What is the purpose of a vitamin B-12 level test?

The body needs vitamin B-12 for many processes. People with a deficiency may have neurological symptoms and fatigue, while an excess may indicate liver disease or diabetes.

Vitamin D Levels In Children Most Likely Determined By Supplements Taken And Consumption Of Cow’s Milk

Taking a vitamin D supplement and drinking cow’s milk are the two most important factors that determine how much vitamin D is in a child’s body, new research has found. Those factors play a bigger role than even skin colour and exposure to the sun, according to Dr

Ground-Breaking Research Reveals Government Must Focus On Healthy Children’s Diets To Prevent Diabetes

June 15th 2012 represents a ground-breaking date in the history of diabetes research.

The Time Is Ripe For Salmonella

The ripeness of fruit could determine how food-poisoning bacteria grow on them, according to scientists presenting their work at the Society for General Microbiology’s Spring Conference in Dublin. Their work could lead to new strategies to improve food safety, bringing many health and economic benefits…

Antioxidants Of Growing Interest To Address Infertility, Erectile Dysfunction

A growing body of evidence suggests that antioxidants may have significant value in addressing infertility issues in both women and men, including erectile dysfunction, and researchers say that large, specific clinical studies are merited to determine how much they could help…