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New research examines benefit of nutrient supplementation in people with mental disorders

We've all heard that 'food is good for your mood'. Now a new study into mental health and nutrient supplementation has taken a leap forward by establishing the gold standard for which nutrients are proven to assist in the management of a range of mental health disorders.

10 Sep 2019

Too much vitamin D may reduce bone density, say scientists

Excessive supplementation with vitamin D can cause bone loss and bone weakening, according to a new study.

6 Sep 2019

'Junk food' diet can lead to blindness

An extreme case of "fussy" or "picky" eating caused a young patient's blindness, according to a new case report published today [2 Sep 2019] in Annals of Internal Medicine.

3 Sep 2019

New advance could lead to regrowth of decayed enamel

Modern dental practice is concerned with preserving teeth rather than extracting them, even if tooth decay is present. Various types of fillings have been used, including materials like composite resins, ceramics and amalgams.

3 Sep 2019

Unhealthy lifestyle raises heart disease risk more than genetics

A new study has found that an unhealthy lifestyle increases a person’s risk of heart disease significantly more than a person’s genetic make-up.

3 Sep 2019

Eating nuts associated with lower risk of death from cardiovascular disease

Eating nuts at least twice a week is associated with a 17% lower risk of death from cardiovascular disease, according to research presented today at ESC Congress 2019 together with the World Congress of Cardiology.

31 Aug 2019

Scientists identify how nature builds with chitin

Writers know the power of the pen, but scientists are just discovering its secrets.

25 Aug 2019

British ready meals deemed healthier than those sold in India and China

British processed foods are reported to be the healthiest in the world, whereas India and China rank lowest for packaged food product quality.

21 Aug 2019

Blocking key mineral uptake could prevent gonorrhea infection

A team of researchers may have found a way to block gonorrhea infection by blocking bacterial pathogen from using zinc, an essential mineral found in many food sources.

6 Aug 2019

New 'bone in a dish' could help explore fundamental disease processes

Researchers in Oregon have engineered a material that replicates human bone tissue with an unprecedented level of precision, from its microscopic crystal structure to its biological activity.

6 Aug 2019

Organic apples have probiotic properties

A new study shows that eating an apple, core and all, is the equivalent of eating not only fiber, vitamins and, sugars, but also about 100 million bacteria.

29 Jul 2019

APS study on shark vertebrae may help develop better treatments for bone diseases in humans

The U.S. Department of Energy's Advanced Photon Source at Argonne National Laboratory has facilitated tens of thousands of experiments across nearly every conceivable area of scientific research since it first saw light more than two decades ago.

26 Jul 2019

Folic acid supplementation mitigates risk of neural tube defects linked to HIV drug

Dolutegravir is a preferred medication for treating HIV infection, but it recently has been linked to a 6- to 9-fold increase in the risk for neural tube defects among babies born to mothers receiving the drug during early gestation.

24 Jul 2019

Scientists discover hundreds of protein-pairs through coevolution study

Scientists have discovered hundreds of new protein-protein interactions by looking for co-evolution in some residues of aligned protein sequences.

15 Jul 2019

Study measures antioxidant levels in edible insects

For the first time, a study has measured antioxidant levels in commercially available edible insects.

15 Jul 2019

Testosterone-boosting supplements may not have ingredients to support their claims, research shows

Men who want to improve their libido or build body mass may want to think twice before using testosterone-boosting supplements - also known as "T boosters" - as research shows these alternatives to traditional testosterone replacement therapy may not have ingredients to support their claims, according to Mary K. Samplaski, MD, assistant professor of clinical urology at the Keck School of Medicine of USC.

27 Jun 2019

Role of choline and docosahexaenoic acid in maternal and infant nutrition

Pharmavite LLC, the makers of Nature Made vitamins, minerals and supplements, announced the publication of a review paper in the May issue of the journal Nutrients, highlighting current research into the roles of choline and docosahexaenoic acid in maternal and infant nutrition.

26 Jun 2019