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Most Children Hospitalized for Vitamin Poisoning Took the Supplements on Purpose, Researchers Report

A national study found 1,961 children hospitalized for vitamin toxicity, with 56 percent of cases intentional and most involving teenage girls.

Medical Daily · Aug 14

Iceberg, romaine, kale: which salad greens are healthiest?

If you’re trying to meet your daily serving of 2.5 cups of vegetables, you might have some questions

The Guardian - US · Aug 14

Silo Season 3 Episode 7 ending explained: Who killed Lukas and Patrick, and what are the 51 silos for?

Silo Season 3 Episode 7 reveals more about the origins of the 51 silos as Juliette races to stop Safeguard and Camille moves ahead with Vitamin D+. The episode also explores the deaths of Lukas and Patrick, the mystery surrounding Knox’s father and Helen and Daniel’s discovery of the massive…

The Economic Times · Aug 14

Why Kidney Stones Are Striking Indians in Their 30s, and the Diet and Dehydration Link

The numbers have shifted, and urologists have noticedA 2022 study published in the Indian Journal of Urology found that nearly 12% of India's population will develop kidney stones at some point, with the incidence rising sharply among working-age adults between 25 and 45. The "stone belt", a geographic band running…

Times Life · Aug 11

Vitamin C Pills Failed in Cancer Trials While Intravenous Dosing Behaves Like a Different Drug

Oral vitamin C cannot reach the blood levels that make intravenous ascorbate pharmacologically active. Here is the chemistry behind the difference.

Medical Daily · Aug 10

Full-fat milk, cheese and dairy every day? Canadian study delivers surprising findings on weight and cholesterol

In a groundbreaking Canadian research project involving 74 adults, evidence emerged showing that full-fat dairy does not contribute to weight gain. For 12 weeks, participants consuming three servings a day maintained stable cholesterol levels. Remarkably, those enjoying more dairy reported better blood pressure readings and an uptick in calcium, protein,…

The Economic Times · Aug 10

5 Indian Foods That Calm Skin Inflammation Better Than Antihistamines, According to Research

TurmericCurcumin, the active compound in turmeric, inhibits NF-κB, the molecular switch that tells your immune cells to release inflammatory cytokines. A 2006 review by Aggarwal and Harikumar published in Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology documented curcumin's ability to block this pathway at multiple points, which is why its anti-inflammatory…

Times Life · Aug 9

6 Proven Triggers That Accelerate Vitiligo Progression and What Your Skin Needs to Avoid

Sunburn and Unprotected UV ExposureUltraviolet radiation is one of the most documented accelerants of vitiligo. When UV rays damage skin cells in someone already living with the condition, the immune system's attack on melanocytes intensifies at the site of injury. This is called the Koebner phenomenon, new depigmentation appearing precisely…

Times Life · Aug 8

Large Trial Finds High-Dose Vitamin D Did Not Slow Metastatic Colorectal Cancer

A phase 3 trial in 455 patients found high-dose vitamin D3 did not improve survival in metastatic colorectal cancer, reversing an earlier signal.

Medical Daily · Aug 7

Vitamin D+? 'Silo's Memory Erasing Drug, Explained

'Silo' Season 3 is all about controlling memory. Here's how that's possible.

Inverse · Aug 7