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A new study, published in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health, questions whether having 1-2 alcoholic beverages during pregnancy has negative effects on children.

Coffee May Reduce Incidence of Gout A recent study published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition suggests that long-term coffee consumption may reduce the incidence of gout in women.

As people age, brain function slowly declines. Aside from improving physical fitness and overall health, exercise may also help improve brain function in older adults, researchers report.

Multivitamins may not improve colon cancer survival rates or reduce the risk of disease recurrence, according to a new study.

The use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) has grown in recent years, with patients spending more than $58 billion annually on natural products and integrative modalities. To help healthcare professionals and consumers make safer, more educated decisions about their healthcare, Natural Standard provides high-quality, evidence-based information about integrative therapies.

New research suggests that supplementation with resveratrol, a polyphenol found in red wine, grapes and other plants, may help improve circulatory function.

A recent review of medical literature suggests that vitamin D deficiency may be linked to asthma.

Alcohol and Rheumatoid Arthritis A recent study suggests that rheumatoid arthritis symptoms may be less severe in people who consume alcohol compared to non-drinkers.

Calcium Supplements May Increase Heart Attack Risk A recent analysis of scientific data suggests that calcium supplements may increase the risk of heart attacks.

Deep brain stimulation may be safe and beneficial for patients with early Alzheimer’s disease, according to a small study.

The Mediterranean diet may be linked to a lower risk of breast cancer in post-menopausal women, researchers report in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.

Whole Grains for Heart Health Eating three servings of whole-grain foods daily may help reduce the risk of heart disease, researchers report.

A recent study suggests that low doses of creatine may lessen exercise-related fatigue without increasing body weight.

Glucosamine sulfate may not help alleviate chronic lower back pain, a new study suggests.

Vitamin B6 and Arthritis High doses of vitamin B6, also called pyridoxine, may reduce inflammatory markers associated with rheumatoid arthritis, researchers report in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition.