Some older women taking calcium and vitamin D supplements may need to reduce the dose

Calcium and vitamin D are commonly recommended for older women, but the usual supplements may send calcium excretion and blood levels too high for some women, shows a new study published online in…

Study links vitamin D deficiency to ‘all-cause mortality and cancer prognosis’

A new study finds a link between low vitamin D levels and all-cause mortality – including CVD and cancer. Researchers say the deficiency may even be linked to cancer prognosis.

Broccoli plant compound detoxifies air pollutants in the body

Mom was right: eating broccoli is good for you. It can help to increase excretion of a known human carcinogen and a lung irritant acquired through air pollution, new study shows.

Processed red meat consumption ‘linked to heart failure’

Red meat has been previously linked to increased risk of heart failure. Now, a new study separately examines the heart risks associated with processed and unprocessed red meat.

Higher red meat consumption could increase risk of breast cancer

Is there a link between red meat intake and breast cancer? A new study investigating dietary protein sources in early adulthood suggests that there could be.

Saliva and common body proteins contain compounds that may fend off DNA-damaging chemicals

A compound in saliva, along with common proteins in blood and muscle, may protect human cells from powerful toxins in tea, coffee and liquid smoke flavoring, according to results of a new study led…

Diet beverages play positive role in weight loss

A groundbreaking new study published in Obesity, the journal of The Obesity Society, confirms definitively that drinking diet beverages helps people lose weight.

Vitamin E-rich oils linked to lung inflammation

A new study has found a link between a form of vitamin E – called gamma-tocopherol – found in canola, soybean and corn oil and the rising incidence of lung inflammation and asthma.

Link between healthy diet and better lung function in COPD patients

Sure, everyone knows a healthy diet provides lots of health benefits for patients with respiratory diseases, but now a new study has shown a direct link between eating fish, fruit and dairy products…

Adverse vascular effects of air pollution may be ameliorated by olive oil supplements

Taking olive oil supplements may counteract some of the adverse cardiovascular effects of exposure to air pollution, according to a new study presented at the 2014 American Thoracic Society…

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