Pregnant women advised to take iodide supplement
Pregnant women advised to take iodide supplement Pregnant women should take an iodide-containing supplement to protect the brain development of their babies,…
Calcium supplements not linked to cardiovascular disease in women
Calcium supplements not linked to cardiovascular disease in women Calcium supplements are widely taken by women for bone health. Previous studies have…
Omega-3’s in fish oil intake may slow brain aging in women
Omega-3’s in fish oil intake may slow brain aging in women According to a new study, older women with higher levels of omega-3 fatty acids in their blood…
Multivitamins not tied to memory or heart benefits
Multivitamins not tied to memory or heart benefits Taking a multivitamin every day doesn't seem to ward off thinking and memory problems. Nor will it…
Low blood omega-3 may reduce concentration in the classroom
Low blood omega-3 may reduce concentration in the classroom An Oxford University study has shown that a representative sample of UK schoolchildren aged seven…
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…