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Islamic body launches global anti-coronavirus coalition to stem impact on Islamic world

The Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) has formed a global coalition to stem the negative impact of COVID-19 on the Islamic world, the Morocco-based organization

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Vitamin D pills 'could stop colds or flu'

Vitamin D supplements could spare more than three million people from colds or flu in the UK each year, researchers claim.

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Pregnancy multivitamins are an "unnecessary expense", with no proven benefit for most women, experts say

Multivitamins and mineral supplements in pregnancy are an “unnecessary expense” with no proven benefits for most well-nourished women or their babies, said a review of science data Tuesday.

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No evidence of health benefits from vitamin D supplements: New Zealand study

The wide-spread consumption of vitamin D supplements to help prevent heart attacks, strokes, cancer and bone fractures is probably a waste of time, New Zealand researchers said Tuesday.