Sunday, July 6, 2008

vitamins

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Mom's Vitamin D Levels Affect Baby's Dental Health

Low concentrations may lead to enamel defects, early tooth decay, study finds more >>

Unhealthy Meals Dull Older Diabetics' Memory

Antioxidant vitamins counter cognitive decline, but experts say eating healthy is better more >>

Health Buzz: Radio-Wave Devices and Other Health News

The sunny side of sun exposure, how hospitals treat women, and a dubious pregnancy pact. more >>

Host of Health Benefits Attributed to Sunlight

But to avoid skin cancer, you have to be careful not to get too much. more >>

Health Tip: Get Needed Vitamins and Minerals

Here's where to find them more >>

Time in the Sun: How Much Is Needed for Vitamin D?

With heart deaths linked to low vitamin D levels, an expert offers advice on getting just enough sun. more >>

Low Vitamin D Could Raise Death Risk

Study is among the first to show such an effect from a nutrient, experts say more >>

Vitamin D May Promote Colon Cancer Survival

But debate continues on whether the nutrient should be recommended for patients more >>

Sleep Apnea Linked to Memory Loss

Study finds disorder shrinks brain cells much the way alcohol, Alzheimer's do more >>

Low Vitamin D Levels May Boost Men's Heart Attack Risk

Findings suggest current dietary requirements need to be increased more >>

Sunlight, Vitamin D May Cut Kids' Diabetes Risk

Type 1 disease less prevalent in populations living nearer equator, study finds more >>

Vitamin D Deficiency Common in Babies

Why breast-feeding and sunscreen may be to blame. more >>

Vitamin D Deficiency Puts 40% of U.S. Infants and Toddlers At Risk

About 12 percent already are deficient, study finds more >>

Vitamin D Status Not Associated With Lower Prostate Risk

But study finds evidence of slight link between higher concentrations, aggressive disease more >>

Cancer Patients Should Steer Clear of Antioxidants

Research review suggests they may help cancer cells resist chemo, radiation more >>

Low Vitamin D Tied to Depression in Older Adults

Poor levels also cause increase in serum parathyroid hormone readings, study says more >>

Vitamin D Use Linked to Lower Mortality in Kidney Patients

Study finds chronic disease sufferers gain benefit from calcitriol, an oral form more >>

Low Levels of Vitamin D Spell Trouble for Breast Cancer Patients

Study found women with deficiency were more likely to suffer recurrence, die from disease more >>

Genes Play Part in Prostate Cancer Among Races

Whites at higher risk than Hispanics, but genetics determines who gets it more >>

How to Get Your Vitamin A

Eat organs, not pills more >>

Multivitamins—a Health Hazard?

A respected men's health newsletter takes on supplements. more >>

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