Higher vitamin D levels linked to better outcomes in breast cancer
A recent study from Kaiser Permanente and elsewhere found that women with higher vitamin D levels in the body following a breast cancer diagnosis...
Grapes could protect your skin from sun damage
In a study from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, scientists found that grapes may help protect against damage to the skin caused by...
Vitamin D may strongly reduce cancer risk, shows study
Vitamin D, which can be found in liver and fish oils, is essential for calcium absorption and the prevention of rickets in children and...
Can 4 fish oil pills a day keep the doctor away? For healthy older...
Fish oil is one of the most popular dietary supplements in the U.S. because of the perceived cardiovascular benefits of the omega-3 it contains.
However,...
Vitamin A may improve therapy for pancreatic cancer
An early study from the Queen Mary University of London found that the addition of high doses of a form of vitamin A could...
Vitamin D deficiency may reduce survival in skin cancer
In a study from the Hospital University Son Espases, scientists found that vitamin D levels affect overall survival for melanoma (skin cancer) patients.
They discovered...
Eight cracking facts about eggs
One of life’s true miracles, the humble egg is maybe one of the most versatile foodstuffs on the planet.
It’s formed in 24 to 26...
Diet rich in whole grains may lower risk of type 2 diabetes
In a recent study from Erasmus University and elsewhere, scientists found that eating high-quality carbohydrates, such as whole grains, was associated with a lower...
Natural caffeine offers longer-lasting improvement on cognition and moods
In a study from Clarkson University, scientists found natural caffeine has a more consistent and lasting effect than synthetic caffeine when it comes to...
Artificial sweeteners linked to risks of weight gain, heart disease
In a study from the University of Manitoba, scientists found artificial sweeteners may be linked to long-term weight gain and increased risk of obesity,...