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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
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Retinoic Acid Gradient Visualized for the First Time in an Embryo
In a ground-breaking study,
researchers report a new
technique that allows them
to visualize the
distribution of retinoic
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Orange Corn Holds Promise for Reducing Blindness, Child Death
Decreasing or increasing the
function of a newly
discovered gene in corn may
increase vitamin A content
and have significant
implications for reducing
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Red Fungus Turned Orange May Help Tackle Vitamin Deficiency
The edible fungus Monascus
purpureus imparts a distinct
flavor and red color when
added to fermented rice
dishes such as those served
in Asia. Now, with "a
... > full story
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Eating Bright-Colored Fruits and Vegetables May Prevent or Delay Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
January 29, 2013 — New research suggests that increased consumption of foods containing colorful carotenoids, particularly beta-carotene and lutein, may prevent or delay the onset of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis ... > full story -
Vitamin C and Beta-Carotene Might Protect Against Dementia
September 11, 2012 — Researchers in Germany have discovered that the serum-concentration of the antioxidants vitamin C and beta-carotene are significantly lower in patients with mild dementia than in control persons. It ... > full story -
Eating Fish, Chicken, Nuts May Lower Risk of Alzheimer's Disease
May 2, 2012 — A new study suggests that eating foods that contain omega-3 fatty acids, such as fish, chicken, salad dressing and nuts, may be associated with lower blood levels of a protein related to Alzheimer's ... > full story -
Potential 'Dark Side' to Diets High in Beta-Carotene
May 1, 2012 — New research suggests that there could be health hazards associated with consuming excessive amounts of ... > full story -
Vitamin A Supplements for Children Could Save 600,000 Lives a Year, Experts Predict
August 25, 2011 — Children in low and middle income countries should be given vitamin A supplements to prevent death and illness, a new study ... > full storyMore: -
Advances in Research Into Alzheimer's Disease
July 9, 2011 — Advancing age is a major risk factor for Alzheimer's disease and is associated with build- up of the peptide amyloid beta in the brain. New research shows that removal of amyloid beta from the brain ... > full story -
Vitamin A, Beta Carotene Pregnancy Supplements Do Not Appear to Reduce Maternal, Infant Death Risk
May 17, 2011 — Although some evidence suggests that prevention of vitamin A deficiency among women in developing countries may improve maternal and infant survival, pregnant women in rural Bangladesh who received ... > full story -
Vitamin D Deficiency in Pneumonia Patients Associated With Increased Mortality
May 10, 2011 — A new study reveals that adult patients admitted to the hospital with pneumonia are more likely to die if they have vitamin D ... > full story -
Vitamin A Derivative Can Inhibit Early Forms of Breast Cancer, Researchers Show
April 5, 2011 — A nutrient found in carrots and sweet potatoes may prove key to fighting breast cancer at early stages, according to a new ... > full story -
Vitamin D Deficiency in Cirrhosis
March 15, 2011 — A research team from Denmark examined the vitamin D status in patients with alcoholic cirrhosis compared to those with primary biliary cirrhosis. They found that vitamin D deficiency in cirrhosis ... > full story
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