Vitamin B12 for Nerve Pain: Does More Help More?
Researchers tested whether taking more vitamin B12 helps people with diabetes who have nerve damage and low B12 levels. They gave some patients 1000 micrograms …
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Fish Oil Supplements May Help Iron Levels in Young Women
Researchers gave omega-3 fish oil supplements to 39 college-aged women with low iron for 8 weeks to see if it would help their bodies store iron better. The …
Read MoreVitamin D May Help Protect Liver Health in Type 2 Diabetes
Researchers studied how vitamin D affects the liver in people with type 2 diabetes. Using rats with diabetes, they found that the disease causes harmful …
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 MoreVitamin D May Help Protect Male Fertility During Stress
Researchers studied how vitamin D affects male reproductive health in stressed mice. When mice were stressed and given vitamin D supplements, their sperm …
Read MoreExercise Plus Supplements May Help Repair Drug-Damaged Hearts
Researchers studied whether exercise and a special supplement called NBS could help repair heart damage caused by methamphetamine use. Using 104 rats, they …
Read MoreCan Extra Milk Help Babies Grow Better in Poor Countries?
Millions of babies in Africa and Asia aren't growing properly in their first months of life, which can cause serious health problems. Researchers are testing …
Read MoreSimple Blood Test Could Help Prevent Early Birth
Researchers in South Australia tested whether checking pregnant women's omega-3 levels early in pregnancy could help prevent premature birth. They added an …
Read MoreBetter Food Helps TB Patients and Their Families Stay Healthy
Tuberculosis (TB) is a serious lung disease that spreads more easily when people aren't eating well. Researchers wanted to understand how giving nutritious …
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 MoreVitamin E Helps Older Egg-Laying Birds Stay Productive Longer
As birds age, their ability to lay eggs naturally declines, similar to how aging affects reproduction in many animals. Researchers studied whether adding …
Read MoreMuscle-Building Combo: Exercise Plus Supplements Help Older Adults
Researchers tested whether combining special protein supplements with exercise could help older adults (65+) with weak muscles. Over 12 weeks, 110 people …
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