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Increased iron intakes may benefit blood donors
4 March 2015
According to a new US study blood donors who take low-dose iron supplements may restore their pre-donation hemoglobin levels faster.
01 February 2010
Increased intakes of vitamin B9 may reduce the risk of hearing loss in elderly men, says a new study.
In the prospective study, a total of 26,273 men aged 40 to 74 completed questionnaires about lifestyle and medical history including professionally diagnosed hearing loss (1). After 18 years, there were 3,559 cases of hearing loss identified. The results showed that there was no significant association between vitamin C, vitamin E, vitamin B12 and beta-carotene intake and risk of hearing loss. However, men aged >/=60 years with the highest total vitamin B9 (folate) intake showed a reduced risk of developing hearing loss.
Hearing loss is the most common sensory disorder in the United States, afflicting more than 36 million people.
4 March 2015
According to a new US study blood donors who take low-dose iron supplements may restore their pre-donation hemoglobin levels faster.
29 February 2012
A new study shows that 64% of 15 to 18-year-old girls in Saudi Arabia have low blood vitamin D concentrations, which is a cause for concern, given that there is currently no public health policy for vitamin D in the Kingdom.
20 January 2012
A new study suggests that early consumption of starchy table foods may shape a greater preference for salty taste of infants and young children.