Antioxidants may help patients after surgery
Antioxidants may help patients after surgery Giving vitamins C and E to critically ill patients may lower their risk of developing some complications after…
Study looks at cod liver oil and babies' IQs
Study looks at cod liver oil and babies' IQs Pregnant and breast-feeding women who supplement their diets with cod liver oil may help boost their…
Folic acid intake tied to colon cancer risk
Folic acid intake tied to colon cancer risk A diet containing little alcohol that is rich in folate sources like green leafy vegetables, fruits and whole…
New study finds Echinacea capsules do not fight colds
New study finds Echinacea capsules do not fight colds People looking to shorten a bout with the common cold or reduce their symptoms by popping capsules of…
Jury still out on lutein for macular degeneration
Jury still out on lutein for macular degeneration A recent study revealed that the antioxidant lutein, promoted by some as a way to ward off macular…
Vitamin E may lower bladder cancer risk
Vitamin E may lower bladder cancer risk People who take vitamin E regularly are less likely than those in the general population to die of bladder cancer,…
Niacin, a B vitamin,may keep your mind sharp in old age
Niacin, a B vitamin,may keep your mind sharp in old age Elderly people who get relatively low amounts of the B vitamin niacin in their diets may be more…
New study says vitamin supplements won't prevent dementia
New study says vitamin supplements won't prevent dementia Taking certain antioxidant vitamin supplements will not prevent dementia in old age, new study…
Report supports folic acid for heart health
Report supports folic acid for heart health High blood levels of the amino acid homocysteine may raise the risk of heart disease, stroke and blood clots in…
New calcium and vitamin D recommendations for older adults
New calcium and vitamin D recommendations for older adults Most older adults are not getting the recommended amount of calcium each day, even if they take…