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Vitamin E May Increase Tuberculosis Risk In Male Smokers With High Vitamin C Intake
February 21, 2008 — Six-year vitamin E supplementation increased tuberculosis risk by in male smokers who had high dietary vitamin C intake, according to a new study. Previous studies had suggested that vitamin E might ... > full story -
Refuted Claims From Observational Studies Often Persist Despite Strong Evidence Against Them
December 4, 2007 — Prominent claims from observational studies of the cardiovascular benefits of vitamin E often continue to be supported in medical literature despite strong contradictory evidence from randomized ... > full story -
How Embryos Regulate Vitamin A Derivatives: Too Much Or Too Little Linked To Birth Defects
November 19, 2007 — Human embryos that get too much or too little retinoic acid, a derivative of Vitamin A, can develop into babies with birth defects. New research shows for the first time how embryonic cells may ... > full story -
Vitamin A Derivative Associated With Reduced Growth In Some Lung Cells
October 30, 2007 — Treatment with a derivative of vitamin A called retinoic acid was associated with reduced lung cell growth in a group of former heavy smokers, according to a new study. Former smokers remain at ... > full story -
Antioxidants Show No Clear Benefit Against Cardiovascular Events, Death In High-Risk Women
August 13, 2007 — Vitamins C and E and beta carotene, either individually or in combination, do not appear to reduce the risk of cardiovascular events or death among women at high risk for heart disease, according to ... > full story -
Potential Role For Retinoic Acid In Autoimmune And Inflammatory Diseases Identified
June 14, 2007 — An important finding, which could eventually lead to a new therapeutic approach for treating autoimmune and inflammatory diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, colitis, psoriasis and others, was ... > full story -
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Understanding Orange Cauliflower May Lead To More Nutritious Crops
June 1, 2007 — While orange cauliflower may seem unappealing to some, it has distinct nutritional advantages. Researchers have just identified the genetic mutation behind the unusual hue. The finding may lead to ... > full story -
Some Vitamin Supplements Don't Protect Against Lung Cancer
May 21, 2007 — A study of more than 75,000 adults found that taking supplemental multivitamins, vitamin C and E and folate do not decrease the risk of lung cancer. The study, which also did not find any increased ... > full story -
Use Of Some Antioxidant Supplements May Increase Mortality Risk
February 27, 2007 — Contradicting claims of disease prevention, an analysis of previous studies indicates that the antioxidant supplements beta carotene, vitamin A and vitamin E may increase the risk of death, according ... > full story -
'Orange' Cauliflower Gene Eyed As Nutrition Booster
January 25, 2007 — Can a gene from an orange cauliflower found three decades ago be the key to making food crops more nutritious? Quite possibly, according to Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientist Li Li. She's ... > full story
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