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Researchers in Maryland have found that vitamin D deficiency may be linked to poor diabetes control.

New evidence suggests that in women trying to become pregnant using in vitro fertilization (IVF), acupuncture may not improve success rates.

Fish oil supplementation may be linked to a lower risk of breast cancer, researchers report in the journal Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention.

A new study suggests that a diet rich in simple carbohydrates may be linked to an increased risk of pancreatic cancer.

Contrary to popular belief, shark cartilage may not be an effective adjunct therapy for cancer, researchers report in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute.

A new study suggests that ginger may help alleviate pain from exercise-induced muscle injury.

The Mediterranean diet has been shown to help prevent heart disease, but now new research suggests it may also be beneficial for people who already have heart problems.

New evidence suggests that by drinking milk after weightlifting, women may gain more muscle and lose more fat than by drinking energy drinks.

Prepare for the North American Pharmacy Licensure Examination (NAPLEX®) with Mosby's Pharmacy Review for the NAPLEX.

WBZ Boston News consulted Dr. Catherine Ulbricht, co-founder of Natural Standard and Senior Attending Pharmacist at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston to learn about relaxation drinks. These new drinks often contain herbal extracts or natural hormones and are formulated to help reduce stress and anxiety and improve sleep.

Some patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) may experience fast-acting symptom relief from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), with benefits lasting several weeks, researchers report in the journal Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology.

Fish oil supplementation may not improve cognitive function in older adults, researchers report in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.

An evidence-based systematic review of stevia by the Natural Standard Research Collaboration is featured in the latest issue of Cardiovascular & Hematological Agents in Medicinal Chemistry.

A compound in peppers called dihydrocapsiate (DCT) may help promote weight loss, researchers reported at the annual Experimental Biology Meeting in Anaheim, Calif. DCT is structurally similar to capsaicin, another constituent found in hot peppers.

A new animal study suggests that compounds in green tea may offer antioxidant protection in eye tissues.