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A range of home remedies can help reduce heavy periods. When the bleeding is severe, doctors may also recommend medication or surgery. Learn more here. View original article Contributor:

Scientists have discussed for decades whether chocolate can improve mood. The latest research links reduced depressive symptoms to eating dark chocolate. View original article Contributor:

A study in mice finds that eating less of a particular amino acid that is found in high levels in meat and eggs enhances the effects of cancer treatments. View original article Contributor:

A new study suggests that people who have a higher vitamin A intake may have a lower risk of developing a common form of skin cancer. View original article Contributor:

In the proceedings of a recent conference about the interplay between nutrition and cancer, specialists note that interdisciplinarity is the way forward. View original article Contributor:

Zinc plays a vital role in many functions in the body, including growth. Learn about which foods contain the most zinc here. We also cover vegetarian and vegan options. View original article Contributor:

Many people drink diet soda as a low or zero calorie alternative to regular soda. While it may seem like the better choice, diet soda still has health risks. Learn about them here. View original article Contributor:

At MNT, the team has been recovering from a recent heatwave. But as Managing Editor Honor Whiteman reveals, the temperature isn’t the only thing on the up. View original article Contributor:

Dietary cholesterol is the cholesterol a person gets from the foods they eat. These include most animal products. Learn about the new recommendations about how much cholesterol and fat to consume here. View original article Contributor:

Bone density decreases with time, and some people have a risk of developing weak or brittle bones. Learn how to increase or maintain bone density here. View original article Contributor: