Anti-ageing skincare products have been flying off shelves ahead of mother's day, reports suggest.
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A new study suggests that supplements of ginkgo biloba may reduce the risk of mild memory problems, but only if the supplements are taken as directed.
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A ten-year study has concluded that people who own a cat appear to be less likely to have a heart attack.
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A growing number of pets are being treated for obesity, according to sales figures for veterinary drugs.
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Consumers should not be concerned about taking too much folic acid, health experts have claimed.
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Infant formula must contain omega-3 and omega-6 in order to provide babies with these necessary nutrients, experts have claimed.
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Herbal remedies may help to increase the chances of pregnancy in couples who are trying to conceive, a new book has claimed.
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New research suggests that antidepressants such as Prozac and Seroxat may not work for the majority of patients with depression.
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People who consume plenty of magnesium in the form of dietary supplements may be less likely to develop gallstones, new research suggests.
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A protein has been found to play a critical role in bone formation and strength in later life and may provide a new target for treatments for osteoporosis, scientists have said.
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Omega-3 fish oils and other essential fatty acids play an important part in maintaining eye sight and helping to prevent age-related macular degeneration (AMD), experts claim.
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New research suggests that many people are still not getting the necessary vitamins and minerals from their diet and may need to take dietary supplements unless they are able to radically improve their diet.
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Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) may help to boost performance and reduce exercise-related fatigue, a new study has found.
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Britons should spend more time tending to their teeth in order to prevent dental health problems, a new study suggests.
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A new study suggests that lycopene, a carotenoid found in tomatoes, may help to reduce the risk of bowel cancer in individuals with a family history of the disease.
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A new study has found that adolescent girls may benefit from taking calcium supplements, although the effects do not last if the person stops taking supplements.
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Glucosamine supplements may not be a miracle cure, but they do improve the symptoms of arthritis, a patient has insisted.
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The market for vitamins, minerals and supplements grew by 0.
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A new study has brought scientists a step closer to understanding why more women than men suffer from depression and anxiety.
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Long-distance runners who take probiotic supplements suffer from fewer infections, new research suggests.
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Consumers can easily boost the health of their hair, skin and nails by taking supplements, an expert has claimed.
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A fatty acid could benefit people with dry eye syndrome, a group of US researchers has found.
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Antioxidant pigments in fruit and vegetables could be used to prevent unwanted weight gain, new research suggests.
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Although Britons might be forgiven for thinking spring had arrived over the weekend, the latest chilly weather has acted as a harsh reminder that the nation is still officially in the grips of winter and its characteristic colds and flu.
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Obesity among humans has been making the headlines in recent months, but it seems the issue is also pertinent for our pets.
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Canadian scientists are planning to conduct research into the possible use of vitamins and minerals to treat the symptoms of asthma.
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Women who take dietary supplements during pregnancy could have larger and heavier babies, new research suggests.
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There are a number of factors that can increase a man's risk of developing prostate cancer, according to an expert.
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Chicken soup as a treatment for colds may seem like an old wives' tale, but the remedy may provide real benefits, an expert has claimed.
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A combination of supplements could help to improve eye sight in people with age-related macular degeneration (AMD), researchers suggest.
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Ginseng is to be the subject of a major new research project in Canada thanks to a $6.
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Older women are more prone to depression than older men and are also more likely to remain depressed for longer, new research shows.
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British researchers have discovered that beetroot extract may help to fight hypertension (high blood pressure).
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Recent statistics about the number of drug prescriptions being administered to help fight obesity may lead many consumers to consider weight loss drugs.
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A new study has found that people with low levels of folate may be at higher risk of dementia.
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A compound found in grapefruit may help to combat hepatitis C infection, researchers have said.
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Supplements of vitamin A and zinc may help to protect young children against malaria, a new study suggests.
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Pregnant women need to take advice about their diets seriously or risk harmful infections, a spokesperson for NHS Direct has warned.
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People who drink a lot of alcohol could be at a higher risk of contracting a serious form of pneumonia after an operation, new research has warned.
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Pregnant women need to take advice about their diets seriously or risk harmful infections, a spokesperson for NHS Direct has warned.
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People who drink a lot of alcohol could be at a higher risk of contracting a serious form of pneumonia after an operation, new research has warned.
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People who are living on lower incomes are far less likely to follow government guidelines that say everyone should eat at least five pieces of fruit or vegetable per day, one nutritional scientist has claimed.
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Canadian researchers believe they may have made a breakthrough in efforts to boost memory retention.
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