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Big doses needed for elimination of low vitamin D levels for African Americans: Study

By Stephen DANIELLS, 19-Jul-2012 Over 90% of African Americans may have vitamin D deficiency, and daily doses of 4,000IU may be needed to eliminate deficiency, says a new study from...

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Vitamin C gives us breathing space

19-Mar-2004 Vitamin C may prevent symptoms associated with respiratory diseases such as cystic fibrosis and asthma by hydrating the airways and clearing them from potential pathogens, report scientists this month,...

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Turmeric could help treat cystic fibrosis

23-Apr-2004 A compound in the curry spice turmeric appears to correct the cystic fibrosis defect in mice, report Canadian scientists today, demonstrating the potential for treating the disease in humans....

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Selenium may reduce prostate cancer markers: Study

By Nathan Gray, 23-Feb-2011 Supplementation with selenium glycinate may increase the activities of related plasma enzymes, and reduce the levels of an important marker for the risk of prostate cancer,...

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Selenium-enriched dairy shows colon protecting potential: Study

By Stephen Daniells, 08-Apr-2011 Selenium-enriched dairy protein may produce changes in the expression of genes in the colon, and regulate the risk of developing cancer, suggests a new study from...

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Fish oil supplementation may slow prostate cancer growth

By Nathan Gray, 27-Oct-2011 A low-fat diet supplemented with fish oil pills may slow the growth of prostate cancer cells human prostate cancer tissue compared to a traditional high-fat Western...

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Coffee consumption may lower endometrial cancer risk, study

By Ben Bouckley, 24-Nov-2011 Women who drink four or more cups of coffee a day may have a lower risk of developing endrometrial (uterine) cancer, according to a new Harvard...

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Omega-3 may reduce inflammatory marker to offer ‘multiple’ health benefits

By Stephen Daniells, 02-Mar-2012 Increased intakes of omega-3 fatty acids may reduce a specific marker of inflammation and confer heart and anti-cancer benefits, according to two new studies in the...

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Folic acid fortification may reduce childhood cancer risk: Study

By Nathan Gray, 23-May-2012 Fortification of foods with folic acid could help to reduce the incidence of some of the most common types of kidney and brain cancers in children,...

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Coffee consumption could cut skin cancer risk

By Nathan Gray, 03-Jul-2012 The consumption of caffeinated coffee may be associated with a reduction in the risk of the most common form of skin cancer, say researchers. http://www.nutraingredients.com/Health/Cancer-risk-reduction/Coffee-consumption-could-cut-skin-cancer-risk

Diseases and Conditions

Big doses needed for elimination of low vitamin D levels for African Americans: Study

Vitamin C gives us breathing space

Turmeric could help treat cystic fibrosis

Selenium may reduce prostate cancer markers: Study

Selenium-enriched dairy shows colon protecting potential: Study

Fish oil supplementation may slow prostate cancer growth

Coffee consumption may lower endometrial cancer risk, study

Omega-3 may reduce inflammatory marker to offer ‘multiple’ health benefits

Folic acid fortification may reduce childhood cancer risk: Study

Coffee consumption could cut skin cancer risk

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