Repairing DNA damage: Scientists discover a surprising new benefit of melatonin
Melatonin supplements may help the body repair DNA damage linked to night shift work, according to a small clinical trial published in ...
Scientists create supercharged vitamin K that helps the brain heal itself
Diseases such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and Huntington's slowly damage the brain by destroying neurons, the cells that carry message...
Scientists are raising new questions about vitamin B12 and cancer
We’ve all heard the advice: eat your fruit and vegetables, get your vitamins, and stay healthy. For the most part, that guidance holds...
Scientists discover hidden gut-brain circuit that triggers protein cravings
Eating is about far more than simply getting enough calories. The body must also obtain the right balance of nutrients, especially esse...
Beet juice lowers blood pressure in older adults in just 2 weeks
A simple beetroot juice routine may help explain one of the more surprising links in healthy aging: the connection between bacteria in ...
Surprising research reveals why you shouldn’t add bananas to your smoothies
Smoothies are one of the easiest ways to pack more fruit into your day. Toss in a banana, add some berries, blend, and you have what lo...
Scientists warn popular vitamin D supplement may have a “previously unknown” downside
Taking vitamin D2 might lower the body's levels of the more efficient form of vitamin D, vitamin D3, according to new research from the...
Scientists warn that current vitamin B12 guidelines may be putting your brain at risk
Vitamin B12 is best known for helping the body make DNA, red blood cells, and healthy nerve tissue. But research suggests that simply m...
MIT scientists discover amino acid that helps the gut heal itself
MIT researchers have discovered that a naturally occurring amino acid found in many protein-rich foods may help the intestine repair it...
Scientists found a hidden Alzheimer’s trigger and shut it down
Researchers at the Indiana University School of Medicine have identified a potential new way to treat Alzheimer's disease by targeting ...



