The Right Amount of Plant Extract Boosts Duck Health
Researchers tested a natural plant compound called tannic acid in duck feed to see if it could improve growth and health. They found that small to medium …
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A Natural Plant Compound Helps Fish Fight Gut Inflammation
Researchers studied how a natural substance called fucosterol, found in seaweed, might help fish recover from intestinal infections. They fed 540 young fish …
Read MoreLow Vitamin D Linked to Serious Blood Infections
Researchers reviewed 19 major studies involving over 300 smaller research projects to understand how vitamin D affects sepsis—a life-threatening blood …
Read MoreWhy Vitamin D Matters for Blood Clots in COVID-19
Researchers compared 113 COVID-19 patients and 97 people with Hepatitis C to understand how vitamin D affects blood platelets—tiny cells that help form clots. …
Read MoreHerbal Supplement Helps Sheep Handle Transport Stress Better
When sheep are transported long distances, they experience stress that can harm their health and how well they perform. Researchers tested whether a leftover …
Read MoreDoes Vitamin D Affect Your Blood Cells? New Study Has Answers
Researchers wanted to know if vitamin D levels affect tiny blood cells called platelets in young, healthy adults. They studied 877 people aged 18-28 and …
Read MoreA Vitamin-Like Supplement Helps Protect Gut Health During Heat Stress
When our bodies get too hot, our digestive system can suffer damage that affects how well we absorb nutrients and fight infections. Researchers tested a …
Read MoreWhy Your Body Needs Zinc to Keep Your Heart Healthy
Your heart needs a tiny mineral called zinc to stay healthy and fight inflammation. Scientists have discovered that zinc acts like a protective shield against …
Read MoreA Natural Compound Helps Protect Gut Health From Too Much Copper
Eating too much copper can damage the intestines and harm the helpful bacteria living there. Scientists discovered that a natural substance called spermidine …
Read MoreBlood Tests May Help Predict Breast Cancer Survival Better Than Weight
Researchers studied 195 women with breast cancer to understand how nutrition affects survival. While weight and body measurements didn't predict outcomes, …
Read MoreHoneysuckle Plant Powder Helps Goats Grow Bigger and Stronger
Researchers tested whether adding honeysuckle vine powder to goat feed could help the animals grow better and stay healthier. They fed some goats a normal diet …
Read MorePlant Compound Helps Young Pigs Grow Better and Stay Healthier
Researchers tested whether a natural plant compound called proanthocyanidin could help young pigs grow faster and develop stronger immune systems after …
Read MoreA Fatty Acid in Coconut Oil May Help Protect Your Liver
Researchers discovered that lauric acid, a natural fat found in coconut oil, might help protect the liver from damage and inflammation. In this early-stage …
Read MoreWhy Some People's Bodies Don't Respond to Vitamin D
Scientists used computer models to understand why some people can't use vitamin D properly, even when they get enough of it. They studied genetic changes in …
Read MoreYour Body Controls Vitamin D Levels More Than Sunlight Does
Scientists followed 217 healthy men living across Europe for a full year to understand how the body manages vitamin D from sunlight. They discovered something …
Read MoreHow a Missing Protein Weakens Lung Defenses Against Infection
Your body has special cells called macrophages that act like tiny garbage trucks, cleaning up harmful bacteria in your lungs. Scientists discovered that when …
Read MoreLow Vitamin D Before Surgery Linked to More Infections
Researchers in Qatar looked at nearly 24,000 patients who had surgery to see if vitamin D levels affected their risk of getting infections at the surgical site …
Read MoreVitamin D Helps Diabetic Foot Wounds Heal Faster
Researchers studied whether vitamin D supplements could help people with diabetes heal foot wounds better. They gave 120 patients either regular care or …
Read MoreMost Toddlers in Taiwan Take Vitamins—Here's Why Parents Do It
Researchers in Taiwan asked 716 parents about giving vitamins and supplements to their young children. They found that about 8 out of 10 babies and toddlers …
Read MoreTiny Zinc Particles May Boost Your Body's Virus-Fighting Power
Scientists discovered that a special form of zinc—made into tiny particles called nano-zinc—might help your body fight viruses better. In this study, …
Read MoreCan Vitamin D and Female Hormones Help Fight COVID-19?
Researchers discovered that two natural substances in our bodies—vitamin D and the female hormone estrogen—may help protect cells from COVID-19 infection. …
Read MoreCan Yeast Supplements Help Dairy Cows Fight Udder Infections?
