Women with high levels of vitamin B6 in their diet seem to have a decreased risk of developing colorectal cancer -- especially those who consume alcohol -- according to a report from Sweden. Researchers at the Karolinska Institute in Sweden analyzed data from 61,433 women in the Swedish Mammography Cohort study. The women were cancer-free and between 40 and 76 years of age when they enrolled, and were followed for an average of nearly...

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A migraine headache is throbbing head pain which worsens with physical movement, usually on one side. It may last from 4 to 72 hours. A migraine may happen only once or twice a year, or as often as daily. It may be accompanied by nausea or vomiting, and a sensitivity to light, sound and smell. You may also feel tired, confused or feel light-headed, or have a tender scalp or neck. You may feel...

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Summer is here and you and your family may be traveling somewhere. But there's a chance that at least one of you may get diarrhea as a result of eating food or drinking water that contains pathogenic organisms. Instead of potentially ruining your vacation, why not take along some "probiotics" that will help you prevent or have a better recovery from diarrhea? Probiotics are beneficial bacteria in your intestine that help to keep unhealthy...

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Over the years, several studies have pointed to a link between Parkinson's disease and exposure to pesticides. Parkinson's is a chronic, irreversible disease that affects 1% of people over the age of 65 worldwide. Actor Michael J Fox and boxing legend Mohammed Ali are sufferers. The illness occurs when brain cells that produce a chemical called dopamine malfunction and die. Symptoms include tremors, stiffness, slow movement, and poor coordination and balance. New research at...

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