Vitamin B12: The taste that may signal a ‘severe’ deficiency – seen in 56% of patients
THE RISE in vegan and vegetarian dietary habits has prompted widespread discussion about vitamin B12. Without the nutrient, the body’s most basic functions may falter. Low levels, studies suggest, may also affect a person’s perception of taste and smell. Daily Express :: Health Feed
Skin cancer patients lacking a certain vitamin less likely to survive disease – study
MELANOMA skin cancer is the fifth most common cancer in the UK, with around 16,700 new cases diagnosed every year. It is usually caused by sunlight damaging the DNA in your skin. While there are certain measures you can take to prevent developing the disease in the first place a new study has shown a […]
Taking two vitamin supplements together found to increase cancer risk by almost 30% – BMJ
SUPPLEMENTS are the preserve of the health-conscious but their benefits are questionable. In fact, a BMJ review of the literature found evidence of the contrary. Daily Express :: Health Feed
Cancer warning: 1 in 6 UK adults have vitamin deficiency linked to ‘tumour progression’
CANCER can visit anyone at any time but four out of 10 cancers are preventable. Research has linked a vitamin deficiency affecting one in six UK adults to “tumour progression”. Daily Express :: Health Feed
Vitamin B12 deficiency: The five areas on your body that could show symptoms – ‘See a GP’
WHILE vitamin B12 deficiency can be scary, it stirs up a variety of symptoms, trying to get your attention. Unlike many other conditions, the lack of vitamin B12 isn’t silent as it draws attention to itself by showing signs in various areas of your body. A health portal shares that five specific locations could hold […]
Cancer warning: The vitamin deficiency found in ‘three-fourths’ of diagnosed patients
CANCER is one of the world’s deadliest diseases, but the causes of the illness remain elusive. Some research suggests that one vitamin deficiency is more likely to lead to the development and spread of cancer. Daily Express :: Health Feed
Dementia: The common vitamin deficiency associated with a more than 50% higher risk
DEMENTIA is a general term for a cluster of symptoms associated with progressive brain decline. Research suggests a common vitamin deficiency can hike your risk of Alzheimer’s disease – the most common type of dementia – by more than 50 percent. Daily Express :: Health Feed
Longevity: The vitamin that can slash your risk of dying from ‘any medical cause’ by 57%
FINDING ways to extend human lifespan is increasingly the preserve of Silicon Valley’s best and brightest. However, research suggests you don’t have to be at the frontier to boost longevity. Getting enough of a vitamin may cut your risk of death from “any medical cause” by a whopping 57 percent, reports Doctor Sarah Brewer, Medical […]
The popular vitamin supplement associated with a 40% higher risk of lung cancer – warning
SUPPLEMENTS are a staple of the health market but many claims do not withstand scientific scrutiny. In fact, evidence suggests some may do more harm than good. One observational study found a popular vitamin supplement was associated with a 40 percent higher risk of lung cancer. Daily Express :: Health Feed
Vitamin B12 deficiency: Can you feel that? Two sensations in your feet signalling low B12
VITAMINS are essential when it comes to keeping our bodies working. And different vitamin deficiencies can cause different health problems. This means there can be very specific signs to look out for that should not be ignored. Daily Express :: Health Feed