Researchers tested whether a special yeast supplement could help dairy cows fight a common udder infection caused by bacteria called Streptococcus uberis. They …
Read MoreFermented Whey Products May Help Muscles, Heart Health, and Immunity
Researchers reviewed 12 scientific studies about fermented whey products—dairy foods that have been specially processed with helpful bacteria. They found that …
Read MoreWhy People With Celiac Disease May Need Extra Amino Acids
Celiac disease damages the intestines when people eat gluten, and new research shows that people with this condition often don't absorb enough essential amino …
Read MoreLow Vitamin D May Increase COVID-19 Death Risk
Researchers in Taiwan studied 481 people to see if vitamin D levels affected COVID-19 outcomes. While vitamin D didn't seem to protect people from catching …
Read MoreVitamin D and Your Immune System's COVID-19 Defense
Researchers studied 264 people in Lebanon to understand how vitamin D affects the body's ability to fight COVID-19. They found that people with higher levels …
Read MoreVitamin D Enzyme Deletion May Protect Gut from Chemo Damage
Chemotherapy drugs like 5-fluorouracil can seriously damage the intestines, causing painful inflammation and digestive problems. Scientists discovered that …
Read MoreWhat You Eat May Help Cancer Immunotherapy Work Better
Scientists are discovering that what you eat and your body composition might play a big role in how well cancer immunotherapy works. This review looked at how …
Read MoreWhat Scientists Are Learning About Your Gut Bacteria
Scientists have been studying gut bacteria more than ever before. Between 2015 and 2024, research about gut microbiota—the trillions of tiny organisms living …
Read MoreHow to Help Cancer Patients Stay Healthy During Treatment
Patients with nasopharyngeal cancer (a type of cancer in the back of the nose) often struggle with nutrition and weakened immune systems during chemotherapy …
Read MoreWhy Vitamin D Matters More Than You Think
Vitamin D does more in your body than just help with bones and calcium. Scientists are discovering that low vitamin D levels are connected to many different …
Read MoreWhy Kids With Leukemia Often Have Low Vitamin D Levels
Researchers studied 90 children to understand the connection between vitamin D and a common childhood cancer called acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). They …
Read MoreCan Vitamin D Help Protect You From Severe COVID-19?
Researchers reviewed studies about vitamin D and COVID-19 to understand if low vitamin D levels make the disease worse. They found that people with COVID-19 …
Read MoreHow Gut Bacteria Help Your Body Use Vitamin A to Build Immunity
Scientists discovered that the bacteria living in your gut play a crucial role in helping your body use vitamin A to develop a strong immune system. The …
Read MoreDo Vegetarians Have Different Blood Cell Counts?
Researchers looked at blood cell counts in vegetarians compared to people who eat meat using data from a large US health survey. They found that vegetarians …
Read MoreWhy Vitamin D Matters for Your Gut Health as You Age
As we get older, our bodies naturally change, including how our digestive system works. Scientists discovered that vitamin D plays a crucial role in keeping …
Read MoreSpecial Supplement Helps Young Minks Grow Bigger and Stronger
Researchers tested whether a natural supplement called chitosan oligosaccharide (COS) could help young female minks grow better and stay healthier. They fed 96 …
Read MoreWhy Romanian Doctors Are Testing Kids for Vitamin D Deficiency
Researchers in Romania studied whether testing children for vitamin D deficiency actually helps catch the problem early. They looked at nearly 3,600 children …
Read MoreCan Vitamin D Help Fight Colorectal Cancer?
Researchers reviewed 33 studies to understand how vitamin D affects colorectal cancer. They found that people with low vitamin D levels may have worse cancer …
Read MoreVitamin D May Help Kids Fight Severe Pneumonia Better
Researchers studied 78 children with severe pneumonia to see if vitamin D levels affected how well their bodies fought the infection. They found that children …
Read MoreDid COVID Lockdowns Lower Vitamin D Levels?
