Increasing calcium intake ‘does not improve bone health of seniors’

Increasing calcium intake to current recommendations does not improve bone density or reduce the risk of fractures among adults over the age of 50, two new studies find.

Vitamin D ‘ineffective as treatment for hypertension’

Researchers report that vitamin D supplementation does not work as an antihypertensive agent and cannot be recommended to control high blood pressure.

Mandatory disclaimers on dietary supplements do not change consumer behavior

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) does not allow pharmaceutical manufacturers to promote their drugs for indications that the FDA has not approved, but a 2012 federal court case (US v.

Taking vitamin B may not reduce memory loss risk after all

A new study suggests that taking vitamin B and folate supplements does not lower the risk of memory loss, despite previous observational studies suggesting otherwise.

Taking vitamin B may not reduce memory loss risk after all

A new study suggests that taking vitamin B and folate supplements does not lower the risk of memory loss, despite previous observational studies suggesting otherwise.

Treatment-resistant hypertension requires proper diagnosis

High blood pressure – also known as hypertension – is widespread, but treatment often fails.

Study questions health benefits attributed to red wine compound

Despite several previous studies stating the contrary, a new study suggests resveratrol – an antioxidant found in red wine – does not decreases chances of developing CVD or cancer.

Children’s diet unaffected by fall in household income, study says

Changes in a family’s income do not affect the healthiness of their children’s diet, according to a new report. Researchers found that a drop in family income does not trigger a decrease in the amount of fruit and vegetables their children eat. The finding challenges the idea that the healthiness of a diet is directly linked to income levels.

Relapse in Crohn’s disease patients not prevented by probiotics

Despite previous data showing beneficial effects, the probiotic Saccharomuces boulardii (S. boulardii) does not prevent clinical relapse in patients with Crohn’s disease, according to a new study in Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology, the official clinical practice journal of the American Gastroenterological Association…

Informing Diners Of Recommended Calorie Intake Does Not Enhance Use Of Menu Labeling

As many states introduce regulations requiring restaurants to post calorie information on menus, a new study from the American Journal of Public Health finds that also informing consumers of recommended calorie intake does not help consumers use menu labels more effectively…

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