Analysis: omega-3 fatty acids still matter
Analysis: omega-3 fatty acids still matter Hundreds of clinical trials have been done on the possible benefits of omega-3 fatty acids for the prevention of…
Iron, omega-3s have different effects on kids' brains
Iron, omega-3s have different effects on kids' brains For children with low stores of two brain-power nutrients, supplements may have different, and complex,…
No link found between calcium intake and heart risk
No link found between calcium intake and heart risk Researchers at the Institute for Aging Research (IFAR) at Hebrew SeniorLife, an affiliate of Harvard…
Daily multivitamin use doesn’t ward off heart attack, stroke
Daily multivitamin use doesn’t ward off heart attack, stroke According to a large, well-controlled study that included nearly 15,000 middle aged and older…
Do you need a multivitamin?
Do you need a multivitamin? While a daily multivitamin hasn't been proven to guard against chronic disease in well-nourished individuals, there are good…
Omega-3 intake boosts memory in healthy young adults
Omega-3 intake boosts memory in healthy young adults In the first study of its kind, researchers at the University of Pittsburgh have determined that healthy…
Low calcium diet linked to higher risk of hormone condition in women
Low calcium diet linked to higher risk of hormone condition in women A low calcium diet is associated with a higher risk of developing a common hormone…
Low levels of vitamin D associated with mortality in older adults
Low levels of vitamin D associated with mortality in older adults Low levels of vitamin D and high levels of parathyroid hormone are associated with…
Ginkgo biloba does not improve memory
Ginkgo biloba does not improve memory Taking Gingko biloba supplements does not improve memory, attention or problem solving in healthy individuals,…
Lower vitamin D could increase risk of dying for frail older adults
Lower vitamin D could increase risk of dying for frail older adults A new study concludes that among older adults -- especially those who are frail -- low…