Omega-3s slow mental decline
Omega-3s slow mental decline Researchers report in the Archives of Neurology that supplements of omega-3 fatty acids may slow the mental decline in people…
Selenium lowers bladder cancer risk
Selenium lowers bladder cancer risk A recent study from Belgian researchers has found that a daily intake of selenium, from dietary or supplementary sources…
Vitamin D cuts pancreatic cancer risk
Vitamin D cuts pancreatic cancer risk Researchers from Northwestern and Harvard report that vitamin D could cut the risk of pancreatic cancer by…
Study questions effectiveness of calcium supplements on bone health
Study questions effectiveness of calcium supplements on bone health According to a review published in the British Medical Journal, calcium supplements given…
Children with lactose intolerance missing key nutrients
Children with lactose intolerance missing key nutrients A review from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) suggests children with lactose intolerance are…
Low vitamin E in pregnancy linked to asthma
Low vitamin E in pregnancy linked to asthma Researchers from Scotland say mothers with low vitamin E intake during pregnancy are more likely to have kids that…
Carotenoids up iron absorption
Carotenoids up iron absorption Latest research findings suggest intake of carotenoids such as lycopene, lutein and zeaxanthin not only improve iron…
Health Canada issues warning against black cohosh
Health Canada issues warning against black cohosh Health Canada has issued an advisory about the safety of black cohosh after a possible link was made between…
Increased vitamin D intake cuts risk of falls in elderly
Increased vitamin D intake cuts risk of falls in elderly Researchers from Vrije Universiteit in Amsterdam have found that increasing vitamin D intake from…
Ginseng linked to breast health
Ginseng linked to breast health A recent study conducted by Chinese researchers suggests ginseng may improve survival rates and quality of life for breast…