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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.

New study links beans to improved diets in children

New research showing the association between greater pulse consumption and significant health-related outcomes in American children will be presented during the Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior's (SNEB) International Conference 2024 in Knoxville, TN.

26 Jul 2024

Drinking coffee daily linked to decreased PCOS risk

A recent study reveals that daily coffee consumption significantly reduces the risk of developing PCOS symptoms. Women who drank two cups of coffee daily were at a 70% lower risk of PCOS.

17 Jul 2024

Daily supplement may help preserve vision in people with late-stage dry AMD

In a new analysis of data, researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have found that taking a daily supplement containing antioxidant vitamins and minerals slows progression of late-stage dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD), potentially helping people with late-stage disease preserve their central vision.

16 Jul 2024

Are your tampons poisoning you? Study findings 16 metals in widely available tampon brands

The presence of metals in tampons commonly used by menstruating women.

8 Jul 2024

More than 1,000 small changes in DNA identified that influence age of first period

Researchers examined nearly 800,000 women's DNA to explore puberty timing complexities. They identified signals related to menarche timing and investigated their influence on puberty onset.

4 Jul 2024

Scientists unveil KLF15 transcription factor's role in white fat cells, opening new paths for obesity therapy

Researchers found that KLF15 is crucial for maintaining white adipocyte properties in subcutaneous fat, and its deletion induces beige adipocyte characteristics, suggesting new obesity treatment pathways.

4 Jul 2024

Study reveals potential chemical risks in healthy diets for pregnant women

A study in Nature Food reveals that adherence to healthy dietary patterns during pregnancy may increase exposure to harmful environmental contaminants, affecting fetal health. The research highlights the need to balance dietary guidelines with potential chemical exposure risks.

3 Jul 2024

Tampons can be potential source of toxic metals, study finds

Tampons from several brands that potentially millions of people use each month can contain toxic metals like lead, arsenic, and cadmium, a new study led by a UC Berkeley researcher has found.

3 Jul 2024

Decoding the significance of subnormal liver enzyme activity

Liver diseases are commonly diagnosed using serum enzyme assays, particularly for aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), alkaline phosphatase (ALP), gamma-glutamyl transpeptidase (GGT), and 5'-nucleotidase (5'-NT).

3 Jul 2024

Milling and baking slash nutrient levels in wheat flour, new research shows

What does whole wheat have that refined flour lacks? A new study reveals key differences in nutrient content along with exactly where nutrients are lost -; and sometimes gained -; along the journey from farm to table.

1 Jul 2024

Preconception intake of calcium and zinc linked to lower risk of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy

People with higher intakes of calcium and zinc in the three months before they conceived were significantly less likely to suffer hypertensive disorders during their pregnancy compared with those who had lower intakes of these essential minerals, according to new research.

29 Jun 2024

CHARMs: A new hope for prion disease therapy

Drug development is typically slow: the pipeline from basic research discoveries that provide the basis for a new drug to clinical trials to production of a widely available medicine can take decades.

27 Jun 2024

Eating cheese during pregnancy linked to better neurodevelopmental outcomes in children

Researchers found that higher maternal intake of yogurt and cheese during pregnancy significantly reduces the risk of neurodevelopmental delays in children at age 3.

24 Jun 2024

New open-access resource reveals nutrient content of Indian foods

Scientists developed an open-access Indian Nutrient Databank with nutrient compositions of raw food items and commonly consumed recipes.

16 Jun 2024

Study confirms no causal link between COVID-19 and ischemic priapism

A study in the International Journal of Impotence Research found no causal link between COVID-19 and ischemic priapism, with priapism occurring across all COVID-19 severity levels and treatments remaining effective.

13 Jun 2024

Nutrients deficiency pattern possible important risk factor for mortality in older adults with hypertension

Researchers determine the impact of nutrient deficiencies on mortality risk in older adults with hypertension.

12 Jun 2024

Patient perspectives highlight urgent need for research on smell and taste disorders

Researchers and patient advocates from the Monell Chemical Senses Center, Smell and Taste Association of North America (STANA), and Thomas Jefferson University came together during the COVID-19 pandemic to incorporate patient voices in efforts to prioritize research areas focused on improving care for people with smell and taste disorders.

10 Jun 2024

Zinc News and Research

New study links beans to improved diets in children

Drinking coffee daily linked to decreased PCOS risk

Daily supplement may help preserve vision in people with late-stage dry AMD

Are your tampons poisoning you? Study findings 16 metals in widely available tampon brands

More than 1,000 small changes in DNA identified that influence age of first period

Scientists unveil KLF15 transcription factor's role in white fat cells, opening new paths for obesity therapy

Study reveals potential chemical risks in healthy diets for pregnant women

Tampons can be potential source of toxic metals, study finds

Decoding the significance of subnormal liver enzyme activity

Milling and baking slash nutrient levels in wheat flour, new research shows

Preconception intake of calcium and zinc linked to lower risk of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy

CHARMs: A new hope for prion disease therapy

Eating cheese during pregnancy linked to better neurodevelopmental outcomes in children

New open-access resource reveals nutrient content of Indian foods

Study confirms no causal link between COVID-19 and ischemic priapism

Nutrients deficiency pattern possible important risk factor for mortality in older adults with hypertension

Patient perspectives highlight urgent need for research on smell and taste disorders

Single infusion of engineered T-cells achieves lasting asthma remission in mice

Metabolic cell death pathways could be novel therapeutic targets in cancer treatment

Study links high sugar intake to lower childhood asthma risk, while fat, magnesium, and vitamin D increase it

E-Cigarettes and Ethanol: A forensic Perspective on Vaping

Understanding Consumer-Consented Data to Optimize Digital Health Programs

The Future is Wearable: Advancing Human Health Through Portable Spectroscopy

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