Vitamin D guidelines may be changed following new study

New research demonstrates that the two forms of vitamin D, D-2 and D-3, are not equal. D-3 is twice as effective. Guidelines may need to be altered.

Immune cells in the brain could be targets for obesity treatment

Fat-rich diets cause microglia – immune cells that live in the brain and spinal cord – to trigger overeating and weight gain in mice, a new study shows.

Breast cancer: Maternal high-fat diet raises risk across generations

Exposure to a high-fat diet during pregnancy may increase the risk of breast cancer in daughters and great-granddaughters, new research suggests.

Vitamin B12 shots: Uses, benefits, and side effects

Vitamin B12 is an essential nutrient for human health. Learn about B12 shots, who may need them, as well as the potential benefits and risks involved.

Parts of Mediterranean diet shown to prevent colorectal cancer

A new study highlights the specific elements of the Mediterranean diet that are the most important for keeping colorectal cancer at bay.

Polydipsia: Causes, symptoms, and treatment

In this article, learn about polydipsia and how it may be a symptom of diabetes. What are the causes of polydipsia and when should a doctor be consulted?

Researchers find link between food allergies and childhood anxiety

Researchers at Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health and Albert Einstein College of Medicine studied the link between food allergy and childhood anxiety and depression among a sample…

MCH levels in blood tests: What do they mean?

What is MCH and what is a CBC blood test? Learn about the causes of low and high MCH levels, treatments for an MCH level imbalance, and outlook.

Belladonna: Uses and risks

Learn about belladonna and how it may be used to treat conditions such as Parkinson’s, IBS, and stomach ulcers, as well as the associated risks.

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