(February 26, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From Boston - According to research in the Archives of Internal Medicine, taking supplements may reduce the risk of age-related macular degeneration in women. In a study of over 5,400 women, researchers found that taking vitamins B6 and B12 as well as folic acid reduced the risk of developing any form of AMD by 34%. Furthermore, taking the supplements reduced the risk of severe macular degeneration by 41%.
 
From Sydney - According to research in the Lancet, blood pressure lowering drugs may reduce cardiovascular risk among dialysis patients. In a study of over 1,500 patients on maintenance dialysis, researchers found that treatment with antihypertensive drugs reduced the risk of cardiovascular events by 29%. In addition, treatment reduced the risk of all-cause mortality by 20%.

And finally, from London - According to a report from the World Cancer Research Fund, many cancers could be prevented through healthy living habits. In an international study, experts concluded that adopting healthier diets, exercising more and controlling weight could prevent about a third of the most common cancers in high-income countries. These estimates did not include smoking, which accounts for about a third of all cancers.

For Insidermedicine in 60, I'm Dr. Susan Sharma.