Common Type of Pneumonia Prevented With Vitamin E in Older Mice
The bacterial infection that commonly causes pneumonia was prevented in older mice with extra dose of vitamin E.
The bacterial infection that commonly causes pneumonia was prevented in older mice with extra dose of vitamin E.
A 2013 report on antibiotic resistance threats from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention identified infections from Streptococcus pneumoniae as a serious concern that requires "prompt and sustained action."
The bacterium causes 1.2 million drug-resistant infections, 19,000 excess hospitalizations, 7,000 deaths, and 96 million dollars in excess medical costs per year. Older adults and young children are at most risk for developing these drug-resistant infections.
Vitamin E Deficiency Linked to High Miscarriage Risk Among Poor Women
In Bangladesh, pregnant women with low levels of the most common form of vitamin E are nearly twice as likely to have a miscarriage than those with adequate levels of the vitamin in their blood.
In Bangladesh, pregnant women with low levels of the most common form of vitamin E are nearly twice as likely to have a miscarriage than those with adequate levels of the vitamin in their blood.
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Intake of Vitamin E Critical During 'The First 1,000 Days'
Adequate levels of vitamin E is especially critical for the very young, elderly, and women who are or may become pregnant, suggests a new analysis published today.
Adequate levels of vitamin E is especially critical for the very young, elderly, and women who are or may become pregnant, suggests a new analysis published today.
Vitamin E from Canola Oil Linked to Lung Problems
The vitamin E content in canola and other oils may be to blame for the rising incidence of inflammation and asthma, researchers believe
The vitamin E content in canola and other oils may be to blame for the rising incidence of inflammation and asthma, researchers believe
