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  <title><![CDATA[Low levels of the omega-3 fatty acid may contribute to the neurodegenerative disease ]]></title> 
  <link>http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2010-09/uoc--ldl090810.php</link> 
  <description><![CDATA[UC Irvine researchers have discovered that markedly depleted amounts of an omega-3 fatty acid in brain tissue samples from Alzheimer's patients may be due to the liver's inability to produce the complex fat, also contained in fish-oil supplements ]]></description>
  <pubDate>Thu, 9 Sep 2010 08:00:00 EST</pubDate> 
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  <title><![CDATA[What to Know About Omega-3s and Fish ]]></title> 
  <link>http://www.webmd.com/diet/features/what-to-know-about-omega-3s-and-fish?print=true</link> 
  <description><![CDATA[Experts explain which fish are best for omega-3s, and which you should limit due to mercury ]]></description>
  <pubDate>Wed, 8 Sep 2010 08:00:00 EST</pubDate> 
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  <title><![CDATA[Low-Carb Diet is Better When Rich in Veggies ]]></title> 
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  <description><![CDATA[Eating a low-carbohydrate diet in which more fat and protein sources come from plants than animals may be protective ]]></description>
  <pubDate>Tue, 7 Sep 2010 08:00:00 EST</pubDate> 
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  <title><![CDATA[Drinking a glass of milk can stop garlic breath ]]></title> 
  <link>http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-11138979</link> 
  <description><![CDATA[If you are worried about garlic breath, drink a glass of milk, say scientists who claim it can stop the lingering odou ]]></description>
  <pubDate>Mon, 6 Sep 2010 08:00:00 EST</pubDate> 
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  <title><![CDATA[Cinnamon extract could lower risk of diabetes ]]></title> 
  <link>http://www.ausfoodnews.com.au/2010/08/26/cinnamon-extract-could-lower-risk-of-diabetes.html</link> 
  <description><![CDATA[Cinnamon extract could help reduce risk factors associated with heart disease and diabetes, according to new research ]]></description>
  <pubDate>Sun, 5 Sep 2010 08:00:00 EST</pubDate> 
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  <title><![CDATA[Chemical In Widely Consumed Foods Linked To Skin Cancer ]]></title> 
  <link>http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/printerfriendlynews.php?newsid=199950</link> 
  <description><![CDATA[The September cover story of the nation's leading cancer journal, Cancer Research, features a new study from The Hormel Institute, University of Minnesota, that links capsaicin, a component of chili peppers, to skin cancer ]]></description>
  <pubDate>Sat, 4 Sep 2010 08:00:00 EST</pubDate> 
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  <title><![CDATA[Soy may ease sleep problems in older women ]]></title> 
  <link>http://www.reutershealth.com/archive/2010/09/02/eline/links/20100902elin004.html</link> 
  <description><![CDATA[The estrogen-like compounds found in soy could help postmenopausal women get a better night's sleep, according to a small study. ]]></description>
  <pubDate>Fri, 3 Sep 2010 08:00:00 EST</pubDate> 
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  <title><![CDATA[Cranberry juice shows promise blocking Staph infections ]]></title> 
  <link>http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2010-09/wpi-cjs090110.php</link> 
  <description><![CDATA[You may know that cranberry juice can be used to help prevent urinary tract infections, but a new study finds that it may also help stop staph infections. ]]></description>
  <pubDate>Thu, 2 Sep 2010 08:00:00 EST</pubDate> 
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  <title><![CDATA[Selenium intake linked to decreased risk of bladder cancer  ]]></title> 
  <link>http://sify.com/news/printer_friendly.php?a=kjbn4ddeicj</link> 
  <description><![CDATA[Increasing selenium intake may decrease the risk of bladder cancer, according to a new study. ]]></description>
  <pubDate>Wed, 1 Sep 2010 08:00:00 EST</pubDate> 
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  <title><![CDATA[Is genetically altered fish OK? U.S. to decide ]]></title> 
  <link>http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/38926212/ns/health-food_safety/</link> 
  <description><![CDATA[U.S. health officials are set to rule on whether a faster-growing, genetically engineered fish is safe to eat in a decision that could deliver the first altered animal food to consumers' dinner plate ]]></description>
  <pubDate>Tue, 31 Aug 2010 08:00:00 EST</pubDate> 
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  <title><![CDATA[More omega-3 fats didn't aid heart patients ]]></title> 
  <link>http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/38905037/ns/health-heart_health/</link> 
  <description><![CDATA[Eating more heart-healthy omega-3 fats provided no additional benefit in a study of heart attack survivors who were already getting good care, Dutch researchers report ]]></description>
  <pubDate>Mon, 30 Aug 2010 08:00:00 EST</pubDate> 
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  <title><![CDATA[Grapefruit extract shows anti-diabetes potential ]]></title> 
  <link>http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/printerfriendlynews.php?newsid=199057</link> 
  <description><![CDATA[ An antioxidant extracted from grapefruit may help the liver break down fat and improve insulin sensitivity]]></description>
  <pubDate>Sun, 29 Aug 2010 08:00:00 EST</pubDate> 
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  <title><![CDATA[Broccoli and bananas may fight Crohn's disease, scientists say  ]]></title> 
  <link>http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-11085454</link> 
  <description><![CDATA[Laboratory studies show fibres from the vegetables may boost the body's natural defences against stomach infections ]]></description>
  <pubDate>Sat, 28 Aug 2010 08:00:00 EST</pubDate> 
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  <title><![CDATA[Black rice could offer major health benefits  ]]></title> 
  <link>http://www.cnn.com/2010/HEALTH/08/26/black.rice.new.brown/</link> 
  <description><![CDATA[It is rich in anthocyanin antioxidants, thought to fight heart disease and cancer. US researchers say it has more vitamin E and fibre and less sugar than blueberries.   ]]></description>
  <pubDate>Fri, 27 Aug 2010 08:00:00 EST</pubDate> 
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  <title><![CDATA[Banana plantain fibers could treat Crohn's disease ]]></title> 
  <link>http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2010-08/uol-bpf082510.php</link> 
  <description><![CDATA[Researchers are working with biotechnology company, Provexis, to test a new plantain based food product that could treat patients with the disease ]]></description>
  <pubDate>Thu, 26 Aug 2010 08:00:00 EST</pubDate> 
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  <title><![CDATA[Vitamin D tied to cancer, autoimmune disease genes  ]]></title> 
  <link>http://www.reutershealth.com/archive/2010/08/24/eline/links/20100824elin007.html</link> 
  <description><![CDATA[Worldwide, an estimated one billion people are deficient in vitamin D ]]></description>
  <pubDate>Wed, 25 Aug 2010 08:00:00 EST</pubDate> 
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  <title><![CDATA[Polyphenol antioxidants inhibit iron absorption ]]></title> 
  <link>http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2010-08/ps-pai082310.php</link> 
  <description><![CDATA[Penn State nutritional scientists found that eating certain polyphenols decreased the amount of iron the body absorbs, which can increase the risk of developing an iron deficiency ]]></description>
  <pubDate>Tue, 24 Aug 2010 08:00:00 EST</pubDate> 
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  <title><![CDATA[Consumers looking for boost of antioxidants may not get what they pay for in bottled teas ]]></title> 
  <link>http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2010-08/acs-btb080610.php</link> 
  <description><![CDATA[a new study suggests, if you're looking for high doses of healthful antioxidants, you might be better off brewing your tea at home ]]></description>
  <pubDate>Mon, 22 Aug 2010 08:00:00 EST</pubDate> 
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  <title><![CDATA[FDA&#8217;s MedWatch Safety Alerts website]]></title> 
  <link>http://www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm221628.htm</link> 
  <description><![CDATA[MedWatch reports can signal a safety problem and lead to FDA action to protect the public from harm, serious illness, or death. ]]></description>
  <pubDate>Sun, 22 Aug 2010 08:00:00 EST</pubDate> 
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  <title><![CDATA[Diet Soft Drinks May Increase Risk of Preterm Birth ]]></title> 
  <link>http://bit.ly/bOEJi6</link> 
  <description><![CDATA[The consumption of artificially sweetened soft drinks, both carbonated and noncarbonated, is associated with an increased risk for births  ]]></description>
  <pubDate>Sat, 21 Aug 2010 08:00:00 EST</pubDate> 
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  <title><![CDATA[Green leafy veg may cut diabetes risk ]]></title> 
  <link>http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-11028825?print=true</link> 
  <description><![CDATA[A diet rich in green leafy vegetables may reduce the risk of developing diabetes, UK research says ]]></description>
  <pubDate>Fri, 20 Aug 2010 08:00:00 EST</pubDate> 
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