 A new study in the journal Bone has found that higher intakes of calcium may significantly improve bone health in children.
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 Experts are concerned by the high number of people in the UK with type-2 diabetes, but a new study suggests that a diet rich in Vitamin C may reduce risk of diabetes »
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 Heart disease affects one in four dogs over the age of seven years, but recent research suggests that the majority of owners are unaware their pet may be suffering.
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 Probiotics can help to reduce inflammation and lessen the unpleasant symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), according to a new review in the journal Nutrition in Clinical Practice.
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 Danish scientists have discovered that the more alcohol a woman drinks, the more likely she is to suffer from perennial allergic rhinitis.
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 Extracts from the biblical Indian Frankincense tree could provide relief for sufferers of osteoarthritis, scientists believe.
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 A review of more than 160 clinical trials has underlined the importance of diet and exercise for brain health.
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 Omega-3 fish oils appear to prevent clogged arteries, according to new research.
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 Mums may want to boost their intake of omega-3 fish oils after a study found that they are beneficial for babies in the womb.
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 The use of vitamin supplements in tandem with a healthy, balanced diet has been encouraged by a senior dietician specialist in child obesity.
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 Many consumers are confident in the health benefits of Scientists seek to improve green tea supplements »
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 The European market for omega-3 fish oils is likely to grow by nearly 24 per cent per year until 2014, according to analysts.
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 Eating a diet that contains plenty of conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) can increase the levels of beneficial fatty acids in breast milk, scientists have revealed.
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 A person would not last for 30 minutes without Coenzyme Q10 (Co Q10), an expert has revealed.
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 Fears surrounding the safety of three mineral forms used in food supplements are groundless, it has been revealed.
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 British adults experience 2.
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 The majority of people do not realise that coffee can be beneficial for health, a new survey suggests.
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 A growing number of people are venturing to exotic locations despite the credit crunch, leading travel companies have claimed.
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 Researchers have discovered that cranberry juice prevents urinary tract infections by stopping bacteria from adhering to cells.
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 Scientists have discovered that grapefruit pulp may help to improve bone health and reduce the risk of the bone thinning disease osteoporosis.
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 The amount of salt consumed by the average British person has fallen over the last few years, new research shows.
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 Britons are at risk of suffering from a vitamin D deficiency because they believe there is no level of sun exposure that is safe.
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 The vast majority of dermatologists in the UK believe that parents should be doing more to protect their children's skin from the sun, new research shows.
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 People should ideally be able to get all the necessary vitamins and minerals from their diet, but an expert has pointed out that this is often not possible.
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 Children over six months who are suffering from diarrhoea could benefit from taking Zinc effective against diarrhoea in children »
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 The diet a woman eats during pregnancy can have a lasting impact on her child's future health, experts have said.
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 A diet of unhealthy foods has fuelled a massive rise in the number of obese pets in Britain, experts have warned.
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 Scientists have discovered that vitamin K may be important for children's long-term bone health.
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 Owners are poisoning their pets by feeding them chocolate and grapes as a treat, experts have revealed.
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 Vitamin D is essential for strong bones and can provide a range of other health benefits, researchers have found.
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 More research should be carried out on food compounds that contribute to a reduced risk of heart disease, one doctor has suggested.
Continue reading: Expert calls for more research into flavonoid health benefits »
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 Fears over the dangers of folic acid may be premature, according to new research that suggests the supplement is as safe as was previously considered.
Continue reading: Study confirms safety of folic acid during pregnancy »
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 Experts are urging people to pay more attention to their bowel habits as part of the nation's annual Gut Week.
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 A combination of dietary supplements that includes omega-3 fish oils could be good for the memory, MIT scientists have said.
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 Scientists believe that people may be able to lower their risk of heart disease by including a more healthy balance of minerals in their diet.
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 Adding prebiotics to infant formula could reduce the number of babies and young children who develop allergies and infections, experts have claimed.
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 A group of MPs were today (July 10th) told about the importance of eating a diet rich in calcium to help protect the bones against fractures due to osteoporosis.
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 A review of published research on omega-3 fatty acids has concluded that they have a number of benefits for the brain.
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 Scientists have shown that supplements containing fish oil and red yeast rice can help to bring down high cholesterol and therefore help to maintain a healthy heart.
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 The antioxidant Lycopene supplements 'good for the arteries' »
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 Levels of vitamin D during pregnancy have been found to affect the development of babies' teeth, it has been reported.
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 An extract taken from the leaves of the globe artichoke plant may help to lower cholesterol, UK scientists have claimed.
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 Women who drink tea with milk are helping to boost their calcium intake and prevent the bone thinning disease osteoporosis, an expert has said.
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 Greek scientists have provided more evidence of the health benefits of Study supports green tea for heart health »
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 Children who take supplements of an omega-3 fish oil can improve their level of mental activity, according to a new study.
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 Eating broccoli appears to reduce the risk of prostate cancer in men, new research in the journal PLoS One suggests.
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 One in three people wake up in the middle of the night at least three times a week, according to a survey by US scientists.
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 A new study has found that a regular dose of caffeine may help to prevent multiple sclerosis, a discovery described by researchers as "exciting and unexpected".
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 People who weighed more than ten pounds at birth are twice as likely to develop rheumatoid arthritis as those with an average birth-weight, new research in the Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases shows.
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