Archive for the ‘Diets’ Category
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B vitamins fail to curb risks in heart patients
Tuesday, August 19th, 2008
Reducing levels of the amino acid homocysteine with folic acid and
B vitamins failed to prevent serious complications in patients with
heart disease, Norwegian researchers said on Tuesday. -
Obesity Rates Up in 37 States: Report
Tuesday, August 19th, 2008
At least 20% of adults are obese in every state except Colorado
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Vitamin B, Folate Supplements Won’t Help Heart
Tuesday, August 19th, 2008
In fact, new study hints they might be hazardous
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Arsenic exposure linked to type 2 diabetes
Tuesday, August 19th, 2008
Exposure to low-to-moderate levels of inorganic arsenic in drinking
water and food may increase the risk of type 2 diabetes, according
to a study released Tuesday, which found that individuals with
diabetes had higher levels of arsenic in their urine compared to
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Cheerleading a prime cause of serious injuries
Tuesday, August 19th, 2008
Cheerleading is behind a greater share of severe injuries in
student-athletes than previously thought, according to a new
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Study confirms berberine benefits for diabetics
Tuesday, August 19th, 2008
Berberine, an herbal medicine commonly used to treat diarrhea, can
also significantly reduce blood sugar and cholesterol levels in
people with type 2 diabetes, Chinese researchers report based on a
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Bigger belly may up smokers’ lung cancer risk
Tuesday, August 19th, 2008
Smokers who carry more weight around their waistlines may be at
greater risk of lung cancer, according to a new study. -
More Juices Found to Affect Drugs’ Effectiveness: Study
Tuesday, August 19th, 2008
Orange and apple join grapefruit on list of drinks that may pose
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Health Tip: Take a Healthy Hike
Tuesday, August 19th, 2008
Make sure you’re prepared
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Health Tip: Who’s Prone to Iron Deficiency?
Tuesday, August 19th, 2008
Menstruating women to blood donors, among others