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High-Dose Vitamin D May Not Be Better Than Low-Dose Vitamin D in Treating Multiple Sclerosis
October 24, 2011 — Low vitamin D levels are associated with an increased risk of developing multiple sclerosis (MS), but the first randomized, controlled trial using high-dose vitamin D in MS did not find any added ... > full story -
Burden of Osteoporotic Fractures Increases Dramatically in the Middle East and Africa
October 22, 2011 — Osteoporosis is a serious and growing problem throughout the Middle East and parts of Africa, according to new research. Gathering data from 17 countries in the region as well as Turkey, "The Middle ... > full story -
Women Do Not Get Enough Vitamin D During the Menopause, Spanish Study Suggests
October 20, 2011 — A healthy diet is especially important during the menopause - a period in which the risk of suffering from health problems increases. Various studies analyze the diet of peri- and postmenopausal ... > full story -
Are Acid-Suppressing Drugs Prescribed Too Often in Infants?
October 20, 2011 — Frequent spitting up, irritability, and unexplained crying in infants can be very distressing to parents. Pediatricians often prescribe acid-suppressing drugs for these symptoms in an effort to treat ... > full story -
Vitamin D Crucial in Human Immune Response to Tuberculosis, Scientists Find
October 12, 2011 — A team of scientists has found that vitamin D plays an essential role in the body's fight against infections such as tuberculosis. Researchers found that the immune system could not be activated ... > full story -
Study Shows Increased Prostate Cancer Risk from Vitamin E Supplements
October 11, 2011 — Men who took 400 international units of vitamin E daily had more prostate cancers compared to men who took a placebo. The findings showed that, per 1,000 men, there were 76 prostate cancers in men ... > full storyMore: -
Health Benefits of Broccoli Require the Whole Food, Not Supplements
October 11, 2011 — New research has found that if you want some of the many health benefits associated with eating broccoli or other cruciferous vegetables, you need to eat the real thing -- a key phytochemical in ... > full story -
Certain Dietary Supplements Associated With Increased Risk of Death in Older Women, Study Suggests
October 10, 2011 — Consuming dietary supplements, including multivitamins, folic acid, iron and copper, among others, appears to be associated with an increased risk of death in older women, according to a new ... > full story -
Vitamin D Could Lower Risk of Developing Type 2 Diabetes, Study Suggests
October 4, 2011 — Scientists have shown that people with a good vitamin D supply are at lower risk of developing Type 2 diabetes ... > full story -
Natural Compound Helps Reverse Diabetes in Mice
October 4, 2011 — Researchers have restored normal blood sugar metabolism in diabetic mice using a compound the body makes naturally. The finding suggests that it may one day be possible for people to take the ... > full story
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