Rethinking the need for calcium and vitamin D supplementation
Calcium and vitamin D are widely regarded as necessary for preventing our bones from going brittle as we…
Trial finds prunes do not outperform calcium and vitamin D for male bone density
Daily prunes shifted some bone biomarkers in older men, but after 12 months, they did not deliver measurable…
Vitamin D and calcium may not support bone health as much as thought: study – National
A recently released study by the British Medical Journal (BMJ) is casting doubt on the longstanding belief that…
Common hypertension drugs tied to worse kidney outcomes in T2D patients
New research presented at the 63rd ERA Congress suggests that a widely used class of blood pressure medications…
Pim1 identified as promising therapeutic target for inflammatory arthritis treatment
The research team led by Professor Zhongyu Xie from Sun Yat-sen University revealed a new mechanism by which…
Upasana Kamineni wants her and Ram Charan’s daughter to drink ragi kanji: Gastroenterologist explains the power of ragi
Ragi, or finger millet, has recently gained popularity as a superfood, with many including it in their daily…
Calcium and vitamin D supplements show limited fracture prevention benefits
Calcium, vitamin D, or combined supplements offer little to no clinically meaningful benefit on fracture and fall prevention…
Getting Older? These 7 Nutrients Matter More Than Ever
Fact checked by Nick Blackmer Credit: Maskot / Getty Images Eating at least 1.2 grams of protein per…
A Nutritionist’s 12 Kitchen Staples for Quick, Nutrient-Dense Meals
Whether you’re a working parent struggling to find time to cook or have a low appetite because you…
Dr Libby: How To Build Stronger Bones At Every Age (& Why Calcium Is Only The Start)
Viva columnist Dr Libby on the important things to consider to keep your bones strong and healthy. When…
Vitamin E intake linked to a key fertility hormone in women trying to conceive
Everyday nutrient intake may be linked to hormonal and body composition markers in women seeking fertility care, but…
Key gene variants tied to developmental dysplasia of the hip and osteoarthritis
Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) is a polygenetic disorder that increases the risk of hip osteoarthritis. A…