Vitamin E Or Metformin May Not Be Effective For Treating Liver Disease In Children And Teens

In contrast to previous preliminary data, use of vitamin E or the diabetes drug metformin was not superior to placebo on a measured outcome for treating nonalcoholic fatty liver disease in children and adolescents, according to a study in the April 27 issue of JAMA…

Folic Acid Absorption Rates Examined From Softgel Capsule And Standard Tablet

Folic acid, an essential vitamin formulated to be part of a multivitamin + DHA liquid softgel capsule, is absorbed and available within the body in amounts similar to folic acid formulated for solid tablets, according to a study presented in a late breaking session at the Experimental Biology (EB) 2011 annual meeting…

Vitamin D Identified As One Of The Likely Explanations Behind Differences In Blood Pressure Between Blacks And Whites

Lower vitamin D levels may explain part of the disparity in hypertension that exists between Black and White people in the US. High blood pressure is more common in Blacks than in Whites and persons with darker skin generally produce less vitamin D.

Omega-3s Linked To Higher Risk Of Aggressive Prostate Cancer

US researchers were stunned to discover that higher blood levels of omega-3 fatty acids, normally promoted as good for the heart, were linked to higher risk of aggressive prostate cancer, and conversely, raised levels of trans-fats, considered bad for the heart, were linked to a lower risk.

What’s So Special About Blueberries?

Recently a study out of the Texas Women’s University looked at whether blueberries with their high polyphenol content could help in fighting obesity.

Most Americans Don’t Understand Health Effects Of Wine And Sea Salt, Survey Finds

Most Americans believe drinking wine is good for your heart but are unaware of recommended alcohol limits, and most mistakenly believe sea salt is a low-sodium alternative to regular table salt, according to a new survey about these common products. The American Heart Association surveyed 1,000 American adults to assess their awareness and beliefs about how wine and salt affect heart health…

$4.8 Million Study To Help The 4 In 10 Children Of Mexican Heritage Who Are Overweight

UC Davis professor Adela de la Torre, a national expert on Chicano and Latino health issues, has received a five-year, $4.8 million federal grant to discover the best ways to help Mexican-heritage children in California maintain healthy weights…

High Percentage Of Omega-3s In The Blood May Boost Risk Of Aggressive Prostate Cancer

The largest study ever to examine the association of dietary fats and prostate cancer risk has found what’s good for the heart may not be good for the prostate…

Food Price Crisis Can Lead To Deteriorating Nutrition

As fuel prices soar, food prices are beginning to creep up to crisis levels most recently seen in 2007. “Coupled with the financial crisis, high food prices can take a significant toll on nutrition, especially in developing countries,” says Lora Iannotti, PhD, a public health expert and professor at the Brown School at Washington University in St.

Red Pepper May Help Control Appetite

Spicing up your daily diet with some red pepper can curb appetite, especially for those who don’t normally eat the popular spice, according to research from Purdue University…