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Protein Evolution Follows Modular Principle
July 23, 2014 — Similarities between proteins reveal that their great diversity has arisen from smaller building blocks. Proteins consist of long chains of 20 different amino acid building blocks that fold into a ... full story -
Vitamin D Deficiency Raises Risk of Schizophrenia Diagnosis
July 22, 2014 — Vitamin D-deficient individuals are twice as likely to be diagnosed with schizophrenia as people who have sufficient levels of the vitamin, according to a new study. Vitamin D helps the body absorb ... full story -
Iodine May Alleviate Swelling in Retinitis Pigmentosa Patients' Retinas
July 21, 2014 — The extent of retinal swelling due to cystoid macular edema is inversely related to dietary iodine intake in patients with retinitis pigmentosa, a new study has confirmed. This finding raises the ... full story -
Healing the Heart With Fat? 18-HEPE Might Help, Study Suggests
July 21, 2014 — Too much dietary fat is bad for the heart, but the right kind of fat keeps the heart healthy, according to a new paper. Scientists in Japan have shown that mice engineered to produce their own EPA ... full story -
Genetic Variations May Modify Cardiovascular Benefit of Aspirin
July 18, 2014 — A common genetic variation in the COMT gene may modify the cardiovascular benefit of aspirin, and in some people, may confer slight harm, a new study suggests. Aspirin is currently the gold standard ... full story -
Eight Ways Zinc Affects the Human Body
July 18, 2014 — Zinc has been identified as one of the most important essential trace metals in human nutrition and lifestyle. Zinc is not only a vital element in various physiological processes; it is also a drug ... full story -
Sun Exposure, Vitamin D Levels and Mortality
July 16, 2014 — Women who avoid sun exposure are twice as likely to die as compared to those who receive sun exposure, a new study suggests. The study attempts to link low vitamin D levels with this increased death ... full story -
Defects in Fatty Acid Transport Proteins Linked to Schizophrenia, Autism
July 15, 2014 — Using diverse methodologies, neuroscientists report that defects in Fatty Acid Binding Proteins (FABPs) may help to explain the pathology in some cases of schizophrenia and autism spectrum disorders. ... full story -
Taking B Vitamins Won't Prevent Alzheimer's Disease, Researchers Conclude
July 15, 2014 — Taking B vitamins doesn't slow mental decline as we age, nor is it likely to prevent Alzheimer's disease, conclude researchers who have assembled all the best clinical trial data involving ... full story -
Zinc Deficiency Magnifies, Prolongs Lethal Immune Response to Sepsis
July 15, 2014 — A key immune response pathway regulated by zinc has been discovered by scientists that may hold clues to stopping sepsis, one of the leading causes of death in America’s intensive care units. As ... full story -
Omega 3 Fatty Acids Lessen Severity of Osteoarthritis in Mice
July 11, 2014 — Mice consuming a supplement of omega 3 fatty acids had healthier joints than those fed diets high in saturated fats and omega 6 fatty acids, according to researchers. “Our results suggest that ... full story -
Vitamin D Ups Bowel Cancer Survival Odds, Study Finds
July 9, 2014 — Bowel cancer patients with high levels of vitamin D in their blood are more likely to survive the disease, a study shows. Patients with the highest levels of vitamin D have half the risk of dying ... full story -
Drug Shows Promise for Effectively Treating Metabolic Syndrome
July 3, 2014 — Researchers have discovered that an enzyme involved in intracellular signaling plays a crucial role in developing metabolic syndrome, a finding that has a spinoff company developing a drug to ... full story -
How Beryllium Causes Deadly Lung Disease
July 3, 2014 — Using exquisitely detailed maps of molecular shapes and the electrical charges surrounding them, researchers have discovered how the metal beryllium triggers a deadly immune response in the lungs. ... full story -
Polyphenols Could Yield Small Benefit for People With PAD
July 2, 2014 — Polyphenols -- compounds found in cocoa and other foods -- may help people with peripheral artery disease walk a little longer and farther before pain sets in. More research is needed to see whether ... full story -
Healthy Lifestyle Is Crucial for Women of Childbearing Age: Updated Position, New Practice Papers Published
July 1, 2014 — Nutrition is crucial before, during and after pregnancy to optimize health for both mother and child, according to an updated position paper and a new practice paper. The practice paper provides ... full story -
First Pediatric Autism Study Conducted Entirely Online
June 30, 2014 — The first Internet-based clinical trial for children with autism has been conducted by researchers, establishing it as a viable and cost effective method of conducting high-quality and rapid clinical ... full story -
In Human Evolution, Changes in Skin's Barrier Set Northern Europeans Apart
June 30, 2014 — The popular idea that northern Europeans developed light skin to absorb more UV light so they could make more vitamin D -- vital for healthy bones and immune function -- is questioned by researchers ... full story -
Artificial Enzyme Mimics Natural Detoxification Mechanism in Liver Cells
June 30, 2014 — Molybdenum trioxide nanoparticles oxidize sulfite to sulfate in liver cells in analogy to the enzyme sulfite oxidase, researchers have found. The functionalized Molybdenum trioxide nanoparticles can ... full story -
Vitamin D Deficiency Linked to Higher Risk of Cardiovascular, Cancer Death
