Health

Supplement trend provides little benefit for young children

A healthy diet is far more effective in supporting the growth and development of pre-school children than dietary supplements, according to research which suggests supplements aren't being absorbed by children under five-years-old.

Cardiology

Omega-3 fatty acids, xanthophylls don't cut CVD risk

(HealthDay)—Dietary supplementation with ω-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids or macular xanthophylls do not seem to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in older adults with age-related macular degeneration, according ...

Medications

Vitamin supplements may prevent drug-induced hearing loss

(Medical Xpress)—The drug gentamicin can provide effective treatment for people with bacterial infections that are resistant to other antibiotics, but this medication can cause a serious side effect, too: hearing loss.

Oncology & Cancer

Soy isoflavones may accelerate progression of breast cancer

Women with estrogen-responsive breast cancer who consume soy protein supplements containing isoflavones to alleviate the side effects of menopause may be accelerating progression of their cancer, changing it from a treatable ...

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