Echinacea of little use in fighting colds
Echinacea of little use in fighting colds It's the season when many of us will come down with the common cold. And if you have kids in school, chances…
Vitamin D supplements may cut breast cancer risk
Vitamin D supplements may cut breast cancer risk Toronto researchers are reporting in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition that taking vitamin D in…
Study finds majority of Canadians are falling short on vitamin D intake
Study finds majority of Canadians are falling short on vitamin D intake The largest study of its kind to examine the vitamin D status of Canadians has found…
High levels of vitamin D cut colon cancer risk
High levels of vitamin D cut colon cancer risk A massive study released last week by European researchers has found that high levels of vitamin D in the…
Vitamin D and calcium combo protects against fractures, regardless of age or gender
Vitamin D and calcium combo protects against fractures, regardless of age or gender According to a large study published in the British Medical Journal, a…
Vitamin E may do more harm than good in some people
Vitamin E may do more harm than good in some people Study findings from researchers at Tel Aviv University are calling into question the safety of vitamin E…
Folic acid may reduce colon polyps if you consume alcohol
Folic acid may reduce colon polyps if you consume alcohol New research shows folic acid supplements may be helpful for people who consume alcohol and have…
Ginkgo does not stop heart attacks or strokes
Ginkgo does not stop heart attacks or strokes The popular herbal supplement ginkgo biloba does not appear to prevent heart attacks, stroke or death among…
Protect your colon with vegetables and fruits
Protect your colon with vegetables and fruits Overweight men and normal weight women may ward off colon and rectal cancers by eating plenty of…
High dose folic acid may boost cancer risk
High dose folic acid may boost cancer risk Although the fortification of foods with folic acid has been proven to prevent serious birth defects such as spina…