Health News Archives

Omega-3 Benefits for Bipolar Disorder Remain Unclear
Review finds patients had less severe depression but no change in mania symptoms

Health Tip: If You Have to Take Iron Supplements
Suggestions to make the medicine go down

Calcium Supplements Could Raise Heart Risks in Postmenopausal Women
Study found those taking tablets had 47% higher risk of cardiovascular trouble

Fish, Fruits, Veggies May Cut Dementia Risk
Regular consumption of these foods lowered odds up to 60%, study found

Fish Oil Flounders, But Fiber Might Lower Stroke Risk
Pair of studies examine effect of diet on stroke prevention, outcomes

One Billion People Don’t Get Enough Vitamin D
Expert suggests recommended daily intake be boosted to help prevent disease

Selenium Supplements Boost Type 2 Diabetes Risk
Chances were 50% higher among those taking 200 micrograms daily, study finds

Glucosamine Trials Show Little Benefit Against Arthritis
Results vary widely between trials, suggesting industry bias, experts say

Vitamin D Cuts Cancer Risk: Study
Women who took nearly three times the recommended amount reduced risk by 60 percent

Supplements Don’t Cut Lung Cancer Risk: Study
Taking multivitamins, C, E or folate conferred no statistically significant benefit