Vitamin fad could cause early deaths, say scientists
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CARELESS use of vitamins, taken by millions in the belief that they promote good health, could be causing thousands of premature deaths, scientists have warned.
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ATLANTA - Vitamin E in large doses got an &quot;F&quot; from researchers at the American Heart Association&#39;s annual scientific sessions Wednesday in New Orleans.
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Vitamin E supplements, which  millions take in the hope of longer, healthier lives, may do  more harm than good, researchers reported on Wednesday.
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ISLAMABAD: People could be risking their lives if they take even moderately high doses of vitamin E, mounting evidence suggests. The latest study by Johns Hopkins University found people who took even half
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The adverse effects of taking large quantities of beta-carotene and retinol on the rate of lung cancer and death in smokers seem to persist for years after these supplements
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Women with higher or lower blood levels of vitamin A than average appear to be at increased risk of hip fracture, according to a report in the American Journal of Medicine.
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LAGOS  - More than 300,000 children in Nigeria could die between now and 2014 if the level of vitamin A in their food is not increased, according to a report by the United Nations (news - web sites) Children&#39;s Fund (UNICEF (news - web sites
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They're the latest fad in medicine, but a new study shows that they may slightly increase the risk of developing potentially fatal clots
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More than 300,000 children in Nigeria could die between now and 2014 if the level of vitamin A in their food is not increased, according to a report by the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) received by AFP.
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People could be risking their lives if they take even moderately high doses of vitamin E, mounting evidence suggests. The latest study by Johns Hopkins University found people who took even half of the recommended
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People who take regular doses of vitamin D have a significantly lower risk of dying early than those who do not use supplements, according to new research published on Monday.
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NEW YORK  - Men and women who've ever dealt  with unemployment may have a heightened risk of dying early,  particularly from suicide and injuries, a Swedish study  suggests.
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Thousands of cases of breast  and colon cancers might be averted each year if people in  colder climates raised their vitamin D levels, researchers  estimate in a new report.
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Popping vitamin pills will not prevent gut cancers and may shorten life expectancy, research suggests.
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Millions of people take them to stay healthy but scientists said on Friday that vitamin supplements do not protect against stomach and other cancers -- and may even make them worse.
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Cold snaps and air pollution can trigger heart deaths, and breathing dirty air day in and day out may help heart disease develop in the first place, researchers said on Sunday.
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People who take vitamin D tablets   are half as likely to get deadly pancreatic cancer as people   who do not, U.S. researchers reported on Wednesday.