Omega-3s Reduce the Rate of Mental Aging
Does eating fish help protect your brain? Previous studies of the brain effects of the omega-3 fatty acids found in
DNA Tests Find Risks in Traditional Chinese Remedies
That traditional Chinese medicine youre thinking of trying for what ails you just might
Review Slams Supplements Anti-Cancer Marketing
A review of the scientific evidence for the National Cancer Institute finds little support for
Probiotics Help Prevent Antibiotics Intestinal Side Effects
While the jurys still out on some promised benefits of probiotics, a new analysis
Oral Zinc Shortens Colds
Oral zinc lozenges or syrup really could shorten your suffering from the common cold
Higher Doses of Vitamin D Required to Protect Your Bones
A new meta-analysis by researchers at Tufts, the University of Zurich and other institutions may help explain seemingly contradictory recent recommendations by experts from the US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) about vitamin D for bone health.
Calcium Pills Linked to Heart Attacks-Should You Worry?
As if there wasnt enough disconcerting news for people worried about protecting their bones
Magnesium Moves into the Spotlight
New research suggests this often-overlooked mineral may be more important to your health than previously thought. Magnesium has long been the Rodney Dangerfield of minerals that your body needs to stay
Rethinking Fish-Oil Pills for Heart and Brain
New reports fail to prove benefits from omega-3 supplements. Two recent reports may cause you to have second thoughts about buying that bottle of fish-oil pills
Low Vitamin B6 Levels Linked to Inflammation
New Tufts research has linked low blood levels of vitamin B6 to markers of inflammation that contribute to heart disease and other chronic conditions. Previous studies have associated low B6 levels with specific signs of inflammation, such as C-reactive protein (CRP). But Lydia Sakakeeny, PhD, in Tufts HNRCA Vitamin Metabolism Laboratory, and colleagues said this was the first large-scale study to find an association between vitamin B6 and a wide range of markers for inflammation.