
Sulfate Aerosols Cool Climate Less Than Assumed
Life span of cloud-forming
sulfate particles in the air
is shorter than assumed due
to a sulfur dioxide
oxidation pathway which has
been neglected in climate
... > full story

Fish Oil Doesn't Seem to Help Age-Related Macular Degeneration
A large-scale study of
age-related macular
degeneration suggests fish
oil supplements containing
omega-3 fatty acids do not
alter the progression of
... > full story

Sunshine Could Benefit Health and Prolong Life, Study Suggests
Exposing skin to sunlight
may help to reduce blood
pressure, cut the risk of
heart attack and stroke --
and even prolong life, a
study suggests. ... > full story

Study Provides Clarity on Supplements for Protection Against Blinding Eye Disease
Adding omega-3 fatty acids
did not improve a
combination of nutritional
supplements commonly
recommended for treating
... > full story
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New Era of Fisheries Policy Needed to Secure Nutrition for Millions
May 17, 2013 A new study argues that for fisheries policies to be effective they must take in to account not just fish stock conservation and environmental issues, but also research data on the patterns and ... > full story -
Vitamin C Does Not Lower Uric Acid Levels in Gout Patients, Study Finds
May 16, 2013 Despite previous studies touting its benefit in moderating gout risk, new research reveals that vitamin C, also known ascorbic acid, does not reduce uric acid (urate) levels to a clinically ... > full story -
And the Beat Goes On...: The Reliable Heartbeat of Hibernators
May 7, 2013 At the current temperatures, all hibernators have probably emerged from their winter hibernation and are enjoying the warm weather. However, this is quite different during the cold season. Many small ... > full story -
Preterm Infants May Need 800 IU of Vitamin D3 Per Day
May 5, 2013 Preterm infants may need to be given 800 international units of vitamin D a day to ensure they develop strong bones, according to a new ... > full story -
Magnesium May Be as Important to Kids' Bone Health as Calcium
May 5, 2013 Parents are advised to make sure their children drink milk and eat other calcium-rich foods to build strong bones. Soon, they also may be urged to make sure their kids eat salmon, almonds and other ... > full story -
Vitamin C May Head Off Lung Problems in Babies Born to Pregnant Smokers
May 4, 2013 Pregnant women are advised not to smoke during pregnancy because it can harm the baby's lungs and lead to wheezing and asthma, among other problems. If a woman absolutely can't kick the habit, taking ... > full story -
Computer Simulations Reveal the Energy Landscape of Ion Channels
May 3, 2013 Ion channels are important drug targets. A young team of researchers investigated the opening and closing mechanisms of these channels. The time consuming calculations were performed using the high ... > full story -
Diet, 'Anti-Aging' Supplements May Help Reverse Blood Vessel Abnormality
May 1, 2013 A diet low in grains, beans and certain vegetables -- combined with "anti-aging" supplements -- improved blood vessel function, in a new ... > full story -
Vitamin D: More May Not Be Better; Benefits in Healthy Adults Wear Off at Higher Doses, Research Suggests
May 1, 2013 In recent years, healthy people have been bombarded by stories in the media and on health websites warning about the dangers of too-low vitamin D levels, and urging high doses of supplements to ... > full story -
Zinc: The Goldilocks Metal for Bioabsorbable Stents?
April 30, 2013 Stents can be lifesavers, propping open blood vessels to allow for healthy blood flow. But the longer a stent is in the body, the greater the risk of side effects such as inflammation and clotting. ... > full story
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