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Vitamin C Can Kill Drug-Resistant TB, Researchers Find
In a striking, unexpected
discovery, researchers have
determined that vitamin C
kills drug-resistant
tuberculosis (TB) bacteria
in laboratory culture. The
... > 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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Calcium Supplements Linked to Longer Lifespans in Women
May 22, 2013 — Taking a calcium supplement of up to 1,000 mg per day can help women live longer, according to a recent ... > 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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
The Right Amount of Vitamin D for Babies: 400 IU Daily Dose for Suggested for Infants Under One Year of Age
April 30, 2013 — Vitamin D is crucial to the growth of healthy bones. It is especially important that babies get enough of it during the first twelve months of their lives when their bones are growing rapidly. This ... > full story -
Researchers Pinpoint Upper Safe Limit of Vitamin D Blood Levels, Study Suggests
April 30, 2013 — Researchers claim to have calculated, for the first time, the upper safe limit of vitamin D levels, above which the associated risk for cardiovascular events or death raises significantly, according ... > full story -
Zebrafish Study Suggests That Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) Is an Antidote to Cyanide Poisoning
April 30, 2013 — With the remains of a recent lottery winner having been exhumed for foul play related to cyanide poisoning, future winners might wonder how they can avoid the same fate. A new report involving ... > full story -
Women Who Drink Before Pregnancy Less Likely to Take Multivitamins
April 30, 2013 — Researchers have found a link between multivitamin use and alcohol consumption before pregnancy, uncovering a need for education about the importance of vitamin supplementation, particularly among ... > full story -
Low Vitamin D Levels a Risk Factor for Pneumonia
April 30, 2013 — A new study has shown that low serum vitamin D levels are a risk factor for pneumonia. The risk of contracting pneumonia was more than 2.5 times greater in subjects with the lowest vitamin D levels ... > full story
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