September 14, 2022

Proximity To Fracking Sites Associated With Risk Of Childhood Cancer

Pennsylvania children living near unconventional oil and gas developments at birth were two to three times more likely to be diagnosed with leukemia between the ages of 2 and 7 than those who did not live near this oil and gas activity, a novel study from the Yale School of Public Health finds.
September 14, 2022

Selenium Plus CoQ10 May Protect Telomeres And Reduce Heart Risks

Long-term supplementation of selenium and coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) may preserve telomere length, a marker of ageing, and are associated with a reduction in cardiovascular mortality, says a new study from Scandinavia.
September 14, 2022

Higher Folate Levels During Pregnancy May Lower Risk Of Congenital Heart Disease

A case-control study has found that higher folate levels before or during early pregnancy are associated with a lower risk for congenital heart disease in children.
September 14, 2022

New Meta-Analysis Adds Credence To Positive Blood Pressure Outcomes Associated With Omega-3s

A comprehensive new meta-analysis underpins previous evidence and adds further credence to the positive impact of omega-3 fatty acids on high blood pressure.
September 14, 2022

Report Highlights Billions In Potential Healthcare Savings From Supplements

Dietary supplement regimens may reduce the direct and indirect medical costs associated with specific disease-associated medical conditions, but only $59 billion are currently being captured, potentially leaving $502 billion in additional savings that could be realized, says a new U.S. report.
September 14, 2022

Adequate Magnesium Intakes May Support Heart Health For Heart Attack Survivors

Older patients with a history of myocardial infarction could reduce their chances of premature cardiovascular disease and all-cause mortality by consuming sufficient dietary magnesium, according to a Dutch study.
July 20, 2022

Chemical Cocktails Cause Health Risks For Children And Adults

A new research study shows that mixtures of chemicals pose health risks to children as well as adults.
July 20, 2022

World Health Organization Warns COVID-19 Pandemic ‘Nowhere Near Over’

Fresh surges of COVID infections show the pandemic is nowhere near over, the World Health Organization's chief lamented Tuesday, warning that the virus is running free.