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How Do Plant-Based ‘Milks’ Measure Up to Cow’s Milk?
A new study finds compared to cow’s milk, plant- based products may not provide comparable amounts of some nutrients, like calcium and vitamin D.
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Vitamin D Plus Calcium: Good News, Bad News for Older Women
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- March 12, 2024
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Women who've gone through menopause and hope that supplemental vitamin D plus calcium might shield them from disease may be disappointed by new data.
A follow-up analysis of data from the landmark Women's Health Initiative trial found the supplement combo lowered a woman...
Too Much Niacin May Be Bad for the Heart
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- February 20, 2024
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Niacin is an essential B vitamin, but new research reveals that too much of it may harm your heart.
Found in many foods that millions of Americans eat, excessive amounts of niacin can trigger inflammation and damage blood vessels, scientists report in the Feb. 19 issue ...
Daily Multivitamin Might Help Aging Brains
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- January 18, 2024
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A daily multivitamin could help people keep their brains healthy as they age, a new trial finds.
Results suggest taking multivitamins could help prevent memory loss and slow cognitive aging among older adults, researchers report in the Jan. 18 issue of the
Be Sure to Get Enough of the 'Sunshine Vitamin' This Winter
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- January 13, 2024
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In the middle of winter when sunshine can be hard to come by, it's tough to get enough vitamin D, but one expert has some advice.
“Vitamin D is well known to support bone health, but it also plays a role in the health of your heart as well as your GI tract. It is tough...
Put These Foods on Your Grocery List for Better Vision
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- October 20, 2023
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Nutrition is important for your whole body, including those two small organs through which you look at the world.
The same diet that's good for your heart and the rest of your body will also help your eyes, according to the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO).
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Do Fish Oil Supplements Really Boost Your Health?
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- August 24, 2023
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Stroll past the supplements in any drugstore and you'll find broad claims about fish oil helping everything from heart and brain health, to joints, eyes and immune systems. But you just might be wasting your money, according to a new study.
“We know from recent large, ...
Vitamin K May Kickstart Healthy Lungs
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- August 10, 2023
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It may not get the publicity of some better-known vitamins like D, but vitamin K -- found in leafy green vegetables -- may boost lung health.
A new, large study -- published Aug. 10 in ERJ Open Research -- suggests that people who have low levels of this vitamin...
Vitamin D Might Ease the Agony of Psoriasis
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- July 25, 2023
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People who have psoriasis may want to get their vitamin D levels checked.
New research suggests that blood levels of the so-called "sunshine vitamin" may affect the severity of their condition. In psoriasis, skin cells build up and form dry, itchy, sometimes painful patc...
Milk Alternatives Don't Always Measure Up to Milk
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- July 25, 2023
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If you're drinking soy, oat or almond milk, you may not be getting the same nutrients as you would with a glass of cow's milk.
A new analysis of more than 200 plant-based milk alternatives found that few contain the calcium, vitamin D and protein that can be found in cow...
Need Vitamin D, But Need to Watch the Sun? Here's How You Do It
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- July 21, 2023
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Your body needs vitamin D, the "sunshine" vitamin, but too much time in the sun can increase your risk for skin cancer.
An expert offers tips for boosting vitamin D intake while staying safe from the sun and this summer's record-high temperatures.
“Vitamin D is ...
Exercise and Cognitive Training Slow Thinking Declines. Vitamin D? Not So Much
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- July 20, 2023
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As older people start to lose some of their mental abilities, regular exercise might slow the progression to dementia, a new study indicates.
With five months of physical activity, the mental ability of seniors with so-called mild cognitive impairment improved significan...
Mixed Results on Vitamin D's Benefit for Aging Hearts
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- June 29, 2023
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Vitamin D supplements might lower the risk of heart attack and other cardiac ills for people over 60 -- especially if they're already taking heart meds, a new study suggests.
"Our results suggest that further exploration of the possible benefit of vitamin D on cardiovas...
An Apple (and Some Blackberries) Each Day May Keep Frailty Away
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- May 23, 2023
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You've heard of eating your spinach to stay strong, but how about loading up on your flavonols?
New research suggests that plant-based foods rich in these important dietary compounds could lower your chances of developing frailty as you age.
Apples and blackberries...
Dietary Supplements Used by Most Adults, One-Third of Kids: Survey
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- April 18, 2023
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Taking vitamins may drain your wallet without helping your health, yet a new government survey shows most American adults take them, as do about one-third of children.
Researchers who were led by Suruchi Mishra, from the U.S. National Center for Health Statistics,
What an Expert Says About Taking Magnesium for Sleep
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- March 8, 2023
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When people struggle to fall asleep, it's no surprise they seek solutions.
Options can range from prescription medications to sleep therapy, good habits and an abundance of supplements.
Taking magnesium for sleep is something some say has real benefits, but does ...
Vitamin D Might Help You Avoid Dementia
- Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter
- March 7, 2023
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Can vitamin D lower dementia risk?
