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Nanoparticles Affect Nutrient Absorption, Study Suggests
March 8, 2012 — Nanoparticles are everywhere. From cosmetics and clothes, to soda and snacks. But as versatile as they are, nanoparticles also have a downside, say researchers. These tiny particles, even in low ... > full story -
Scientists Pinpoint How Vitamin D May Help Clear Amyloid Plaques Found in Alzheimer's
March 6, 2012 — Researchers have identified the intracellular mechanisms regulated by vitamin D3 that may help the body clear the brain of amyloid beta, the main component of plaques associated with Alzheimer's ... > full story -
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Circadian Nitrogen Balance Impacts Survival, Susceptibility to Diseases
March 6, 2012 — Researchers have demonstrated that nitrogen balance, the process of utilizing amino acids and disposing of their toxic byproducts, occurs with a precise 24-hour rhythm – also known as circadian ... > full story -
Vitamin D Intake May Be Associated With Lower Stress Fracture Risk in Girls
March 5, 2012 — Vitamin D may be associated with a lower risk of developing stress fractures in preadolescent and adolescent girls, especially among those very active in high-impact activities, according to a new ... > full story -
Perception and Preference May Have Genetic Link to Obesity
March 5, 2012 — New discoveries suggest that fats are perceived on the tongue as a "taste" sensation by binding to specialized receptors on taste buds. More specifically, fats are broken down in the mouth to fatty ... > full story -
Vitamin D Shrinks Fibroid Tumors in Rats
March 1, 2012 — Treatment with vitamin D reduced the size of uterine fibroids in laboratory rats predisposed to developing the benign tumors, reported ... > full story -
Nanofiber Breakthrough Holds Promise for Medicine and Microprocessors
February 29, 2012 — A new method for creating nanofibers made of proteins promises to greatly improve drug delivery methods, aid in regenerating human tissue, and pave the way to an organic method of building nanofibers ... > full story -
Low Levels of Omega-3 Fatty Acids May Cause Memory Problems
February 27, 2012 — A diet lacking in omega-3 fatty acids, nutrients commonly found in fish, may cause your brain to age faster and lose some of its memory and thinking abilities, according to a new study. Omega-3 fatty ... > full story -
How Vitamin D Inhibits Inflammation
February 23, 2012 — Researchers have discovered specific molecular and signaling events by which vitamin D inhibits inflammation. Low levels of vitamin D failed to inhibit the inflammatory cascade, while levels ... > full story -
Memo to Pediatricians: Screen All Kids for Vitamin D Deficiency, Test Those at High Risk
February 22, 2012 — As study after study shows the fundamental role vitamin D plays in disease and health, vitamin D deficiency — which often develops insidiously in childhood — should be on every ... > full story -
Exposure to Micronutrients Pre-Pregnancy Associated With Gene Modifications in Offspring
February 22, 2012 — The offspring of women who were given micronutrient supplements (minerals needed in small quantities, such as iron, iodine and vitamin A) before they became pregnant had gene modifications at birth ... > full story -
Faulty Fat Sensor Implicated in Obesity and Liver Disease
February 19, 2012 — Defects in a protein that functions as a dietary fat sensor may be a cause of obesity and liver disease, according to a new study. The findings highlight a promising target for new drugs to treat ... > full story
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