FDA: Dietary Supplement Ingredient May Cause Miscarriage, Fetal Harm
Results showed vinopocetine decreased fetal weight and increased the chance for miscarriage in pregnant animals.
Nutrition
Optimizing Pregnancy Outcomes With Micronutrients
As healthy levels of folic acid, iodine, magnesium, vitamin D, and iron demonstrate improved outcomes in pregnancy, understanding of the function of these essential nutrients on health would benefit family practitioners caring for women of childbearing age.
Nutraceuticals Containing Equol May Be Effective for Postmenopausal Symptoms
Equol-containing nutraceuticals may be beneficial for postmenopausal women with vaginal symptoms.
High vitamin D concentration associated with lower cancer risk
A higher concentration of plasma vitamin D is correlated with a decreased risk of total cancer.
Takeout meal consumption linked to adverse health risks in children
The increased rate of takeout meal consumption was correlated with higher total fat intake and lower intake of vitamin C, iron, and calcium.
CDC investigating E. coli outbreak in 13 states
An outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 have been reported in 13 states in the US as well as Canada.
Higher education may help reduce Alzheimer’s disease risk
Attaining higher education may aid in the prevention of Alzheimer’s disease.
Ginkgo biloba extract aids cognition in stroke patients
Ginkgo biloba extract, along with aspiring, may help cognition in acute ischemic stroke patients.
Gastric bypass surgery effective for weight loss, diabetes prevention for 12 years
The 12-year results show that Roux-en-Y gastric bypass offered long-term durability of weight loss and was associated with fewer obesity-related coexisting conditions compared with those who did not have the surgery.
Mediterranean diet, antioxidant supplements beneficial for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
A Mediterranean diet with antioxidant supplementation contributes to improving lipid profile and insulin sensitivity parameters in patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.