Researchers looked at blood test results from nearly 300,000 people in Germany to see if vitamin D levels dropped during COVID-19 lockdowns. They compared test …
Read MoreSpecial Plant Supplement Helps Chickens Grow Bigger and Healthier
Researchers in China tested a fermented plant called Artemisia argyi as a food additive for Hongyu roosters, a special chicken breed known for its tender meat. …
Read MoreSpecial Bacteria Help Goats Stay Healthy When Stressed
Scientists tested whether a special type of bacteria called Clostridium butyricum could help young goats grow better and fight off illness. They gave some …
Read MoreWhy Vitamin A Matters for Sick Kids in the Hospital
Researchers studied 180 very sick children with serious infections (sepsis) in the hospital to understand vitamin A deficiency. They found that sick children …
Read MoreLow Vitamin D May Affect Cancer Treatment Success
Researchers looked at thousands of cancer patients taking a newer type of medicine called immune checkpoint inhibitors to see if vitamin D levels mattered. …
Read MoreWhy Vitamin D Matters for Diabetic Foot Infections
Researchers studied 169 patients with diabetic foot infections to understand how vitamin D levels affect their healing and infection severity. They found that …
Read MoreFake Keto Diet With Sugar and Butter Harms Health in Study
Researchers tested what happens when people try to follow a keto diet but mess it up by eating sugar and lots of animal fat together. They fed rats a diet high …
Read MoreVitamin D Levels May Help Predict COVID-19 Outcomes
Researchers studied whether vitamin D levels could help predict how sick COVID-19 patients would become. They compared 95 people with COVID-19 to 75 healthy …
Read MoreThe Best Mix of Color Nutrients for Healthy Farm-Raised Shrimp
Scientists studied how different color-boosting nutrients affect the health and quality of farm-raised shrimp. They tested three types of …
Read MoreSpecial Nutrients Help Pregnant Goats Stay Healthier
Researchers tested whether adding two natural substances—selenium (a mineral) and anthocyanins (colorful plant compounds from purple corn)—could improve the …
Read MoreCan Vitamin D Help Kids with Autism Feel Better?
Researchers wanted to see if giving vitamin D supplements to children with autism spectrum disorder could help reduce inflammation in their bodies and improve …
Read MoreVitamin D Levels and a Common Parasite in Women
Researchers in Iran studied whether vitamin D levels are connected to a parasite infection called toxoplasmosis in women of childbearing age. Toxoplasmosis is …
Read MoreOyster Supplements Help Piglets Survive Better and Grow Stronger
Researchers tested whether adding oyster peptides (special nutrients from oysters) to pig feed during pregnancy and nursing could help baby piglets survive and …
Read MoreNatural Supplement Mix Works Like Antibiotics for Piglet Health
Researchers tested whether a natural blend of essential oils, yeast, and a special fiber could help young piglets stay healthy after weaning, similar to how …
Read MoreHigh-Fiber Foods Help Geese Grow Bigger and Healthier
Researchers tested whether adding different types of fiber to goose feed would help the birds grow better and stay healthier. They fed 400 young geese either …
Read MoreCustom Pre-Surgery Training Works Better Than One-Size-Fits-All
Researchers tested whether personalized coaching before major surgery helps patients recover better than standard written programs. Fifty-eight patients either …
Read MoreTiny Minerals Help Dairy Cows Stay Cool and Healthy
When dairy cows get too hot, they struggle to produce milk and stay healthy. Scientists reviewed research from the past 25 years to understand how tiny …
Read MoreSpecial Plant Extract Helps Fish Grow Stronger and Fight Disease
Scientists tested whether a special extract from mangosteen fruit combined with amino acids (building blocks of protein) could help Nile tilapia fish grow …
Read MorePlant Compound May Help Pregnant Women with Diabetes
Researchers tested a natural plant compound called baicalin on pregnant rats with gestational diabetes (a type of diabetes that develops during pregnancy). The …
Read MoreVitamin D Helps Bones Heal Faster After Injury or Surgery
A new review of medical research shows that vitamin D plays a bigger role in bone health than we thought. Scientists found that most people who break bones or …
Read MoreBlood Tests and Vitamin D May Help Predict Sinus Infection Outcomes
Researchers studied over 1,000 people with chronic sinus infections to find out which blood tests and vitamin D levels could predict who would have worse …
Read MoreWhy Good Nutrition Matters for Lung Infections
A serious lung infection caused by unusual bacteria called nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) can make people very sick. Doctors have noticed that patients who …
Read MoreWhat Pregnant Cows Eat Affects Their Babies' Meat Quality
Scientists studied how different feeding plans for pregnant cows affected the meat quality of their offspring. They looked at 126 pregnant cows that received …
Read MorePlant Extract Boosts Duck Gut Health and Immunity
Researchers tested whether a natural plant extract from Alpinia oxyphylla could improve the digestive health of ducks. They fed 480 young ducks either regular …
Read MoreTB Patients Have Lower Vitamin D and Calcium Levels
Researchers in Ethiopia compared vitamin D and calcium levels in 100 people with tuberculosis (TB) and 100 healthy people of similar age and gender. They found …
Read MoreVitamin D Boost Helps Pregnant Cows Make Healthier Milk
Researchers gave pregnant dairy cows a single dose of vitamin D before they gave birth and discovered something interesting: the cows produced milk that was …
Read MoreWhy Lacking Vitamin C Might Help Fight a Dangerous Parasite
Scientists discovered something surprising: mice that can't make their own vitamin C were actually protected from a serious parasitic infection called …
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