Vitamin D use cuts risk of falls in elderly
Vitamin D use cuts risk of falls in elderly The findings from a Harvard Medical School study suggest that older persons may cut their risk of falls by more…
Low folate linked to pregnancy problem in blacks
Low folate linked to pregnancy problem in blacks Low blood levels of the B vitamin folate may explain why preeclampsia, a type of high blood pressure that…
Ginger eases morning sickness
Ginger eases morning sickness A little bit of ginger may relieve the nausea and vomiting that plague many pregnant women, researchers from the University of…
US ban on weight-loss herb ephedra takes effect
US ban on weight-loss herb ephedra takes effect A U.S. ban on sales of the herbal supplement ephedra took effect this week as a federal judge in New Jersey…
Mild iron deficiency may zap fitness endurance
Mild iron deficiency may zap fitness endurance Some women who are short on iron may be short on endurance as well, even when they do not have full-blown…
Vitamin E may help prevent cancer
Vitamin E may help prevent cancer Vitamin E protects against at least two common forms of cancer - prostate and bladder - but popping supplements is probably…
Experts say people don't eat the right fruits, veggies
Experts say people don't eat the right fruits, veggies Not all fruits and vegetables are created equal in terms of preventing disease, and it seems that…
Plant isoflavones may slow menopausal bone loss
Plant isoflavones may slow menopausal bone loss Adding to evidence of the potential benefits of plant estrogens, a new study suggests that isoflavone…
Low vitamin C levels may increase asthma risk
Low vitamin C levels may increase asthma risk Children with low levels of vitamin C may be more likely to develop asthma, researchers report. In a U.S.…
Nutritional boost helps elderly ward off colds
Nutritional boost helps elderly ward off colds A nutritional supplement containing antioxidants, vitamins and minerals appears to boost immune system…