Subscribe to this tag Vitamin D May Help Keep Aging at Bay
Health - May 22, 2009
Researchers speculate that brain might benefit from supplements
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Low Vitamin D Levels May Initiate Cancer Development
Health - May 22, 2009
Study suggests loss of communication among cells tied to this nutritional deficit
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Multivitamins Might Prolong Life
Health - May 18, 2009
By preserving protective ends of DNA, aging might be slowed, study suggests
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Nutrient-Rich Diet Lowers Risk of Age-Related Eye Disease
Health - May 15, 2009
Study finds foods high in vitamins, minerals cut chances of macular degeneration
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Before Conceiving, Take Folic Acid for One Full Year
Health - May 12, 2009
Preemie risk 50 percent lower in those who take supplements that long, research shows
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Vitamin E, Selenium and Soy Won't Prevent Prostate Cancer
Health - May 1, 2009
Study found no effect among men with precancerous lesions
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Folic Acid Might Offer Allergy Relief
Health - April 30, 2009
But use of supplements should await further study, expert says
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Critically Ill Patients Lack Vitamin D
Health - April 29, 2009
Almost half of those in ICU had deficient levels, study shows
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Low Vitamin E, C Intake Tied to Asthma Risk
Health - April 16, 2009
But British team says findings don't prove cause and effect
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4 Experimental Treatments for Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
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January W. Payne
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Health - April 14, 2009
Actos, Avandia, metformin, and vitamins C and E are among possible treatments for fatty liver disease.
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Nearly 18 Million Will Have Macular Degeneration by 2050
Health - April 14, 2009
But newer treatments could reduce related blindness by almost 35%, study suggests
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Review Confirms Links Between Diet, Heart Health
Health - April 13, 2009
Vegetables, nuts, and 'Mediterranean' fare most beneficial, researchers find
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Fish Oil Supplements, EPA, DHA, and ALA: Does Your Omega-3 Source Matter?
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Sarah Baldauf
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Health - April 8, 2009
How to choose between fish and nuts—or between fish oil capsules and vegetarian omega-3 pills.
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Omega-3s of No Added Benefit to Heart Attack Patients
Health - March 30, 2009
Standard therapy wipes out any protection the supplement might provide, study finds
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Urine Test May ID Unhealthy Diets
Health - March 26, 2009
Low potassium level indicates poor nutrition, study finds
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Many Americans Fall Short on Their Vitamin D
Health - March 23, 2009
Recommended levels in foods need to be increased, experts say
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More Vitamin C May Mean Less Chance of Gout
Health - March 9, 2009
With 1,500 milligrams a day, men cut their risk by 45 percent, study finds
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Half of Black Teens May Be Vitamin D Deficient
Health - March 4, 2009
More foods should be fortified with the essential nutrient, experts say
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Older Americans May Lack Adequate Nutrition
Health - March 4, 2009
But those taking supplements often exceed recommended levels, study finds
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B12 Deficit May Boost Risk of Birth Defects
Health - March 2, 2009
Women who are vegans and vegetarians most affected, study says
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Do Teenagers Need Vitamins of Their Own?
By
Katherine Hobson
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On Fitness - February 26, 2009
There's a One-a-Day vitamin line aimed just at teens, but is it necessary?
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Too Little Vitamin D May Mean More Colds and Flu
Health - February 23, 2009
Whether adding supplements would help still needs testing, experts say
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B Vitamins Might Lower Stroke Risk
Health - February 19, 2009
But jury is still out on their value, experts note
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Vitamins Do Older Women Little Good
Health - February 9, 2009
Study finds they don't reduce risk of cardiovascular disease, cancer
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