Vitamin C News and Research

Latest Vitamin C News and Research

Antioxidant-enriched multivitamin may decrease respiratory illnesses in CF patients, finds study

Researchers at Children's Hospital Colorado and the University of Colorado School of Medicine have found that taking a specially formulated antioxidant-enriched multivitamin may decrease respiratory illnesses in people with cystic fibrosis.

24 May 2018

Yoghurt before a meal packed with health benefits

A new study has shown that consuming a small pot of yoghurt each day can be beneficial for health in more ways than one.

22 May 2018

Vitamin C consumption may reduce harm to baby's lungs due to smoking during pregnancy

Women who are unable to quit smoking during their pregnancy may reduce the harm smoking does to their baby's lungs by taking vitamin C, according to a new randomized, controlled trial presented at the ATS 2018 International Conference.

22 May 2018

Flavonoid intake may reduce lung function decline that occurs with aging

A type of flavonoid found in dark-pigmented fruits like red grapes and blueberries may slow the lung function decline that occurs with aging, according to new research presented at the ATS 2018 International Conference.

21 May 2018

Fish-eating habits of pregnant women not linked to autistic traits in their children

A major study examining the fish-eating habits of pregnant women has found that they are not linked to autism or autistic traits in their children.

21 May 2018

New case report reveals negative clinical impact of using biotin supplement

A new case report in the Journal of the Endocrine Society documents how a patient's use of a common biotin supplement, also known as vitamin B7, caused her to have clinically misleading test results, which prompted numerous consultations and unnecessary radiographic and laboratory testing.

21 May 2018

Higher belly fat levels linked to greater risk of vitamin D deficiency

Higher levels of belly fat are associated with lower vitamin D levels in obese individuals, according to data presented in Barcelona at the European Society of Endocrinology annual meeting, ECE 2018.

21 May 2018

Scientists make breakthrough discovery about vitamin B12

Scientists at the University of Kent have made a significant discovery about how the vitamin content of some plants can be improved to make vegetarian and vegan diets more complete.

18 May 2018

New study reveals the extent of brain damage due to elevated homocysteine

The amino acid homocysteine occurs naturally in the human body, generated as a byproduct of methionine metabolism.

17 May 2018

Minimizing dehydration without over-drinking

Proper hydration is one of the most important aspects of healthy physical activity. Drinking the right amount of fluids before, during and after physical activity is vital to providing your body the fluids it needs to perform properly.

16 May 2018

Scientists examine vitamin D levels in children with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease

New research charts vitamin D levels and variations in genes that determine vitamin D status in UK children diagnosed with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.

15 May 2018

Enhancing the effects of vitamin D to curb type 2 diabetes

More than 27 million people in the United States are living with type 2 diabetes, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. As the population ages and a growing percentage of people become overweight or obese, that number is expected to increase.

10 May 2018

New findings point to potential therapeutic avenues for leukemia

Scientists have known for decades that the Hox family of transcription factors are key regulators in the formation of blood cells and the development of leukemia.

9 May 2018

Simple changes to diet could help reduce osteoarthritis symptoms

One gram of fish oil a day could help reduce the pain of patients with osteoarthritis, a new study in Rheumatology reports.

8 May 2018

New research identifies critical function of PDK1 pathway that contributes to cancer metastasis

Cancer is most devastating when it metastasizes--when tumor cells break away, travel through the bloodstream, and then attach elsewhere, only to grow another tumor.

8 May 2018

New study launched to examine effects of rheumatologic agent on bone health

Researchers at Hospital for Special Surgery have launched a pilot study to see how a drug that treats several related autoimmune disorders affects the skeleton.

7 May 2018

Combining natural cures with biomedical devices improves bone health, growth

A WSU research team is bringing together natural medical cures with modern biomedical devices in hopes of bringing about better health outcomes for people with bone diseases.

4 May 2018

Cedars-Sinai researchers explore risk factors associated with mental health of new mothers

Cedars-Sinai investigators are examining the risk factors associated with mental health issues experienced by many women after giving birth.

3 May 2018

UIC scientists discover way to generate heart cells for research on causes of AFib

University of Illinois at Chicago researchers have discovered a way turn pluripotent stem cells into atrial cells, which make up the upper chambers, or atria, of the heart. The discovery will enable them to better study atrial fibrillation, the most common heart rhythm disorder also known as AFib, which originates in the heart's atria.

3 May 2018

The Impact of Air Pollution on Childhood Asthma

It is a well-established fact that air pollution in towns and cities affects our health. Dr Haneen Khreis discusses the latest research into the effect of air pollution on childhood asthma, and the steps that transport policy makers can take to reduce the prevalence of the condition.

1 May 2018