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'Omega-3 can help control eczema'

A diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids can reduce the severity of eczema symptoms reported one newspaper (28 March 2008). The newspaper report generally accurately summarised the findings of a well-conducted randomised controlled trial. The small size of the trial means that further research is needed to confirm the findings.

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Radiotherapy for breast cancer: could fewer doses be equally effective?

Women receiving radiotherapy following surgery for breast cancer could receive fewer doses in future, reported two newspapers (19 March 2008). One newspaper generally accurately reported the findings of a well-conducted randomised controlled trial; the other report was very brief. Longer term data are required to confirm the trial findings.

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Does aspirin reduce the risk of asthma in women?

Aspirin reduces the risk of asthma by 10% in women reported two newspapers (13 March 2008). The newspaper reports of a well-conducted trial of 37,270 women with no history of asthma were generally accurate. The study's results appear reliable, but may not apply to all women.

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