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Measles Outbreak Leads to Dangerous Vitamin A Toxicity
FRIDAY, March 28, 2025 – As a measles outbreak spreads across U.S., doctors are now seeing a new and unexpected danger: Children getting sick from taking too much vitamin A. At Covenant Children’s H...
Micronutrient Deficiencies Seen in More Than 45 Percent With Type 2 Diabetes
THURSDAY, Jan. 30, 2025 – More than 45 percent of patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D) have micronutrient deficiencies, with the most prevalent deficiency being vitamin D, according to a...
Vitamin Deficiencies Common in Type 2 Diabetes
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 29, 2025 – “Hidden hunger” – low levels of essential vitamins or minerals – is common among people with type 2 diabetes, a new evidence review says Overall, as many as 45% of type 2...
Fish Oil Supplementation Cuts Measure of Prostate Cancer Progression
MONDAY, Dec. 23, 2024 – A high omega-3, low omega-6 diet with fish oil supplementation for one year results in a significant reduction of a marker of prostate cancer progression among men enrolled...
High-Dose Vitamin D Supplements Won't Prevent Diabetes in Healthy Seniors
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 4, 2024 – Taking even high doses of supplementary vitamin D won't lower an older person's odds for type 2 diabetes, new research confirms. Vitamin D supplements may have other...
Current Prenatal Multivitamin, Mineral Labels Are Misleading
TUESDAY, Dec. 3, 2024 – Current prenatal multivitamin and mineral (PMVM) labels are misleading and often exclude the presence of heavy metals, according to a study published online Nov. 18 in the...
Could a Vitamin Be Effective Treatment for COPD?
FRIDAY, Nov. 22, 2024 – A daily dose of vitamin B3 reduced inflammation in the lungs of patients with COPD, Danish researchers report. "This is significant, because inflammation can lead to reduced ...
Low Intake of Vitamins, Minerals Tied to Social Isolation in Older Adults
TUESDAY, Oct. 29, 2024 – A striking considerable number of older adults have lower-than-recommended vitamin and mineral intake, which is associated with social isolation and loneliness, according to...
1999 to 2018 Saw Decrease in Intake of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Iron in Women
THURSDAY, Oct. 10, 2024 – From 1999 to 2018, there was a decrease in vitamin A, vitamin C, and iron intake among pregnant and nonpregnant women, according to a study published online Oct. 10 in JAMA...
Vitamin Deficiencies Common in Children With Nocturnal Enuresis
TUESDAY, Oct. 1, 2024 – Children with primary nocturnal enuresis may have vitamin D insufficiency and deficiency as well as vitamin B12 deficiency, according to a study published online June 10...
14 Percent of U.S. Adults Meet Criteria for Absolute Iron Deficiency
TUESDAY, Sept. 24, 2024 – A considerable proportion of U.S. adults has absolute and functional iron deficiency, according to a study published online Sept. 24 in JAMA Network Open. Yahya M.K....
Global Study Reveals Widespread Micronutrient Deficiencies
TUESDAY, Sept. 3, 2024 – More than 5 billion people globally do not consume enough iodine, vitamin E, and calcium, according to a study published online Aug. 29 in The Lancet Global Health. Simone...
Billions of the World's People Deficient in Essential Micronutrients
FRIDAY, Aug. 30, 2024 – More than half of people around the world aren’t getting enough micronutrients essential to human health, including calcium, iron and vitamins C and E, a new study says. T...
Low Levels of Magnesium Linked to Increased DNA Damage
MONDAY, Aug. 19, 2024 – Low levels of magnesium with or without high homocysteine (Hcy), are associated with increased DNA damage, according to a study recently published in the European Journal of...
Many Cases of Iron Deficiency Go Too Long Without Proper Treatment
MONDAY, Aug. 19, 2024 – Iron deficiency isn’t being effectively treated in the United States, with low iron levels persisting for years in most patients, a new study finds. Almost 3 of 5 (58%) p...
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