Zinc and vitamin D supplements to treat alopecia areata? Measuring vitamin D and zinc levels in patients with alopecia could serve as an indicator to assess the risk of disease severity. Raw milk is more popular than ever—despite ongoing risks and new concernsNo matter what the celebrities, politicians and influencers say, unpasteurized milk still doesn’t do a body good, experts warn, with E. coli a primary present danger, and bird flu a possible future one. Canadian preschoolers get nearly half their calories from ultra-processed foods, study says Researchers found that eating ultra-processed foods at age three is linked to higher body fat and obesity risk at age five, especially among boys. Should pregnant women take omega-3 supplements? The truth is, it depends It all began with a simple question . . . should I be taking this? Cautionary tale: Vitamin B7 interfered with this this patient’s PSA test results The test gave inaccurate low numbers, emphasizes need to ask patients about supplement use. Doctors worry that iodine deficiency—a dietary problem from the past—is coming back Although most people are still getting enough, researchers have increasingly been reporting low levels of iodine in pregnant women and other people, raising concerns about an impact on their newborns. A warning for patients with nut allergies: Alcohol can lead to more severe reactions New study on anaphylaxis in adults reveals what allergens prompt certain symptoms. Clinical trial results to watch for in 2025 The findings from these 11 trials could change the way we screen or treat certain diseases. Psoriasis linked to ultra-processed foods A balanced diet with fewer processed and ultra-processed foods leads to better management of psoriasis symptoms, French study finds. Bird flu virus was found in raw milk. What to know about the risks ‘You have to assume that raw milk, unpasteurized milk, has potential infectious agents that can cause serious illness in the people who drink it.’ 1 2 3 4 5 Next Last