Quite possibly, a team of British and Canadian researchers report.
In their study, investigators spent roughly a decade tracking more than 12,000 older people. None had dementia at the start of the study period. In the end, t...
Vitamin D Could Be Weapon Against Type 2 Diabetes
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- February 7, 2023
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Vitamin D supplements are typically used to guard against bone loss and fractures, but new research offers up another possibility: For folks with pre-diabetes, they may help lower the chances of a full diabetes diagnosis.
Across three clinical trials, investigators found...
Androstenedione: A Banned Bodybuilding Supplement You Should Avoid
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- February 2, 2023
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Androstenedione is one of those supplements that was peddled to athletes for years as a quick path to bulging muscles and high testosterone levels, but it carries some grave dangers.
Also known as "andro," the dietary supplement was once touted to enhance athletic p...
Could Vitamin D Help Ward Off Suicide?
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- February 2, 2023
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A new study hints that treating low vitamin D levels with supplements might have a critical benefit for certain people: a decreased risk of attempting suicide.
In a study of more than 1 million U.S. veterans, researchers found that those prescribed vitamin D were nearly ...
What Is Chromium Picolinate? Do You Really Need It?
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- January 31, 2023
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Chromium picolinate is a supplement that many folks take, as it's touted to unlock insulin, burn fat and build muscle.
But do you really need to add it to your diet when the mineral chromium is already present in many foods, albeit in tiny amounts?
"There is little...
Your Weight Could Alter Vitamin D's Effect on Health
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- January 24, 2023
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Vitamin D is widely promoted for better health, but if you're overweight, you might not reap the benefits.
In a new study, researchers found a 30% to 40% reduction in cancer, cancer deaths and autoimmune diseases among people with a lower body mass index (
The B Vitamins: Put Them on Your A List
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- January 19, 2023
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B vitamins. These powerhouse nutrients help your cells function at their best, protect your brain and heart, support your immune system and can even improve your mood and energy levels.
This critical class of vitamins needs to be part of a healthy diet.
According t...
Vitamin D May Help Maintain Muscle as You Age
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- December 19, 2022
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One way to maintain muscle strength with age: Get enough vitamin D.
Researchers in Brazil and the United Kingdom found that older folks who were deficient in the vitamin increased their risk of losing muscle strength by 78%.
"Vitamin D is known to participate in va...
Formula Feeding Raises Odds for Anemia in Very 'Preemie' Babies
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- December 13, 2022
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Babies born prematurely who are fed formula may need iron supplementation like their breastfed counterparts, new research suggests.
“Just because a baby is on iron-rich formula, we should not assume all of their iron needs are being met, since iron from the formula ma...
Vitamin D Might Help Shield the Aging Brain
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- December 8, 2022
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Older adults who harbor more vitamin D in their brains may stay mentally sharper, a new study suggests.
Researchers found that when older adults had higher levels of vitamin D in their brain tissue, they tended to perform better on standard tests of memory and think...
Vitamins, Fish Oil, Minerals: Which Supplements Help or Harm the Heart?
- Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter
- December 7, 2022
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Manufacturers make all kinds of health claims, but can taking a dietary supplement actually lower your heart disease risk?
A comprehensive analysis of prior research suggests that in certain cases the answer is yes. Some types of supplements -- such as omega-3 fatty...
Berry Good for You: Some Foods Can Strengthen Your Brain
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- November 28, 2022
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Eating more berries and drinking tea may help slow mental decline as you age, new research suggests.
In a study of more than 900 adults, researchers found that foods like these -- containing antioxidant flavonols -- delivered brain benefits to older adults. Flavono...
Vitamins: It's Best to Get Them From Food, Not a Bottle
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- November 25, 2022
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Bottled vitamins might seem a convenient way to get all the important nutrients, but the best delivery method is still just eating actual healthy food.
“We have plenty of studies showing that when we look at food as the bioavailable source of certain nutrients of vita...
Low Vitamin D Could Raise Diabetes Risk for Black Americans
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- November 11, 2022
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Too little of the "sunshine vitamin" -- vitamin D -- in Black Americans could raise their odds of developing diabetes, new research suggests.
Two new studies found an association between levels of vitamin D in the blood and insulin resistance, a precursor to full-blown ...
400-Year-Old Mummy Reveals a Nobleman's Child, Kept From the Sun
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- October 26, 2022
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A “virtual autopsy” of a mummified 17th century Austrian infant has shed new light on Renaissance childhood — as well as the importance of vitamin D to health.
The researchers use...
Vitamin D Could Help Extend Your Life: Study
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- October 25, 2022
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A vitamin D deficiency puts you at risk for more than just weakened bones, a major new study reports.
Too little vitamin D in your system can increase your ...
Vitamin Supplements May Help People With Cystic Fibrosis
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- October 3, 2022
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More than 160,000 people around the world have cystic fibrosis, and supplementing with vitamins C and E could help reduce the damaging inflammation in their lungs, according to new research.
"Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disease that is associated with increased inflamma...
Could a Folic Acid Prescription Help Prevent Suicide?
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- September 30, 2022
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More than 1 million Americans attempted suicide in 2020, and a new study is hinting at a potential way to reduce that risk: prescription folic acid.
The study, of more than 800,000 Americans in a health care database, found that when people were on prescription folic aci...
Multivitamins Linked to Healthier Brains in Old Age
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- September 14, 2022
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A daily multivitamin might help keep your brain free from any decline in thinking skills, a new study suggests.
In a trial of more th...
Vitamin D, Fish Oil Won't Help Elderly Stay Strong, Study Finds
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- September 14, 2022
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If only you could pop vitamin D and fish oil supplements to fight the frailty that often come...
Vitamin D Supplements Won't Shield You From COVID-19, Studies Find
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- September 8, 2022
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While vitamin D got some attention early in the pandemic, it does not reduce the risk of either COVID-19 or other respiratory infections, two new clinical trials found.
Both studies, one done in the United Kingdom and the other in Norway, found that boosting levels of v...
Taking 2 Supplements in Pregnancy Could Lower Baby's Odds for Croup
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- September 7, 2022
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Many new parents have been jarred awake in the dead of night when they hear their baby let out that telltale barky cough that signals a bout of croup.
Until now, nothing wa...
Tips to Food-Fueling Your Active Vegan Child
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- August 20, 2022
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Kids can take part in sports while on vegetarian and vegan diets, but parents and caregivers must help them select foods that will fuel them and meet their nutrition needs.
Vegan athletes can become deficient in vitamin B12, vitamin D, long-chain omega-3 fats, riboflavin...
Dietary Supplements: Are You Throwing Money Away?
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 2, 2022
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Most Americans swear by dietary supplements, with nearly 3 of 4 people taking some type of supplement on a daily basis, a new HealthDay/Harris Poll has revealed.
But many have a mistaken ...
Vitamin D Supplements Won't Help Your Bones, Large Study Finds
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- July 28, 2022
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Seniors who take vitamin D supplements to improve their bone health and ward off fractures are just wasting their time and money, a major new study has found.
These supplements d...
Eat These Foods, Your Kidneys Will Thank You
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- July 28, 2022
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Eating a rainbow of fruits and vegetables is common advice, but many Americans eat few of these nutrient powerhouses, according to a new study.
You Can Take Too Much Vitamin D -- One Man Found Out the Hard Way
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- July 6, 2022
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Vitamin D supplements are often touted for their health benefits, from boosting the immune system to guarding against cancer. But as one British man found out, it is possible to get too much of a good thing.
Vitamin D Deficiency Common in Young Black, Hispanic Americans
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- July 5, 2022
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Vitamin D, the "Sunshine Vitamin," boosts the immune system and helps prevent cancer, among other health benefits, but a significant number of Black and Hispanic teens have low levels of this nutrient, according to a new study.
Vitamins, Supplements Useless for Most People: Expert Panel
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- June 21, 2022
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Millions of people pop vitamins and supplements every day in hopes of staving off heart disease and cancer, but a new report finds the evidence to support that strategy is largely lacking.
Your Daily Vitamin D From Tomatoes? Gene Tweak Could Make It Happen
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- May 24, 2022
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A genetically engineered tomato could one day rival salmon as a dietary source of vitamin D, if early research pans out.
British scientists used gene "editing" to produce the tomato, which is chock full of provitamin D3, a precursor that the body can convert into
Calcium Supplements Could Spell Trouble for Older Heart Patients
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- April 26, 2022
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Seniors are often advised to take calcium supplements, but new research says the pills might significantly increase an aging person's risk of heart valve problems that contribute to heart failure.
People taking either calcium supplements alone or calcium with vitamin D h...
Over Half of American Parents Give Their Picky Eaters Supplements
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- April 20, 2022
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If your child is a picky eater and you feel you need to give them dietary supplements, you're not alone.
In a new poll of more than 1,200 U.S. parents with at least one child aged 1 to 10, more than half said they struggle to get their child to eat a well-balanced diet a...
Vitamins, Supplements Don't Guard Against Severe COVID
- February 22, 2022
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Remember when everyone was downing zinc supplements at the beginning of the pandemic, in hopes of guarding against a severe case of COVID-19?
New research suggests that folks may have wasted t...
Vitamin D Supplements Might Cut Your Odds for Autoimmune Diseases
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- January 27, 2022
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Taking vitamin D supplements may help stave off psoriasis, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus and other autoimmune diseases, a new study suggests.
Previous research has hinted at this connection, but the new study is the first randomized controlled trial to look at what happens...
Fish Oil Has No Effect on Depression, Study Finds
- Robert Preidt
- December 22, 2021
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They may have other proven health benefits, but new research shows that fish oil supplements don't prevent depression or improve mood.
Some experts recommend omega-3 fish oil sup...