Vitamin D regulates calcium absorption, cell growth, immune functions and inflammation in the body, and researchers are saying that many Americans are simply not getting enough of it. New research has suggested that enriching bread with the nutrient may partially relieve this public health issue. The key, says a study in the Journal of Agricultural
Many Americans suffer from vitamin D deficiency, a lack of the nutrient that can leave the body vulnerable to illness. Some healthcare professionals recommend taking a dietary supplement containing the vitamin, and now scientists have found that vitamin D may lower the risk of a form of breast cancer. Researchers at the Georgetown University Medical
Individuals who include tea in their daily dietary regimen may be less likely to suffer from memory problems later on in life, according to a study presented at this years Alzheimers Associations International Conference. Over the course of 14 years, a team of researchers from the University of California in Los Angeles (UCLA) examined the
Based on new research, there is evidence that men may be able to use coffee as a weapon against the progression of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrigs disease. ALS is an incurable neurodegenerative disease that damages key neurons in the brain and spinal cord. Among its many contributing factors is oxidative
A new study may have discovered why deaf people have enhanced vision, according to findings published in the journal Nature Neruoscience. Those who are deaf or blind have commonly reported that their other senses are more developed, but to determine the connection between these disabilities, investigators compared two groups of cats. The team analyzed the
Getting an ample dose of certain fatty acids, like the omega-3s and linoleic acid found in nutritional health supplements, has been shown to confer a number of positive health benefits. Now, scientists at the Federal University of Pernambuco, Brazil, have discovered what they say is an added benefit of taking fatty acids it may prevent
Consuming watercress on a regular basis may reduce breast cancer risk, according to findings published in the <i>British Journal of Nutrition and Biochemical Pharmacology.<i> This is because nutrients found in the plant can block the spreading of cancer-related proteins. Following a fasting period, a group of breast cancer survivors were asked to eat 80 grams
If you like gazpacho a traditional chilled Spanish soup made with tomatoes, bread, olive oil, vinegar and other vegetables you may be interested to hear that its vitamin C content actually decreases as its ingredients are combined and served cold. Those are the findings of a recent study conducted by scientists at the
While people with high blood pressure may consider trying an alkaline diet that is high in fruits and vegetables to help with the issue, others who use monitors to measure their levels while they slumber may be losing sleep over it. Scientists are suggesting that patients who are losing sleep over their blood pressure monitors
A type of chemical commonly found in food packaging, carpets, clothing and personal care products may affect a womans ability to become pregnant, new research suggests. Findings published in Human Reproduction indicate that a high level of perfluorinated chemicals (PFCs) in the blood may delay pregnancy. PFCs are currently being phased out of use in