High Vitamin D Helps Healthy People Stay That Way

Healthy people with higher vitamin D levels in their blood may enjoy several benefits, apart from improved bone health, researchers from Boston University School of Medicine reported in PLOS ONE…

Novel Hypothesis On Curing Late-Stage Cancers Published By Nobel Laureate James Watson

“Although mortality from many cancers has been steadily falling, particularly those of the blood [i.e., leukemias], the more important statistic may be that so many epithelial cancers (carcinomas) and effectively all mesenchymal cancers (sarcomas) remain largely incurable.” With these words as preface, Nobel laureate James D.

Elevated Levels Of Vitamin D During Pregnancy May Prevent Multiple Sclerosis In Mothers

High levels of Vitamin D in the blood could prevent multiple sclerosis (MS) in mothers, more so than in babies, according to a new study published in the journal Neurology. Study author Jonatan Salzer, MD and neurologist at UmeÃ¥ University Hospital says: “In our study, pregnant women and women in general had a lower risk for MS with higher levels of the vitamin, as expected…

Blood Pressure Lowered In Healthy Adults By Low Calorie Cranberry Juice

Regularly drinking low-calorie cranberry juice may help get your blood pressure under control, according to new findings presented at the American Heart Association’s High Blood Pressure Research 2012 Scientific Sessions…

Blood Pressure Lower When Yogurt Part Of Diet

Adding more yogurt to your diet without increasing the number of calories you eat may help lower your risk of high blood pressure, according to new research presented at the American Heart Association’s High Blood Pressure Research 2012 Scientific Sessions…

Blood Pressure Lowered, Cholesterol Improved By Sesame And Rice Bran Oil

People who cooked with a blend of sesame and rice bran oils saw a significant drop in blood pressure and improved cholesterol levels, according to new research presented at the American Heart Association’s High Blood Pressure Research 2012 Scientific Sessions…

Non-Alcoholic Red Wine Lowers Blood Pressure

Non-alcoholic red wine was found to lower blood pressure in men at high risk of heart disease, researchers from Spain reported in the journal Circulation Research. The authors explained that the men who drank non-alcoholic red wine daily for four weeks had higher levels of nitric oxide in their blood…

Diabetes Patients May Be Able To Decrease Their Blood Sugar With A Tasty Berry Drink

In evaluating the bioactive compounds of Illinois blueberry and blackberry wines, University of Illinois scientists have found compounds that inhibit enzymes responsible for carbohydrate absorption and assimilation. And that could mean a tasty way to help people with diabetes decrease their blood sugar…

Hypertension May Be Improved By Cocoa Compounds

Compounds in cocoa may help to reduce blood pressure, according to a new systematic review in The Cochrane Library. The researchers reviewed evidence from short-term trials in which participants were given dark chocolate or cocoa powder daily and found that their blood pressure dropped slightly compared to a control group…

Kidney Stone Risk Associated With Long-Term Vitamin D And Calcium Intake

A new study presented at The Endocrine Society’s 94th Annual Meeting in Houston reveals that calcium and vitamin D supplements are linked to high levels of calcium in the blood and urine, which could raise the risk of developing kidney stones. Lead investigator, J.

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