Vitamin D supplements may lower risk of severe asthma attacks

A new Cochrane Review suggests vitamin D supplementation – alongside standard treatment – could reduce the likelihood of severe asthma attacks.

‘Insufficient evidence’ to suggest omega-3 supplements help treat depression

A new Cochrane review finds there is not enough high-quality evidence at present to suggest that omega-3 supplementation can help treat major depressive disorder.

Pediatric immune systems boosted by zinc supplementation

Zinc supplements reduce diarrhoea and other infections in malnourished children, and may prevent death, according to a new study published in The Cochrane Library.

Cranberry Fails To Prevent UTI And Bladder Infections

Researcher Dr. Ruth Jepsen has recently concluded in a new study, published in The Cochrane Library, that cranberry extract does not prevent urinary tract infections (UTI) and bladder infections, such as cystitis, while any slight advantage would only be seen in women with recurrent UTIs…

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…

Fewer Iron Supplements During Pregnancy Work Just As Well For Preventing Anaemia

Taking iron supplements one to three times a week instead of every day is just as effective at preventing anaemia in pregnant women, according to the findings of a new Cochrane systematic review.

For Anemia Prevention During Pregnancy, Iron Supplements Need Not Be Taken Every Day

Taking iron supplements one to three times a week instead of every day is just as effective at preventing anaemia in pregnant women, according to the findings of a new Cochrane systematic review.

The Role Of Omega-3 In Preventing Cognitive Decline In Older People Questioned

Older people who take omega-3 fish oil supplements are probably not reducing their chances of losing cognitive function, according to a new Cochrane systematic review.

Elderly Women Benefit From Vitamin D

Giving vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) to predominantly elderly women, mainly in institutional care, seems to increase survival. These women are likely to be vitamin D deficient with a significant risk of falls and fractures. This is the key conclusion in a systematic review published in the latest edition of The Cochrane Library…

Bone Density In Healthy Children Not Increased By Vitamin D Supplements

Giving vitamin D supplements to healthy children with normal vitamin D levels does not improve bone density at the hip, lumbar spine, forearm or in the body as a whole, according to a new Cochrane Systematic Review. Building bone density in children helps protect against osteoporosis in later life.