Vitamin D may help arthritic knees function better
Vitamin D may help arthritic knees function better Boston researchers report a link between low serum levels of vitamin D and decreased knee function in…
Some supplements might damage eyes
Some supplements might damage eyes Many herbal remedies and nutritional supplements can damage the eyes, including some alternative therapies that are used…
High folate intake lowers blood pressure
High folate intake lowers blood pressure Upping the daily intake of the B vitamin folate has been widely promoted in recent years to reduce women's risk…
Antioxidant supplements don't cut stomach cancer risk
Antioxidant supplements don't cut stomach cancer risk Scientists said last week that vitamin supplements do not protect against stomach and other cancers and…
Lycopene and vitamin E reduce prostate tumors in mice
Lycopene and vitamin E reduce prostate tumors in mice Scientists are testing the impact of vitamin E and a synthetic version of lycopene, a compound in…
Genes may determine fish oil's breast cancer benefit
Genes may determine fish oil's breast cancer benefit Fish oil may help lower the risk of breast cancer, but the benefit may depend largely on a woman's…
Vitamin E may help prevent type 2 diabetes
Vitamin E may help prevent type 2 diabetes According to a small study conducted by researchers in New Zealand, a daily dose of vitamin E may help delay the…
Supplements may reduce chemotherapy side effects
Supplements may reduce chemotherapy side effects Breast cancer patients who take a multivitamin or extra vitamin E experience a smaller decrease in important…
Britons suffer winter vitamin D deficiency
Britons suffer winter vitamin D deficiency About one quarter of Britons may suffer from a winter deficiency of vitamin D, which can increase the risk of…
Natural chemical in broccoli may fight breast cancer
Natural chemical in broccoli may fight breast cancer Early research suggests a chemical found in this green vegetable may impede the spread of breast cancer…
