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Statins may increase risk of cataracts among individuals above 30 years old

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, cataracts are the number one cause of vision loss in the United States. Nearly 22 million Americans age 40 and over have cataracts, while more than half of individuals age 80 and over suffer from this condition. In a recent study released in JAMA Ophthalmology, it was confirmed that statins, which are typically prescribed to reduce cholesterol and also prevent heart disease, may cause an increased risk for cataracts among individuals ages 30 through 85.

14 Oct 2013

Researchers discover new approach to tackle global threat of antibiotic drug resistance

Researchers at McMaster University are addressing the crisis in drug resistance with a novel approach to find new antibiotics.

13 Oct 2013

Drinking protein shake during childbirth promotes patient satisfaction: Study

Women in labor can enjoy a chocolate or vanilla protein shake during labor rather than being relegated to the tedium of ice chips, according to a study presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY 2013 annual meeting.

13 Oct 2013

WHO: Iron deficiency causes loss of 48,225 disability-adjusted life-years worldwide

Data supporting the need for better recognition of iron deficiency will be presented this week at the United European Gastroenterology Week Congress in Berlin. Iron deficiency is frequently under-diagnosed, resulting in increased hospitalisation, reduced quality of life and higher death rates in patients with comorbid conditions. The WHO has estimated that iron deficiency causes the loss of 48,225 disability-adjusted life-years worldwide, more than is seen with lung cancer.

12 Oct 2013

Vitamin D supplements ineffective in preventing osteoporosis, finds study

Taking vitamin D supplements does not improve bone mineral density at the total hip, spine, forearm, or in the body as a whole, a large meta-analysis involving more than 4000 healthy adults published in The Lancet has found.

11 Oct 2013

Genetic mutation that protects skin from UV radiation may cause testicular cancer in Caucasian

A Ludwig Cancer Research study published in Cell today identifies a common mutation that dramatically increases the risk for testicular cancer—and describes a likely molecular mechanism by which it exerts that effect.

11 Oct 2013

TSRI scientists identify set of compounds to treat multiple sclerosis in new way

Scientists at The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI) have identified a set of compounds that may be used to treat multiple sclerosis (MS) in a new way. Unlike existing MS therapies that suppress the immune system, the compounds boost a population of progenitor cells that can in turn repair MS-damaged nerve fibers.

10 Oct 2013

Risk of dying from invasive breast cancer lower among multivitamin/mineral users

Findings from a study involving thousands of postmenopausal women suggest that women who develop invasive breast cancer may benefit from taking supplements containing both multivitamins and minerals.

9 Oct 2013

Community Health Centers shifting toward more holistic, population-based care

Transformation in U.S. health care delivery systems and associated quality measurements in the wake of reforms implemented by Affordable Care Act might be most impactful within community health centers (CHC).

9 Oct 2013

Research suggests almonds may be good snack option for those concerned about weight

A new study published in the October issue of the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that study participants eating 1.5 ounces of dry-roasted, lightly salted almonds every day experienced reduced hunger and improved dietary vitamin E and monounsaturated ("good") fat intake without increasing body weight.

9 Oct 2013

Bariatric Advantage announces new decaffeinated version of Pro Joe Magnifico Mocha

Bariatric Advantage today announced that bariatric patients now have another option to increase their daily protein intake with the new decaffeinated version of Pro Joe Magnifico Mocha.

9 Oct 2013

$Research on calcium supplements and vitamin D, risk of fractures and more to be released at ASBMR$

Research on calcium supplements and vitamin D, risk of fractures and more to be released at ASBMR

New research on calcium supplements and vitamin D, risk of fractures in older men, and the new culprit in bone fractures, weak muscles, and more will be released at the American Society for Bone and Mineral Research (ASBMR) 2013 Annual Meeting in Baltimore, the largest scientific meeting in the world on bone and mineral metabolism.

