Ginger for morning sickness safe, effectiveness questioned
Ginger for morning sickness safe, effectiveness questioned Using ginger to quell morning sickness does not appear to raise the risk of birth defects,…
The Pill plus folic acid may reduce birth defects
The Pill plus folic acid may reduce birth defects Adding the nutrient folic acid to an oral contraceptive may reduce certain types of birth defects, according…
Cod liver oil reduces diabetes risk
Cod liver oil reduces diabetes risk Taking cod liver oil early in life appears to reduce the chances that children will develop insulin-dependent (type 1)…
Low selenium linked to pregnancy complication
Low selenium linked to pregnancy complication Some pregnant women are prone to developing a condition called pre-eclampsia, which involves high blood…
Mom's vitamin D intake cuts baby's diabetes risk
Mom's vitamin D intake cuts baby's diabetes risk A pregnant woman's intake of vitamin D from a regular diet � but not from supplements �…
B vitamin linked to antidepressant success
B vitamin linked to antidepressant success Vitamin B12 may play a role in how well people with depression respond to antidepressant drugs, new research from…
Antioxidants may curb HPV persistence
Antioxidants may curb HPV persistence Women infected with human papillomavirus (HPV) may reduce the odds that the virus will persist by increasing the amount…
Canadian food inspectors probe sports supplements
Canadian food inspectors probe sports supplements The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has launched an investigation into nutritional supplements such as…
Antioxidants not a magic bullet for runners
Antioxidants not a magic bullet for runners Loading up on vitamins won't help athletes recover from a marathon or other endurance event, according to a…
Vitamins combat age-related blindness
Vitamins combat age-related blindness Hundreds of thousands of people could benefit from vitamin supplements shown to help prevent macular degeneration, a…