Washington, June 13 (ANI): Taking Vitamin C may substantially reduce bronchoconstriction caused by exercise, suggested a researcher from the University of Helsinki, Finland.

Sydney, June 11 (ANI): Men do not exaggerate cold and flu symptoms as much as thought by some, a new research has revealed.

Washington, May 22 (ANI): In a surprising discovery, researchers at Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University have determined that vitamin C kills drug-resistant tuberculosis (TB) bacteria in laboratory culture.

Washington, February 21 (ANI): Tomatoes grown organically accumulate higher concentrations of vitamin C, lycopene and sugars, compared to those grown with traditional farming and researchers have put it all down to stressful growth conditions.

Washington, February 14 (ANI): Vitamin C is beneficial against common cold particularly for people under heavy physical stress.

Washington, February 5 (ANI): Men who take vitamin C supplements regularly run a higher risk of developing kidney stones, Swedish researchers have warned.

Washington, November 27 (ANI): While eating a grapefruit or drinking its juice may be an excellent way to get a delicious, tangy dose of vitamin C, doctors now warn that the citrus fruit may prove hazardous when combined with certain prescription drugs.

Washington, November 17 (ANI): Lack of vitamin C in pregnant mothers can have serious consequences for the foetal brain, according to a new research at the University of Copenhagen.

Washington, October 10 (ANI): In a study conducted on mice, researchers at Mount Sinai School of Medicine have for the first time found that vitamin C actively protects against osteoporosis, a disease affecting large numbers of elderly women and men in which bones become brittle and can fracture.

Washington, September 12 (ANI): In a new study, researchers have discovered that the serum-concentration of the antioxidants vitamin C and beta-carotene are significantly lower in patients with mild dementia than in control persons.

Washington, September 12 (ANI): In a new study, researchers have discovered that the serum-concentration of the antioxidants vitamin C and beta-carotene are significantly lower in patients with mild dementia than in control persons.

London, September 10 (ANI): An Indian chef has created an immune-boosting curry that she claims can ward off illness.

Melbourne, September 8 (ANI): A diet full of "roughage" - fibrous fruit and vegetables bursting with vitamin C and folic acid - can ease symptoms and reduce inflammation associated with seasonal allergies, researchers have suggested.

London, August 27 (ANI): A healthy intake of micronutrients such as vitamin C, E, folate and zinc was found to be strongly associated with improved sperm DNA quality in older men, according to a study led by scientists from the U.S. Department of Energy's Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab).

Washington, August 19 (ANI): A diet rich in fruits and veggies may lessen the harmful effects of air pollution for people suffering from chronic lung diseases, researchers suggest.

London, July 23 (ANI): A daily glass of orange juice can help improve your skin, hair and nails, say a panel of health and beauty experts.

Washington, July 17 (ANI): The recommended dietary allowance, or RDA, of vitamin C is less than half what it should be, scientists have argued in a recent report.

Washington, May 23 (ANI): Pregnant women who are unable to quit smoking can significantly improve the lung function of their newborns by taking Vitamin C daily.

Washington, Apr 21 (ANI): Taking large doses of vitamin C may moderately reduce blood pressure, a new study has revealed.

Washington, Feb 24 (ANI): A compound found in citrus fruits may reduce stroke risk in women, a study has claimed.

Washington, Dec 7 (ANI): Up to three quarters of older people in India have vitamin C deficiency due to poor dietary habits, smoking and consumption of tobacco, a new study has suggested.

Washington, Sept 29 (ANI): Anti-caking agents meant to protect vitamin C from moisture in powdered products may instead hasten degradation of the nutrient, according to a new study.

Washington, August 31 (ANI): Depending on the age of asthmatic children, their exposure to molds or dampness in their bedroom, and the severity of their asthma, vitamin C has greater or smaller beneficial effects, according to a new study.

Washington, August 19 (ANI): Taking vitamin C might help patients with Alzheimer's disease, a study has suggested.