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New Evidence for Epigenetic Effects of Diet on Healthy Aging
December 6, 2012 New research in human volunteers has shown that molecular changes to our genes, known as epigenetic marks, are driven mainly by aging but are also affected by what we eat. The study showed that ... > full story -
3-D Model Predicts Severity of Burns, Impact of Treatment: Natural Vitamin E May Mitigate Burn Injuries
December 6, 2012 With more than a half million burns requiring medical intervention each year, scientists think they may have found a way to reduce the severity of burns by as much as fifty percent by applying a form ... > full story -
Mild Vitamin B12 Deficiency Associated With Accelerated Cognitive Decline
December 5, 2012 A study conducted at the Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University associates mild vitamin B-12 deficiency with accelerated cognitive decline in men and women, ... > full story -
Steroid Injection Linked With Significant Bone Loss in Postmenopausal Women Treated for Back Pain
December 1, 2012 Postmenopausal women suffered significant bone density loss in their hip after they were treated with an epidural steroid injection for back pain relief, according to a new study. Bone density loss ... > full story -
Vitamin D Tied to Women's Cognitive Performance
November 30, 2012 Two new studies show that vitamin D may be a vital component for the cognitive health of women as they ... > full story -
Vitamin D Linked to Lower Rates of Tooth Decay
November 27, 2012 Health scientists have long disputed the role of vitamin D in preventing tooth decay. A new review of existing studies suggests that vitamin D may indeed have a role in tooth health. The review ... > full story -
Lack of Nutrients and Metabolic Syndrome Linked to Different Subtypes of Depression
November 26, 2012 A low intake of folate and vitamin B12 increases the risk of melancholic depressive symptoms, according to a study among nearly 3,000 middle-aged and elderly Finnish ... > full story -
New Clinical Recommendations for Diagnosing and Treating Stable Ischemic Heart Disease
November 19, 2012 Six organizations representing physicians, other health care professionals, and patients have issued two new clinical practice guidelines for diagnosing and treating stable ischemic heart disease, ... > full story -
High Vitamin D Levels in Pregnancy May Protect Mother More Than Baby Against Multiple Sclerosis
November 19, 2012 Pregnant women who have higher levels of vitamin D in their blood may have a lower risk of developing multiple sclerosis than women with lower levels, while their babies may not see the same ... > full story -
Fetus Suffers When Mother Lacks Vitamin C
November 16, 2012 Maternal vitamin C deficiency during pregnancy can have serious consequences for the fetal brain. And once brain damage has occurred, it cannot be reversed by vitamin C supplements after ... > full story
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