Scientists have significantly reduced nasal inflammation and improved the sense of smell in mice by using a vitamin D nasal spray, according to a study published in the International Forum of Allergy & Rhinology journal.

Looking at data spanning 20 years, Greek researchers found that people who consistently followed a Mediterranean-style diet had less risk of developing hypertension (high blood pressure) than those with the lowest adherence to the diet.

Quercetin, a naturally occurring flavonoid found in many fruits and vegetables, has attracted attention for its anti-inflammatory and anti-fibrotic properties. Recent studies indicate that it may influence glycolysis, a metabolic process closely linked to liver fibrosis.

Women with higher levels of essential minerals circulating in their blood during pregnancy, particularly copper and manganese, along with vitamin B12, had a lower risk of developing high blood pressure in middle age, about 20 years later, according to new research.

A new study reveals that pregnant women who take higher doses of folic acid in the first trimester may improve their child's verbal abilities and behavior by 6 years of age.

Higher calcium intake is associated with reduced colorectal cancer risk, according to a study published online in the JAMA Network Open journal.

Eating walnuts for breakfast could improve brain function throughout the day for young adults, a new study has shown.

Meeting the minimum requirement for vitamin B12, needed to make DNA, red blood cells and nerve tissue, may not actually be enough – particularly if you are older. It may even put you at risk for cognitive impairment. A new study, led by UC San Francisco researchers, found that older, healthy volunteers, with lower concentrations of B12, but still in the normal range, showed signs of neurological and cognitive deficiency.