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Vitamin E is a nutrient that the body needs in small amounts to function and stay healthy. Vitamin E helps prevent cell damage caused by free radicals (highly reactive chemicals). It is fat-soluble (can dissolve in fats and oils) and is found in seeds, nuts, leafy vegetables, and vegetable oils. Not enough vitamin E can result in infertility (the inability to produce children). It is being studied in the prevention and treatment of some types of cancer. Vitamin E is a type of antioxidant.

Research findings could lead to new approach to Alzheimer’s prevention

In surprise findings, scientists at The Scripps Research Institute have discovered that a protein with a propensity to form harmful aggregates in the body when produced in the liver protects against Alzheimer’s disease aggregates when it is produced in the brain. The results suggest that drugs that can boost the protein’s production specifically in neurons could one day help ward off Alzheimer’s disease.

22 May 2014

Drugs that boost protein's production in neurons could help ward off Alzheimer's disease

In surprise findings, scientists at The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI) have discovered that a protein with a propensity to form harmful aggregates in the body when produced in the liver protects against Alzheimer's disease aggregates when it is produced in the brain.

22 May 2014

SinoVeda announces positive clinical results for EffectiCal in post-menopausal women

SinoVeda Canada Inc. today announces positive clinical results for EffectiCal® from its 24-week double-blind, randomized comparative clinical trial in post-menopausal women.

22 May 2014

Loyola's pediatric dermatologists highlight risks related to indoor tanning

Prom season is right around the corner and with that comes dress shopping and trips to the local tanning salons for many girls.

21 May 2014

Vitamin E-rich oils may increase incidence of asthma, says study

A large new Northwestern Medicine- study upends our understanding of vitamin E and ties the increasing consumption of supposedly healthy vitamin E-rich oils -- canola, soybean and corn - to the rising incidence of lung inflammation and, possibly, asthma.

21 May 2014

Pemetrexed plus erlotinib shows benefits in NSCLC

Pemetrexed used in combination with erlotinib may have clinical advantage over single-agent pemetrexed when used as a second-line treatment in patients with non-squamous non-small-cell lung cancer, researchers report.

20 May 2014

Vitamin D shown to have limited benefit for asthma

Adding vitamin D to asthma treatment to improve breathing only appears to benefit patients who achieve sufficient levels of the supplement in the blood. Overall, the ability to control asthma did not differ between a study group that received vitamin D supplements and a group that received placebo, according to new research at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis.

19 May 2014

Supplemental vitamin C taken by pregnant smokers improves measures of lung function for newborns

Supplemental vitamin C taken by pregnant smokers improved measures of lung function for newborns and decreased the incidence of wheezing for infants through 1 year, according to a study published by JAMA.

19 May 2014

Vitamin B12 shot does not boost energy, metabolism, says study

Feeling sluggish? Gaining weight? What you need is a shot in the arm, claim advertisers for trendy vitamin B12 injections.

14 May 2014

Study reveals 70% of patients with diabetic retinopathy will develop macular edema

In Mexico, at least 14 million people have developed macular edema due to diabetes (DME), which like retinopathy affects central vision and can lead to blindness if not treated early .

13 May 2014

Mice study shows specific energy source responsible for performing complex cognitive functions

New research suggests that certain types of brain cells may be "picky eaters," seeming to prefer one specific energy source over others.

9 May 2014

Finding has implications for understanding cognitive decline in degenerative diseases

New research suggests that certain types of brain cells may be "picky eaters," seeming to prefer one specific energy source over others. The finding has implications for understanding the cognitive decline seen in aging and degenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's and multiple sclerosis.

8 May 2014

Obese teens are likely to suffer nutritional deficiencies, says study

A new study exposes the risk of nutritional deficiencies in severely obese teens - both those who had weight loss surgery and those who did not.

5 May 2014

Study: Asthma is associated with reduced bone mineral density

Some of the 26 million Americans with asthma may also be prone to bone loss. According to a study published today in the May issue of Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, the scientific journal of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, there seems to be association between asthma and a decrease in bone mineral density.

2 May 2014

Richard M. Ross Heart Hospital docs implanted smallest heart pacemaker in Columbus woman

It's about the size of a large vitamin pill and, for the first time in Ohio, the smallest heart pacemaker available is being tested at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.

From Medtronic 2 May 2014

Possible link between aggressive prostate cancer and vitamin D deficiency

Vitamin D deficiency was an indicator of aggressive prostate cancer and spread of the disease in European-American and African-American men who underwent their first prostate biopsy because of abnormal prostate-specific antigen (PSA) and/or digital rectal examination (DRE) test results, according to a study published in Clinical Cancer Research, a journal of the American Association for Cancer Research.

1 May 2014

Genetic susceptibility, dietary antioxidants combine to reduce AMD risk

Dietary intake of antioxidants is associated with a reduced risk of developing early age-related macular degeneration in people at high genetic risk of the condition, pooled analysis of two studies suggests.

1 May 2014

Mango consumption on ulcerative colitis and bone parameters in animal models: Studies

Three new mango-related studies were presented this week at the 2014 Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB) in San Diego, revealing initial findings on the effects of mango consumption on ulcerative colitis and bone parameters in animal models.

1 May 2014

Armetheon reaches agreement with FDA on SPA for final pivotal trial of tecarfarin

Armetheon, Inc., today announced that it has reached agreement with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on a Special Protocol Assessment (SPA) for the final pivotal trial of tecarfarin.

29 Apr 2014

Tips to improve bone health

As many as 52 million Americans have osteoporosis and low bone mass, and studies suggest that one in two women and up to one in four men ages 50 and older will break a bone due to osteoporosis. Osteoporosis is concerning because you can't feel your bones getting weaker, which is why it's often referred to as the "silent disease." May is National Osteoporosis Month and, since prunes have been linked to bone health, Sunsweet is urging Americans to listen to their bones this month and start taking action to keep bones strong and healthy.

29 Apr 2014

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Research findings could lead to new approach to Alzheimer’s prevention

Drugs that boost protein's production in neurons could help ward off Alzheimer's disease

SinoVeda announces positive clinical results for EffectiCal in post-menopausal women

Loyola's pediatric dermatologists highlight risks related to indoor tanning

Vitamin E-rich oils may increase incidence of asthma, says study

Pemetrexed plus erlotinib shows benefits in NSCLC

Vitamin D shown to have limited benefit for asthma

Supplemental vitamin C taken by pregnant smokers improves measures of lung function for newborns

Vitamin B12 shot does not boost energy, metabolism, says study

Study reveals 70% of patients with diabetic retinopathy will develop macular edema

Mice study shows specific energy source responsible for performing complex cognitive functions

Finding has implications for understanding cognitive decline in degenerative diseases

Obese teens are likely to suffer nutritional deficiencies, says study

Study: Asthma is associated with reduced bone mineral density

Richard M. Ross Heart Hospital docs implanted smallest heart pacemaker in Columbus woman

Possible link between aggressive prostate cancer and vitamin D deficiency

Genetic susceptibility, dietary antioxidants combine to reduce AMD risk

Mango consumption on ulcerative colitis and bone parameters in animal models: Studies

Armetheon reaches agreement with FDA on SPA for final pivotal trial of tecarfarin

Tips to improve bone health

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