This vitamin may help battle deadly brain tumor
In a new study, researchers found that niacin, commonly called vitamin B3, combined with chemotherapy can help immune cells attack glioblastoma (a type of...
Vitamin D may help fight against COVID-19, new study shows
In a new study, researchers have released a crucial report today in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
They found that Vitamin D plays a critical...
Scientists find new way to fight against diabetes: Vitamin D
In a new study, researchers found that maintaining vitamin D receptor (VDR) levels in pancreatic cells that synthesize and secrete insulin (β cells) could...
Vitamin D could boost the chance of walking after hip fracture
Senior citizens who are not vitamin D deficient have a better chance of walking after hip fracture surgery, according to a Rutgers-led study.
The findings...
This common supplement linked to lower heart disease and death risk
In a new study, researchers found that regular use of fish oil supplements may be linked to a lower risk of death and heart...
Popular herb supplement may cause severe liver injury
Kratom is a herbal product made from Mitragyna speciosa ─ a tropical evergreen tree in the coffee family found in Southeast Asia ─ with...
High doses of vitamin C may help fight cancer
In a new study, researchers found that high doses of vitamin C (ascorbic acid) enhanced immunotherapy, resulting in slowed or stopped tumor growth.
The research...
Herbal medicines may not help you lose weight
In a new study, researchers have conducted the first global review of herbal medicines for weight loss in 19 years, finding insufficient evidence to...
How much vitamin D is enough for you?
Vitamin D’s main function is to help the body absorb calcium.
Deficiency can cause delayed skeletal development and rickets in children and may contribute to...
Vitamin D may help boost protection against infections
In a new study, researchers have led the development of a new model for studying vitamin D's role in infection prevention.
They found that vitamin...