High-dose antioxidants linked to offspring birth defects
Antioxidants have been marketed as miracle supplements, touted for preventing chronic diseases and cancers; treating COPD and dementia; and slowing aging.
Feb 4, 2026
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Inorganic Chemicals: News and Research on Selenium
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Mercury exposure in northern communities linked to eating waterfowl
A new study led by researchers at the University of Waterloo found that members of many Indigenous communities who eat certain types of locally harvested waterfowl, especially ducks with mixed or fish-based diets, may have ...
Jan 13, 2026
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How to keep your prostate healthy and lower your risk of developing serious problems
For something so small, the prostate can cause big problems. This gland, which is roughly the size of a walnut, is an essential part of a man's urinary and reproductive systems.
Sep 10, 2025
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Harmful metals in ultrasonic cigarettes may pose significant health risks
A study by scientists at the University of California, Riverside shows that ultrasonic cigarettes, or u-cigarettes, marketed as a less harmful alternative to traditional e-cigarettes, may pose significant health risks due ...
May 28, 2025
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Selenium exposure during pregnancy may reduce childhood streptococcal infections
Higher maternal selenium levels during pregnancy were associated with a lower risk of streptococcal infections in children, suggesting a potential protective effect.
May 20, 2025
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Selenium is an essential nutrient named after the Greek goddess of the moon
Selenium is a nutrient that plays a crucial role in human health, contributing to the thyroid and immune function, DNA repair, and cardiovascular and cognitive health.
Feb 25, 2025
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Researchers develop new and improved model to weigh the risks and benefits of fish consumption
A new model developed by researchers could help inform guidelines and improve evidence-based advice on the risks and benefits of fish consumption, especially during pregnancy.
Jun 28, 2024
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Selenium found to reduce mixtures of environmental pollutants' harmful effects on health
A study in mice conducted by the University of Cordoba proves that exposure to contaminating mixtures of metals and drug residue increases damage to health, and evaluates the positive effects of a diet enriched in selenium ...
Oct 31, 2023
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Dietary selenium may help fight acute myeloid leukemia, researchers report
Selenium-enriched diets may help ward off myeloid leukemia, and a new study led by researchers in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences has described the mechanism by which this occurs.
Oct 24, 2023
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Selenium not linked to recurrence of non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer
For patients with non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC), selenium supplementation does not reduce the risk for recurrence, while vitamin E is associated with an increased risk for recurrence, according to a study published ...
Oct 18, 2023
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