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…
Cod liver oil eases osteoarthritis pain
Cod liver oil eases osteoarthritis pain Cod liver oil, long touted as a remedy for joint pain, really does work, scientists say. In a small study of 31…
Antioxidants may protect against diabetes
Antioxidants may protect against diabetes Eating a diet rich in antioxidants, such as vitamin E, appears to ward off diabetes, new research reports. A group…
Nutrition strategies for preventing migraines
Nutrition strategies for preventing migraines One in five Canadians suffers from migraine, a type of headache that results from inflammation of the blood…
More vitamin D doesn't boost healthy men's strength
More vitamin D doesn't boost healthy men's strength For older men with normal levels of vitamin D, supplements of the vitamin do not appear to increase…
Vitamin E and C supplements may prevent Alzheimer's
Vitamin E and C supplements may prevent Alzheimer's A study from The Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health involving more than 4700…
Folate reduces stroke risk in men
Folate reduces stroke risk in men Men who consume relatively large amounts of the B vitamin called folic acid (folate), are at significantly lower risk of…
Iron from red meat may boost diabetes risk
Iron from red meat may boost diabetes risk There may be another reason to be wary of eating too much red meat. High intake of iron from red meat may raise a…
Fish oil during pregnancy may prevent allergies in baby
Fish oil during pregnancy may prevent allergies in baby Fish-oil supplements taken during pregnancy might help prevent allergies in babies at high risk for…