Vitamin C may protect against air pollution, study suggests
Vitamin C may have the potential to protect people against lung disease caused by traffic-related air pollution, bushfires and dust storms, new research finds.
Dec 3, 2025
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Carbohydrates: News and Research on Ascorbic Acid
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Recipe descriptions in 2020 legacy media aligned with their measured nutrient composition
Recipes shared via legacy media outlets during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic were accurately characterized in the surrounding descriptive text, according to a study by CUNY SPH researchers published in the journal ...
Sep 18, 2025
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Breaking down the layers of the immune system: Advice from an immunologist
It starts with a sneeze. Someone on the subway didn't cover their mouth and now a cloud of invisible invaders hangs in the air. Before you even step off the train, your immune system has already begun fighting off the threat ...
Sep 16, 2025
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Tomatillo—yes or no? For healthy eating, the answer is easy
For anyone unfortunate enough to have grown up without them, tomatillos might seem tough to approach. They hide inside a papery cloak and tend to hang out in the quietest corners of produce sections in the U.S.—if they show ...
Sep 16, 2025
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Could a 'cortisol cocktail' really reduce stress and boost energy?
Have you heard of a "cortisol cocktail?" Rather than something you might order at a bar, this drink is one of the latest wellness trends floating around social media.
Aug 26, 2025
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The A to K of vitamins: What you need and where to get it
The late, great comedian Barry Humphries (of Dame Edna fame) once spoke whimsically about the health benefits of kale. Just one fistful, he joked, contained enough essential vitamins, minerals and trace elements to keep you ...
Jul 22, 2025
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It's never too early to focus on skin health, says cosmetic dermatologist
Gone are the days when injectables are seen as a last-ditch effort to erase deep wrinkles. Today's cosmetic dermatology clients are younger, more informed and focused on long-term skin health.
Jul 15, 2025
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Can oranges, garlic and echinacea really help avoid the cold and flu?
With the cold and flu season in full swing, many people are looking for ways to stay healthy and avoid getting sick.
Jul 10, 2025
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Study finds vitamin C boosts skin thickness by reactivating growth genes
The skin acts as the body's first line of defense against external threats. However, as we age, the epidermis—the outermost layer of skin—gradually becomes thinner and loses its protective strength. About 90% of the cells ...
Jun 25, 2025
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Scientists discover how nanoparticles of toxic metal used in MRI scans infiltrate human tissue
University of New Mexico researchers studying the health risks posed by gadolinium, a toxic rare earth metal used in MRI scans, have found that oxalic acid, a molecule found in many foods, can generate nanoparticles of the ...
Apr 5, 2025
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