JAMA Abstract - Low Fat Dietary Pattern and Risk of Invasive Breast Cancer

Women were randomly assigned to the dietary modification intervention group (40% [n = 19 541]) or the comparison group (60% [n = 29 294]). The interve...
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Vitamins C & E may benefit women on oral contraceptives

Supplements of vitamins C and E may protect against the increase in markers of oxidative stress in women receiving oral contraceptives, says a new stu...
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Vitamin D and calcium may increase life expectancy in elderly Supplementatio

Supplementation of vitamin D with calcium could help to increase life expectancy in elderly people, whilst vitamin D alone may not, say researchers....
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High-dose vitamin D may alleviate menstrual cramps: Study

Women who experience painful menstrual cramps could find relief from high-dose vitamin D3, according to new research - which suggests the dietary supp...
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Dietary antioxidants may reduce stroke risk in women: Study

Increasing the intake of antioxidants in the diet is associated with a reduced risk of stroke in women, according to new research....
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Folate may reduce pre-menopausal breast cancer risk: Study

Increased intakes of folate may reduce the risk of breast cancer, but the benefits appear linked to a woman's menopausal state, suggests a new study....
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Magnesium supplements may ease hot flashes for breast cancer patients

Daily supplements of magnesium may ease hot flashes in women with breast cancer, suggest data from a pilot phase II trial from Virginia Commonwealth U...
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Increased B vitamins may ease PMS symptoms: Study

Higher intakes of the B vitamins thiamine and riboflavin from the diet may reduce the incidence of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) by about 35 percent, su...
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Essential fatty acid supplements may ease PMS, says trial

A supplement containing a mix of essential fatty acids and vitamins may significantly reduce the symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS), according to...
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