risk of bowel cancer, a new study suggests.
Continue reading: Omega-3 reduces bowel cancer risk »
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 Supplements of niacin-bound chromium may help to reduce blood pressure, new research suggests.
Continue reading: Chromium supplements may lower blood pressure »
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 The majority of British people do not realise the importance of good oral hygiene for overall health, a new survey has found.
Continue reading: Survey highlights lack of oral healthcare »
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 Scientists at the University of Louisville believe that compounds found in Green tea compounds may stave off brain deficits »
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 Patients who have low levels of vitamin D as a result of little exposure to sunlight appear to be more likely to develop breast cancer, scientists have discovered.
Continue reading: Low vitamin D harmful for breast cancer patients »
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 Elderly people who suffer from depression may benefit from taking supplements of the omega-3 fatty acid eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), scientists have said.
Continue reading: Omega-3 may reduce symptoms of depression »
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 Scientists have found that vitamin D may help to protect healthy prostate cells against damage that can lead to cancer.
Continue reading: Vitamin D may protect prostate cells against cancer »
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 Extracts from French maritime pine bark may help to improve the heart health of patients with diabetes, a new study suggests.
Continue reading: Pine bark extract may boost heart health »
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 The RSPCA has urged dog owners never to leave their pet in an unattended car as this could seriously damage their health or even be fatal.
Continue reading: RSPCA issues sunstroke warning »
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 Athletes may be able to reduce their risk of muscle injuries by taking supplements of co-enzyme Q10, scientists have revealed.
Continue reading: Co-enzyme Q10 may reduce muscle injuries »
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 The UK is one of the largest single markets for dietary supplements in western Europe, according to a market overview.
Continue reading: UK one of Europe's largest supplement markets »
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 The majority of British people do not appear to understand experts' advice to eat five portions of fruit and vegetables every day, research suggests.
Continue reading: UK confused over five-a-day advice »
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 Patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) may benefit from taking additional vitamin D, a new study suggests.
Continue reading: Vitamin D supplements may benefit kidney patients »
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 Supplements containing a compound found in Green tea may reduce fatigue »
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 Today (Tuesday, May 6th) is the best date in 2008 to start a new diet, experts have suggested.
Continue reading: Experts reveal best date to start a diet »
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 Older adults with low levels of vitamin D in their bloodstream may face an elevated risk of depression, scientists have found.
Continue reading: Vitamin D supplements may counter depression »
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 A European study has revealed that British males have the highest rates of major depression and panic syndrome.
Continue reading: Reserved British men suffering from high rate of depression »
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 Pet owners are increasingly buying high quality foods for their beloved animals, new research shows.
Continue reading: Pet food market sees rise in quality pet food sales »
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 Forty-three per cent of households have at least one pet, new research has revealed.
Continue reading: Over two fifths of households have pets »
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 A growing number of people are turning to natural therapies because they like having greater control over their treatment, experts have claimed.
Continue reading: Complementary medicine 'puts the patient in control' »
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 Men may benefit from taking horny goat weed even if they do not suffer from sexual dysfunction, an expert has claimed.
Continue reading: Horny goat weed 'may boost libido' »
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 Scientists have found that curcumin, a natural pigment in turmeric, may be of benefit to patients with type-2 diabetes.
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