Larger doses of vitamin C may lead to a greater reduction in common cold duration

The relationship between vitamin C dosage and its effects on the duration of the common cold symptoms may extend to 6-8 grams per day according to a statistical analysis published in Nutrients.

High-dose vitamin C makes cancer treatment more effective, trial shows

The use of high-dose vitamin C in patients undergoing standard cancer treatment has been shown to be safe and improve health outcomes in clinical trial.

Frequent urination in women: Causes and treatment

Frequent trips to the bathroom can have a variety of causes in women. Find out more about the symptoms, complications, and when to see a doctor.

‘Medicinal food’ diet counters onset of type 1 diabetes

Monash University’s Biomedicine Discovery Institute researchers have led an international study that found – for the first time – that a diet yielding high amounts of the short-chain fatty acids…

Best insulin injection sites: Absorption time and rotation

Find out about the benefits of common insulin injection locations used to manage diabetes. We cover the abdomen, upper arms, thighs, and lower back.

Drinking tea could help stave off cognitive decline

A new study suggests that regular tea consumption may reduce the risk of cognitive decline, especially for those at genetic risk of Alzheimer’s disease.

Clinical trial finds that vitamin D, calcium have no effect on cancer risk

A double-blind, randomized clinical trial tests the effect of vitamin D and calcium supplementation on cancer risk in postmenopausal women.

How to manage diabetes with basal-bolus insulin therapy

What is a basal-bolus insulin regimen and what are the advantages and disadvantages? what is basal insulin and what is bolus insulin?

Night-time urination reduced by cutting salt in diet

The need to pee at night (nocturia) – which affects most people over the age of 60 – is related to the amount of salt in your diet, according to new research presented at the European Society of…

Children with poor vitamin B12 status early in life struggle more with tasks, recognition and interpreting feelings

Small children with low levels of vitamin B12 had more difficulties solving cognitive tests, such as the ability to do puzzles, recognize letters and interpret other children’s feelings.

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