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Zinc is an essential mineral that is naturally present in some foods, added to others, and available as a dietary supplement. Zinc is also found in many cold lozenges and some over-the-counter drugs sold as cold remedies.

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

Study: Micronutrient deficiencies are common in adults at the time of celiac disease diagnosis

Micronutrient deficiencies, including vitamins B12 and D, as well as folate, iron, zinc and copper, are common in adults at the time of diagnosis with celiac disease.

24 Jun 2019

Fighting hidden hunger with promising new approach

After a prolonged decline, global hunger is on the rise--affecting more than 820 million individuals in 2017. Additionally, more than 2 billion people suffer from "hidden hunger," which occurs when individuals eat foods that don't provide the nutrients they need to lead healthy, productive lives.

23 Jun 2019

Study shows connection between poor sleep and poor nutrition

Many Americans get less than the recommended amount of sleep, and many do not consume the recommended amounts of important vitamins and minerals. A new study suggests the two factors may be connected.

10 Jun 2019

Gene-editing could shorten life instead of prolonging, suggests new study

In 2018, Chinese scientist He Jiankui defied the law and scientific consensus by boldly editing the CCR5 gene in a human embryo, expecting to confer lifelong HIV resistance. The pregnancy eventually ended in the birth of two baby girls. Now the experiment appears to have gone seriously wrong, perhaps shortening their lives.

4 Jun 2019

Exposure to airborne metal pollutants linked with greater risk of mortality

Although there is ample evidence that air pollution--specifically airborne particulate matter--is associated with an increased risk of premature death, it is still not known which specific particles are responsible for this effect.

30 May 2019

Metals bind to and influence peptide involved in insulin production

Metals such as zinc, copper and chromium bind to and influence a peptide involved in insulin production, according to new work from chemists at the University of California, Davis.

20 May 2019

New drug could open up avenues for treatment of neonatal epilepsy

A new drug that inhibits neonatal seizures in rodent models could open up new avenues for the treatment of epilepsy in human newborns.

15 May 2019

NIH announces awards to advance development of vaccines for sexually transmitted infections

The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, part of the National Institutes of Health, today announced awards to establish four Cooperative Research Centers focused on developing vaccines to prevent sexually transmitted infections.

10 May 2019

Scientists decipher transcriptome of drumstick tree by RNA sequencing

Did you ever wonder why our grandmothers insisted on having a Tulsi plant in front of the house and a Moringa tree in the backyard? Each and every part of the drumstick tree has medicinal value and is a rich source of nutrients and minerals.

10 May 2019

KZFPs play a key role in the regulation of human genome

The human genome is fascinating. Once predicted to contain about a hundred thousand protein-coding genes, it now seems that the number is closer to twenty thousand, and maybe less.

19 Apr 2019

Value of dietary supplements in question

Millions of people around the world supplement their diet with vitamins and minerals to boost their health.

10 Apr 2019

Supplements provide no additional health benefits, conclude researchers

A new study has found that using dietary supplements such as calcium and vitamin D do not prolong life expectancy, and may increase cancer risk.

9 Apr 2019

Innovative micronutrient-rich food developed for elderly people with swallowing difficulties

Researchers of Kaunas University of Technology and Lithuanian University of Health Sciences developed innovative micronutrient-rich food product for elderly people with swallowing difficulties.

3 Apr 2019

Potential target for Group A Streptococcus vaccine identified

Most people think of "strep throat" as a relatively benign infection cured by a round of antibiotics and a few days of rest. But the bacterium that causes strep throat -- Group A Streptococcus -- is also responsible for a number of much more dangerous disorders, including rheumatic heart disease and toxic shock syndrome.

1 Apr 2019