May 6, 2022

Organic Pesticides To Provide Natural Protection For Endangered Crops

Some vitally important European crops like vines and olives are being devastated by disease. Scientists are searching for biological replacements for chemical pesticides to improve crop and human health.
May 6, 2022

Low Vitamin K Linked To Cognitive Impairment

A new study has linked low vitamin K status to cognitive impairment among subjects housed in elder care facilities.
May 6, 2022

U.S. Task Force Rejects Daily Aspirin For Heart Health In People Over 60

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force has reversed course and now recommends that most people not start taking daily low-dose aspirin to prevent their first heart attack or stroke.
May 6, 2022

Study Suggests Black, Hispanic Women With Low Vitamin D More Likely To Develop Breast Cancer

A new study has found that among women who identified as Black/African American or Hispanic/Latina, those with low blood levels of vitamin D were more likely to develop breast cancer than those with adequate levels.
April 29, 2022

Higher Magnesium Intake May Improve Quality Of Life In Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients might enjoy a better health-related quality of life if they consume more magnesium, according to a new study.
April 29, 2022

A Combination Of Three Simple Treatments May Reduce Invasive Cancer Risk By 61% Among Adults Aged 70+

A new study published in Frontiers in Aging found that a combination of high-dose vitamin D, omega-3s, and a simple home strength exercise program showed a cumulative reduction by 61% in cancer risk in healthy adults aged 70 or older.
April 29, 2022

Democratic Republic Of Congo Declares New Ebola Outbreak

Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo have declared an outbreak of Ebola after a case was confirmed in Mbandaka, a city in the north-western Equateur Province. This is the third outbreak in the province since 2018.
April 29, 2022

Higher Magnesium Intake May Improve Quality Of Life In Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients might enjoy a better health-related quality of life if they consume more magnesium, according to a new study.