B vitamin supplements may ward off stroke
B vitamin supplements may ward off stroke New evidence suggests that taking vitamin B supplements may help reduce the risk of stroke. For the research,…
Probiotics with antibiotics may prevent diarrhea
Probiotics with antibiotics may prevent diarrhea Taking "good" bacteria known as probiotics may help prevent diarrhea brought on by a…
Calcium supplements linked to longer lifespan in women
Calcium supplements linked to longer lifespan in women Taking a calcium supplement of up to 1,000 milligrams per day can help women live longer, according to…
Extra antioxidants limited benefits for macular degeneration
Extra antioxidants limited benefits for macular degeneration Taking additional antioxidant supplements on top of vitamin C, vitamin E and beta-carotene does…
Magnesium may be as important as calcium to kids' bone health
Magnesium may be as important as calcium to kids' bone health Parents are advised to make sure their children drink milk and eat other calcium-rich foods to…
Diet, supplements may help reverse blood vessel dysfunction
Diet, supplements may help reverse blood vessel dysfunction A diet low in grains, beans and certain vegetables -- combined with "anti-aging"…
Vitamin D may reduce risk of uterine fibroids
Vitamin D may reduce risk of uterine fibroids Women who had sufficient amounts of vitamin D were 32 percent less likely to develop fibroids than women with…
Vitamin D and calcium supplements don’t prevent bone fractures in older women
Vitamin D and calcium supplements don’t prevent bone fractures in older women Older women shouldn't take vitamin D and calcium supplements to prevent…
Antioxidants may not reduce risk of stroke or dementia
Antioxidants may not reduce risk of stroke or dementia Contrary to previous research, a new study found that the total level of antioxidants in people's…
Could too much calcium be bad for your heart?
Could too much calcium be bad for your heart? In a new analysis from the National Institutes of Health, men who took calcium tablets were more likely to die…