
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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Timing of Calcium and Vitamin D Supplementation May Affect How Bone Adapts to Exercise
June 18, 2013 Taking calcium and vitamin D before exercise may influence how bones adapt to exercise, according to a new ... > full story -
Vitamin D Supplementation May Delay Precocious Puberty in Girls
June 17, 2013 Vitamin D supplementation may help delay early onset of puberty in girls, a new clinical study ... > full story -
Vitamin D Deficiency May Raise Allergy and Asthma Risk in Obese Children, Teens
June 17, 2013 One reason why obese children and teenagers are more likely to have hard-to-control asthma and allergies may be vitamin D deficiency, a new study ... > full story -
Vitamin C May Be Beneficial Against Exercise-Induced Bronchoconstriction
June 12, 2013 Vitamin C may substantially reduce bronchoconstriction caused by exercise according to a meta-analysis. Exercise-induced bronchoconstriction -- formerly called exercise-induced asthma -- means the ... > full story -
Quick and Simple Ways to Reduce Risk from the Most Common Form of Cancer
June 11, 2013 Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer diagnosed in the United States, with one in five Americans expected to develop a form of skin cancer in their lifetime. Fortunately, there are simple ... > full story -
Genetic Research Clarifies Link Between Hypertension and Vitamin D Deficiency
June 10, 2013 A large-scale genetic study involving over 155,000 individuals has enabled researchers to discover the causal link between hypertension and vitamin D deficiency. The results provide a strong case for ... > full story -
The Protein Profile of Restless Leg Syndrome
June 6, 2013 A protein profile of people with restless leg syndrome (RLS) identifies factors behind disrupted sleep, cardiovascular dysfunction and pain, according to new research. The research gives insights ... > full story -
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
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