Why Older Adults with High Blood Pressure Need These 3 Key Nutrients
Researchers studied 100 older adults with high blood pressure to understand why some develop weak bones and depression. They found that people with both …
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How to Feed a Family Better for Less Money in Senegal
Researchers in Senegal studied 90 households to figure out how families could eat healthier foods without spending more money. They found that many families …
Read MoreHow Your Body Responds When It Doesn't Get Enough Zinc
Scientists discovered how your body reacts when it's not getting enough zinc, a mineral your cells need to work properly. When zinc levels drop, your cells …
Read MoreWhat Happens in Mom's Body During Pregnancy Affects Baby's Growth
Researchers in Bangladesh followed over 600 pregnant women and their babies to understand how the mother's health during pregnancy affects how quickly babies …
Read MoreHigh Vitamin B6 Levels May Increase Breast Cancer Risk
Researchers used a special genetic study method to look at whether 15 different vitamins and minerals affect the risk of a common type of breast cancer called …
Read MoreBetter Nutrition May Help Pregnant Women Beat Depression
Depression during pregnancy affects about 1 in 5 pregnant women worldwide and can cause serious problems for both mom and baby. While doctors usually recommend …
Read MoreCan Better Food Help Kids Be Less Aggressive?
Researchers looked at 50 different studies involving over 2,000 young people to see if eating healthier food or taking vitamins could reduce aggressive and …
Read MoreThe Right Nutrients May Help Your Thyroid and Heart Work Better
Your thyroid is a small gland that controls how fast your body works and how your heart beats. When your thyroid doesn't work properly, it can affect your …
Read MoreCan Eco-Friendly Diets Give You All the Nutrients You Need?
Researchers wanted to know if eating in a way that's better for the planet could still give your body all the vitamins and minerals it needs. They had 355 …
Read MoreMissing B Vitamins May Raise Blood Pressure Risk
Researchers studied nearly 1,400 adults in India to understand how two important B vitamins—folate and B12—affect blood pressure. They found that many people …
Read MoreHow Selenium Helps Goats and Sheep Make Healthy Blood
Selenium is a tiny but important nutrient that helps goats and sheep stay healthy in many ways. Scientists have been studying how selenium affects blood cell …
Read MoreWhy Adding Vitamins to Flour Doesn't Always Work
Many people today don't eat enough variety in their food, which means they're missing important vitamins and minerals their bodies need. Adding nutrients to …
Read MoreThese 6 Vitamins and Minerals May Help Prevent Arthritis
Researchers looked at data from thousands of Americans to understand which vitamins and minerals might protect against arthritis. They found that getting …
Read MoreA Protein That Could Help You Age Better: What Science Says
Scientists have discovered that a protein called Klotho, made mainly in your kidneys and brain, plays a huge role in how well you age. As we get older, our …
Read MoreHow Food Nutrients Help Your Brain Fight Alzheimer's Disease
Scientists have discovered that what you eat can help protect your brain from Alzheimer's disease by working through special brain cells called glial cells. …
Read MoreWhat Vitamins and Minerals Do Athletes Really Need?
A team of nutrition experts reviewed scientific research to understand what vitamins and minerals athletes need to perform their best. They found that most …
Read MoreCould Low Folic Acid Be Linked to Eye Twitching?
Researchers compared vitamin and mineral levels in people with benign essential blepharospasm (a condition causing involuntary eye twitching) to healthy people …
Read MoreVitamins and Minerals Your Brain Really Needs to Work Best
Your brain needs certain vitamins and minerals to work properly, just like a car needs oil and gas. A new review of research shows that getting enough of …
Read MoreNew Baby Food Mix Could Fight Vitamin A Deficiency
Researchers in Ghana created a new baby food blend using orange-fleshed sweet potato, Bambara groundnut, and brown rice to help babies get the nutrients they …
Read MoreSimple Food Variety Test May Not Work the Same Way Everywhere
Researchers in Ethiopia tested whether a simple tool that counts how many different food groups children eat can accurately predict if they're getting enough …
Read MoreMany Kids Missing Key Vitamins and Minerals
A new review of German nutrition studies shows that many children and teenagers aren't getting enough important vitamins and minerals like calcium, iron, …
Read MoreSpecial Protein Drink Helps PKU Patients Get Missing Nutrients
People with phenylketonuria (PKU) who can eat more regular foods sometimes miss out on important nutrients because they eat less special protein products. …
Read MoreDoes Vitamin D Affect Your Thyroid? What Science Says
Researchers are investigating whether vitamin D plays a role in how your thyroid works. Your thyroid is a small gland in your neck that controls many important …
Read MoreWhat Vitamins and Nutrients Do Pregnant Women Really Need?
