September 30, 2019

New Consumer Survey Finds Dietary Supplement Use In United States More Popular Than Ever

A new consumer survey in the United States has found that more than three-quarters of Americans now use dietary supplements.
September 27, 2019

Over 75 Percent Of Spanish Pediatricians Prescribe Synbiotics & Omega-3 Oils To Kids

Research looking into the use of dietary supplements among Spanish pediatricians finds over 75 percent prescribe synbiotics, omega-3 oils and other supplements to their patients.
September 26, 2019

Pesticide Exposure May Increase Heart Disease And Stroke Risk

On-the-job exposure to high levels of pesticides raised the risk of heart disease and stroke in a generally healthy group of Japanese American men in Hawaii, according to new research published in the Journal of the American Heart Association.
September 25, 2019

Vitamin D And Omega-3 Supplements Linked To Lower Risk Of Cancer And Heart Attack

A new study involving 25,871 people has found that taking vitamin D and omega-3 fatty acids could prevent cancer and heart attacks.
September 24, 2019

Medical Education Does Not Equip Students To Provide High Quality Nutritional Care To Patients

Worldwide, nutrition is insufficiently incorporated into medical education, meaning that medical students lack the confidence, skills and knowledge to provide nutritional care to patients, according to a systematic review of 24 studies published in The Lancet Planetary Health journal.
September 23, 2019

Study Finds Supplements Containing Pine Bark Extracts May Offer Post-Exercise Protection

Supplements containing the French maritime pine bark extract Pycnogenol may help protect against the effects of oxidative stress after exercise, says a new study.
September 20, 2019

Study Finds Babies Are Exposed To Air Pollution While Still In The Womb

Researchers say babies are exposed directly to air pollution while still in the womb, after finding particles of soot buried deep in the placenta.
September 19, 2019

Not Getting Enough Vitamin D Could Triple Risk Of Early Death

New research suggests that not getting enough vitamin D could triple the risk of an early death.