Black teens absorb calcium better than whites
Black teens absorb calcium better than whites The bodies of black teen girls tend to retain calcium better than those of white teen girls, which could…
Fish oil may ease lupus symptoms
Fish oil may ease lupus symptoms Researchers from Northern Ireland say that people with the immune disorder lupus might be able to reduce their symptoms with…
Folate may lessen alcohol's effect on breast cancer risk
Folate may lessen alcohol's effect on breast cancer risk A diet rich in orange juice, leafy greens, fortified breakfast cereals and other foods high in…
High-dose vitamin D prevents bone breaks in elderly
High-dose vitamin D prevents bone breaks in elderly High-dose vitamin D supplements costing less than one pound ($1.58) a year could reduce fractures in the…
Citrus and zinc may lower risk of rheumatoid arthritis
Citrus and zinc may lower risk of rheumatoid arthritis A new study suggests that the mineral zinc and an antioxidant found in citrus fruit might lower the…
Vitamin C may guard against complication during labour
Vitamin C may guard against complication during labour Women who add extra vitamin C to their diet during pregnancy may lower their risk of premature…
Herbal supplement use could be risky during pregnancy
Herbal supplement use could be risky during pregnancy Some pregnant women continue to use herbal medicines during pregnancy, which could put them at risk of…
Too much vitamin A increases risk of bone fracture
Too much vitamin A increases risk of bone fracture Older women who consume too much vitamin A in food or dietary supplements may be putting themselves at risk…
High ephedra doses tied to stroke risk
High ephedra doses tied to stroke risk A new study backs up case reports tying the weight-loss herb ephedra to the risk of stroke but the risk appears…
Older Americans taking supplements need them least
Older Americans taking supplements need them least Though there is still very little solid data on older Americans and dietary supplement use, most studies…