During pregnancy, a woman's body goes through major changes and needs extra nutrients to support both her health and her baby's development. This research …
Read MoreHow Better Nutrition Helps Prevent Diabetes Complications
Type 2 diabetes damages the body because it disrupts how we process food and nutrients. This disruption leads to nerve damage, kidney problems, and poor wound …
Read MoreWhy riverside communities struggle with weight and nutrition
Researchers studied 160 adults living in riverside communities in Brazil to understand their eating habits and health. They found that people in these …
Read MoreNew AI App Takes Better Food Photos for Nutrition Tracking
Researchers created DietAI24, a new artificial intelligence system that analyzes food photos to tell you what nutrients you're eating. Unlike current nutrition …
Read MoreCan Vitamins and Minerals Help Reduce Anxiety? New Research Suggests Yes
Scientists wanted to understand if taking certain vitamins and minerals could actually help reduce anxiety. They studied genetic information from nearly …
Read MoreInvisible Worms May Be Stunting Kids' Growth in Ethiopia
Researchers in Ethiopia discovered that tiny parasitic worms living in children's intestines might be connected to poor nutrition and slower growth. These …
Read MoreCan Diet Help Balance Hormones in Men? What Science Shows
Researchers looked at multiple studies to understand how food and nutrients might help men who have too much estrogen in their bodies. This condition, called …
Read MoreYour Fingernails Can Reveal What You're Eating
Researchers discovered that analyzing the minerals in your fingernails can tell you a lot about your diet and lifestyle choices. In a study of 184 people in …
Read MoreWhich Fish and Shellfish Give You the Most Nutrition for Your Money?
Researchers looked at different types of fish and shellfish to figure out which ones pack the most healthy nutrients into each serving and which ones cost the …
Read MoreThe Sweet Spot for Iron: Too Little or Too Much May Age You Faster
Scientists studied nearly 900 Chinese adults to understand how iron in their diet affects a special protein called α-Klotho that helps keep us young. They …
Read MoreWeight Loss Surgery May Help Fix Vitamin Deficiencies
Researchers looked at data from nearly 3,000 American adults to understand how weight loss surgery affects vitamin and mineral levels in the body. They …
Read MoreIron and Folic Acid vs. Multiple Vitamins During Pregnancy
Researchers looked at dozens of studies comparing two different vitamin approaches for pregnant women: iron with folic acid alone versus a mix of multiple …
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 MoreVitamins After Stem Cell Transplant: What Cancer Survivors Need to Know
Researchers looked at 16 studies involving 1,573 stem cell transplant patients to see if vitamin supplements help during recovery. They focused on patients who …
Read MoreScientists Plan Study on Mouth Pain and Missing Vitamins
Researchers are planning a major study to understand burning mouth syndrome - a painful condition where people feel burning sensations in their mouth without …
Read MoreIron and Vitamin A Key to Fighting Anemia in Kids and Teens
Researchers studied over 54,000 children and teens from 16 countries to understand what causes anemia - a condition where you don't have enough healthy red …
Read MoreToo Much Vitamin A May Speed Up Aging, While B12 Helps Slow It Down
Scientists studied blood samples from 2,530 people to see how vitamins A and B12 affect aging at the cellular level. They found that having too much vitamin A …
Read MoreSpecial Crackers for Pregnant Moms Didn't Help Babies Grow Better
Researchers in Indonesia tested whether giving pregnant and nursing mothers special crackers made with chicken liver and eggshells would help their babies grow …
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