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Vitamin B12 and folic acid added to tea can prevent birth defects, say top docs

June 26, 2026 5:27 pm

A task force set up by the National Academy of Medical Sciences says adding folic acid and vitamin B12 to tea could help prevent thousands of neural tube defects — serious birth defects affecting the brain and spine — every year

New research links Vitamin B2 to cancer cell survival: Oncologist says, 'not at all'

May 18, 2026 6:13 pm

Vitamin B2, or riboflavin, is a necessary nutrient for normal body function, energy production, and cell repair.

Expert explains why women over 40 need these 7 specific nutrients and the one supplement warning you can't ignore

May 06, 2026 6:12 pm

As women cross the threshold into their 40s, the nutritional strategies that fueled their 20s and 30s often need a serious recalibration.

He took Vitamin B3 pills for longevity, landed in hospital with liver damage: Why you shouldn't overdo supplements

March 27, 2026 12:25 am

High doses of niacin supplements, far beyond daily requirements), can lead to side effects. Know why this happens

Severe irritability in teens can be reduced by daily doses of vitamins, minerals -- new research

March 08, 2026 4:51 pm

Micronutrients may represent an intervention that is both accessible and responsive to the specific needs of youth who are most at risk.

Women, don't ignore these popular signs of mineral deficiency

January 03, 2026 6:07 pm

Many women ignore early warning signs of mineral deficiency, assuming they are due to stress, ageing, or a busy lifestyle. Here's what you should take note of.

Are your B vitamins and magnesium getting lost despite a good diet? Check your sleep pattern

December 27, 2025 7:01 am

Emerging research shows that inadequate sleep interferes with micronutrient absorption, weakening immunity, brain function and metabolism.

Soha Ali Khan talks about perimenopause and why she relies on supplements more than food and fitness: ‘My body is changing in 40s’

December 25, 2025 5:15 pm

She also explained that not every supplement is meant to correct a deficiency

‘He couldn’t walk or remember things’: 25-year-old suffers brain damage after bariatric surgery; how thiamine deficiency can strike within days

November 26, 2025 2:42 pm

When questioned about his recent medical history, the patient revealed that he had undergone bariatric (weight loss) surgery just three weeks earlier.

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Vitamin deficiencies often ignored in women

January 09, 2026 9:39 am

It is important for women not to ignore symptoms, get timely tests done, and start supplements after consulting with a health expert.

Vitamins that can help you age better and healthier

December 23, 2025 2:48 pm

These are some of the vitamins that could help in reversing the process of aging.

All about B-complex vitamins, beyond B6 and B12

September 05, 2025 10:09 am

While vitamins B6 and B12 are well-known champions of brain health, the rest of the B-complex family also play crucial roles. From energy production to neurotransmitter balance, each member supports focus, memory, mood, and cognition in unique ways. Let's look at them one by one.

Boosting immunity: Here's a guide to healthy living and eating

June 28, 2021 7:02 pm

Count on these expert-approved foods to up your immunity and stay in shape

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