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Get some sun to help reduce risk of uterine fibroids

Adequate vitamin D, from sun or supplements, can dramatically reduce the risk of uterine fibroids, say researchers

18 April, 2013
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Milk thistle extract aids the fight against skin cancer, say researchers

Silibinin, extracted from milk thistle, has been shown to kill skin cancer cells and protect against damage by UVB radiation

16 April, 2013
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B-vitamins may improve schizophrenia symptoms for some

In people with a genetic variant that interferes with folate metabolism, supplementation may improve symptoms like apathy and withdrawal

16 April, 2013
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Brisk walking benefits the heart as much as running

Walking briskly can lower your risk of high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes as much as running can.

15 April, 2013
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Higher iron intake linked to reduced PMS risk

New research suggests that including iron-rich plant foods in your diet can help alleviate the symptoms of premenstrual syndrome

12 April, 2013
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Eating walnuts helps lower diabetes risk

A new study suggests that higher walnut consumption is associated with a significantly lower risk of type-2 diabetes in women

10 April, 2013
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Melatonin reduces oxidative damage in late-stage MS

Daily supplementation with this night-time hormone may help protect the brain in people with secondary progressive multiple sclerosis

8 April, 2013
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Fukushima fallout – thyroid damage in US children

US scientists have shown that children born on the West coast, in the wake of the Fukushima meltdown, are at higher risk of thyroid abnormalities

4 April, 2013
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Osteopathy beats ultrasound for low back pain

A new study shows osteopathic treatment can reduce lower back pain, cut drug use and improve quality of life

4 April, 2013
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Selenium supplements lower the risk of postnatal depression

Adequate selenium during pregnancy can stabilise moods and help ward off depression in new mums

3 April, 2013