7 Oct 2013

Amgen presents data from several romosozumab and Prolia at ASBMR 2013 Annual Meeting

Amgen today announced that it will present data from several romosozumab and Prolia® (denosumab) studies at the American Society for Bone and Mineral Research (ASBMR) 2013 Annual Meeting in Baltimore from Oct. 4-7, 2013.

5 Oct 2013

Taking multivitamin daily may reduce incidence of cancer in men

Major diseases that stem from vitamin deficiencies are rare in the U.S., where food is abundant and rich in vital nutrients, explains David J. Park, DO, an AOA board-certified family physician in Henderson, Nev., during the American Osteopathic Association's (AOA) OMED 2013, the Osteopathic Medical Conference & Exposition taking place this week in Las Vegas.

5 Oct 2013

Researchers develop new approach to combat tubercle bacillus

A new approach to combating the tubercle bacillus, the microorganism that kills some 1.5 million people in the world each year, has been developed by a French-British team including scientists from CNRS, Inserm, the Institut Curie and Université Toulouse III - Paul Sabatier.

2 Oct 2013

Vitamin Angels' social media campaign aims to increase awareness about dangers of hidden hunger

On October 1, Vitamin Angels, a non-profit 501(c)3 organization distributing vitamins and minerals to children and mothers in need, launches a month-long social media campaign focused on educating the public about hidden hunger, a chronic lack of vitamins and minerals affecting approximately 1 in 3 people globally.

1 Oct 2013

Carbonyl stress suggests strategy for treatment-resistant schizophrenia

Patients with schizophrenia who have enhanced carbonyl stress have clinical features associated with treatment resistance, say researchers.

1 Oct 2013

Life-prolonging effect of vitamin niacin demonstrated in roundworms

Who would not want to live a long and healthy life? A freely available food supplement could help in this respect, scientists from ETH Zurich have demonstrated in roundworms. Vitamin B3 - also known as niacin - and its metabolite nicotinamide in the worms' diet caused them to live for about one tenth longer than usual.

1 Oct 2013

Biochemists discover promising vitamin D-based treatment that halts or reverse MS

A diagnosis of multiple sclerosis (MS) is a hard lot. Patients typically get the diagnosis around age 30 after experiencing a series of neurological problems such as blurry vision, wobbly gait or a numb foot. From there, this neurodegenerative disease follows an unforgiving course.

1 Oct 2013

Vitamin D levels linked to emphysema

Researchers have found a relationship between emphysema and serum vitamin D levels, suggesting that the vitamin may play a role in modulating lung structure.

30 Sep 2013

Vitamins News and Research

Statins may increase risk of cataracts among individuals above 30 years old

Researchers discover new approach to tackle global threat of antibiotic drug resistance

Drinking protein shake during childbirth promotes patient satisfaction: Study

WHO: Iron deficiency causes loss of 48,225 disability-adjusted life-years worldwide

Vitamin D supplements ineffective in preventing osteoporosis, finds study

Genetic mutation that protects skin from UV radiation may cause testicular cancer in Caucasian

TSRI scientists identify set of compounds to treat multiple sclerosis in new way

Risk of dying from invasive breast cancer lower among multivitamin/mineral users

Community Health Centers shifting toward more holistic, population-based care

Research suggests almonds may be good snack option for those concerned about weight

Bariatric Advantage announces new decaffeinated version of Pro Joe Magnifico Mocha

Research on calcium supplements and vitamin D, risk of fractures and more to be released at ASBMR

Amgen presents data from several romosozumab and Prolia at ASBMR 2013 Annual Meeting

Taking multivitamin daily may reduce incidence of cancer in men

Researchers develop new approach to combat tubercle bacillus

Vitamin Angels' social media campaign aims to increase awareness about dangers of hidden hunger

Carbonyl stress suggests strategy for treatment-resistant schizophrenia

Life-prolonging effect of vitamin niacin demonstrated in roundworms

Biochemists discover promising vitamin D-based treatment that halts or reverse MS

Vitamin D levels linked to emphysema

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