Leukemia drug side effects worse when vitamins low
Leukemia drug side effects worse when vitamins low Findings from a new study reported in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition suggest that kids with…
Overweight children risk iron deficiency
Overweight children risk iron deficiency Overweight children are at double the risk of being iron deficient, a study from Yale University has found. Too…
Low vitamin D levels linked to insulin resistance
Low vitamin D levels linked to insulin resistance People with low blood levels of vitamin D have poorly functioning insulin-producing cells and show a poor…
Many dieting girls short on nutrients
Many dieting girls short on nutrients Many adolescent girls try to control their weight in ways that may leave them deficient in calcium, iron and other…
Many American kids deficient in vitamin D
Many American kids deficient in vitamin D Vitamin D deficiency may be a common but unrecognized problem among U.S. adolescents, new study findings from…
Largest US study reveals best antioxidant foods
Largest US study reveals best antioxidant foods Artichokes and beans may not be at the top of your list of favourite foods, but when it comes to…
U.S. doubts supplement weight loss claims for kids
U.S. doubts supplement weight loss claims for kids The U.S. Federal Trade Commission said last week it had charged the sellers of two dietary supplements…
Vitamin C rich diet may cut arthritis risk
Vitamin C rich diet may cut arthritis risk Consumption of foods high in vitamin C appears to protect against inflammatory polyarthritis, a form of rheumatoid…
Selenium may protect against prostate cancer
Selenium may protect against prostate cancer Use of supplements containing selenium may reduce the risk of advanced prostate cancer, research from Harvard…
Greater folate use could cut birth defects further
Greater folate use could cut birth defects further A marked drop in birth defects has occurred in the U.S. since the Food and Drug Administration mandated…