June 30, 2014 — Analysis of pooled data showed a strong association between low vitamin D levels and risk of death in general death from cardiovascular diseases, death in from cancer, at least in older people with a ... full story
- Iodine may alleviate swelling in retinitis pigmentosa patients' retinas
- Healing the heart with fat? 18-HEPE might help, study suggests
- Genetic variations may modify cardiovascular benefit of aspirin
- Eight ways zinc affects the human body
- Defects in fatty acid transport proteins linked to schizophrenia, autism
- Taking B vitamins won't prevent Alzheimer's disease, researchers conclude
- Zinc deficiency magnifies, prolongs lethal immune response to sepsis
- Drug shows promise for effectively treating metabolic syndrome
- How beryllium causes deadly lung disease
- First pediatric autism study conducted entirely online
- In human evolution, changes in skin's barrier set northern Europeans apart
- Artificial enzyme mimics natural detoxification mechanism in liver cells
- Vitamin D deficiency linked to higher risk of cardiovascular, cancer death
- Almonds reduce the risk of heart disease, research shows
- Common herbal supplement can cause dangerous interactions with prescription drugs
- Causal link between vitamin D deficiency, hypertension suggested by researchers
- First positive results toward therapeutic vaccine against brain cancer
- Insects as the food of the future: Locusts, grasshoppers, crickets, silk moth pupae, and beetle and moth larvae
- Calcium, vitamin D supplementation improves metabolic profile of pregnant women with gestational diabetes
- Cocoa extract may counter specific mechanisms of Alzheimer's disease
- Bone loss persists two years after weight loss surgery
- Battle of the bulge occurs in the liver
- Raising low vitamin D levels lowers risk of prediabetes progressing to diabetes
- Vitamin D can lower weight, blood sugar via the brain, study finds
- Nutritional sports supplements sold in Australia test positive for banned androgens
- Vitamin D may play an important role in cancer prognosis
- Antioxidants extracted from grape seeds, skin show promise for health
- Nanoshell shields foreign enzymes used to starve cancer cells from immune system
- Liver dangers from herbal supplements, OTC and RX drugs, new guidelines warn
- Omega-3 inhibits blood vessel growth in age-related macular degeneration
- Vitamin A derivative potentially treats type 2 diabetes, prevents its cardiovascular complications
- High-altitude weight loss may have an evolutionary advantage
- Growth hormone linked to signs of aging
- Lower vitamin D level in blood linked to higher premature death rate
- New obesity drug closer than ever
- Survivors of childhood liver transplant at risk of becoming 'skinny fat'
- 'Tomato pill' improves function of blood vessels in patients with cardiovascular disease
- Pathway between gut, liver regulates bone mass: Biological process behind role of vitamin B12 in bone formation unravelled
- Grain legume crops sustainable, nutritious
- Researchers shut down SARS cloaking system; Findings could lead to SARS, MERS vaccines
- Parents should stock up on healthy food for growing teens
- Vitamin D with calcium may prevent bone fractures for high-risk seniors
- Nutrition experts: Debate over value of vitamin, mineral supplements is far from over
- Obese, older, Caucasian women on dialysis most at risk for rare, deadly condition
- Parathyroid hormone as important as vitamin D to assess vitamin's role in diabetes
- Diet, exercise in cancer prevention, treatment: Focus of special journal edition
- Zinc deficiency before conception disrupts fetal development
- Superfood chia seeds may be potential natural ingredient in food product development
- Not just for the heart, red wine shows promise as cavity fighter
- Vitamin E in canola, other oils hurts lungs
- Intake of dietary prenatal folate and other methyl donors in first trimester of pregnancy affects asthma risk in children at age 7
- Intake of dietary methyl donors in first trimester affects asthma risk in children
- Why you need olive oil on your salad
- For pregnant smokers, vitamin C supplements improve lung function of newborn
- Vitamin D supplementation does not improve asthma treatment, symptoms
- Limited benefit found for vitamin D in asthma treatment
- Zinc supplementation boosts immune system in children, review finds
- Researchers discover how DHA omega-3 fatty acid reaches brain
- How gut bacteria regulate weight gain: Study provides further understanding
- B12 injection not proven to increase energy, metabolism
- Structural secrets of enzyme used to make popular anti-cholesterol drug revealed
- World's smallest cardiac pacemaker implanted
- Smoking while pregnant leads to diseases in baby's adulthood
- Pediatricians call for a Vitamin K tracking system for babies not getting shots
- New myeloma-obesity research shows drugs can team with body's defenses
- Investigators find something fishy with classical evidence for dietary fish recommendations
- Combination of statin, omega-3 fatty acid may provide cardioprotective effects
- Asthma sufferers may be prone to bone loss
- Vitamin D deficiency may be linked to aggressive prostate cancer
- Identifying factors responsible for altered drug dosing for pregnant women
- Whey beneficially affects diabetes and cardiovascular disease risk factors in obese adults
- Vitamin D may raise survival rates among cancer patients
- Brain saver: Vitamin E supplement helps 'redirect' blood during stroke
- Zinc supplementation shows promise in reducing cell stress after blasts
- Diet can predict cognitive decline, researchers say
- Key regulator in pacemakers of our brain, heart discovered
- Soy-dairy protein blend increases muscle mass, study shows
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