Vitamins A and D May Help Shrink Uterine Fibroids, Study Finds
A large review of 31 studies involving over 55,000 women found that certain vitamins might help with uterine fibroids - non-cancerous growths in the uterus …
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Most People with Diabetes in India Don't Get Enough Vitamin D
A large study looked at vitamin D levels in nearly 9,000 people with diabetes in India. They found that 79% of these people had low vitamin D levels, even …
Read MoreDaily Multivitamins Don't Lower Blood Pressure for Most Older Adults
A large study of nearly 9,000 older adults found that taking daily multivitamin supplements didn't prevent high blood pressure or lower blood pressure readings …
Read MoreProbiotics Don't Help Depression or Schizophrenia, New Study Finds
Scientists looked at 13 studies involving 893 people to see if taking probiotics (good bacteria) could help with depression and schizophrenia symptoms. While …
Read MoreVitamins and Supplements May Help Women with Low Egg Count Get Pregnant
Scientists looked at 16 studies involving nearly 3,000 women who had trouble getting pregnant due to low egg reserves. They found that taking certain vitamins …
Read MoreVitamin D May Help Sepsis Patients Survive, But More Research Needed
Scientists looked at five studies involving nearly 43,000 sepsis patients to see if vitamin D supplements could help them survive. Sepsis is a dangerous …
Read MoreHigher Vitamin D Doses Help Premature Babies Grow Better and Stay Healthier
Researchers looked at 21 studies involving over 1,100 premature babies to see if higher doses of vitamin D work better than lower doses. They found that giving …
Read MoreBrain Supplement Creatine May Help Memory in Older Adults
Scientists reviewed six studies involving over 1,500 older adults to see if creatine, a popular muscle supplement, might also help brain function. They found …
Read MoreB Vitamins May Give Your Brain a Small Boost as You Age
Scientists looked at 17 studies involving over 5,000 older adults to see if B vitamins help keep minds sharp. They found that taking B6, B9 (folate), or B12 …
Read MoreToo Much Folic Acid May Increase Diabetes Risk During Pregnancy
Australian researchers found that after the country started adding folic acid to bread and cereals, pregnant women developed gestational diabetes three times …
Read MoreNatural Remedies May Help Ease Mild Menopause Symptoms
A new review found that women experiencing mild to moderate menopause symptoms may find relief through lifestyle changes, over-the-counter supplements, and …
Read MoreHigher Vitamin D Levels May Help You Grow Taller, Study Shows
Scientists used genetic data from over 380,000 people to study whether vitamin D affects how tall we grow. They found that people with higher vitamin D levels …
Read MoreScientists Discuss Vitamin D for Kids with Asthma - What Parents Need to Know
This is a letter from researchers discussing a previous study about vitamin D supplements helping children with asthma. The original study suggested that …
Read MoreGreen Tea Extract Shows Small Benefits for Blood Sugar Control
Scientists looked at 41 studies involving green tea's main ingredient, EGCG, to see if it helps control blood sugar. They found that taking EGCG supplements …
Read MoreBarberry Supplements May Help Lower Blood Pressure and Cholesterol
Scientists reviewed 11 studies involving 718 people to see if barberry supplements could help with health problems like high blood pressure and cholesterol. …
Read MoreDoctors Disagree on Who Should Take Vitamin D Supplements
Researchers looked at 31 medical guidelines from the past decade to see what doctors recommend about vitamin D testing and supplements. They found that medical …
Read MoreProbiotics Don't Help Weight Loss After Bariatric Surgery, Study Finds
A major review of 13 studies involving 693 people who had weight loss surgery found that taking probiotics (beneficial bacteria supplements) didn't help them …
Read MoreVitamin A Supplements Don't Shorten ICU Stays for Kids with Sepsis
Researchers tested whether vitamin A supplements could help children with sepsis (a dangerous blood infection) recover faster. They studied 156 children in the …
Read MoreWhat You Eat Affects Your Hair: Study Shows Best Foods for Healthy Hair
Scientists reviewed 17 studies involving over 61,000 people to understand how diet affects hair health. They found that getting enough vitamin D and iron may …
Read MoreLow Vitamin D Levels May Increase Your Risk of Getting Cataracts
A large study of over 400,000 people in the UK found that those with low vitamin D levels were more likely to develop cataracts - cloudy areas in the eye that …
Read MorePlant Compounds May Help Lower Blood Sugar and Blood Pressure
Scientists reviewed 14 studies to see if phytosterols - natural compounds found in plants that are similar to cholesterol - could help with metabolic syndrome. …
Read MoreNew Ginseng Probiotics May Lower Cholesterol Better Than Regular Ones
Scientists found special bacteria living on ginseng plants that could help lower cholesterol levels. These new probiotics, called Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus, …
Read MoreVitamin C from Food Doesn't Lower Depression Risk, Large Study Finds
A major study following over 91,000 Korean adults for nearly 6 years found that eating more vitamin C-rich foods doesn't protect against depression. …
Read MoreProbiotics May Spread Antibiotic Resistance: What You Need to Know
Scientists are raising important safety concerns about probiotics - the 'good bacteria' found in yogurt, supplements, and medicines. While probiotics offer …
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