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Like running with scissors, skimping on folate -- an important B vitamin found in beans, greens, and fortified breads, breakfast cereal and noodles -- is a health accident waiting to happen. Low levels can literally rewrite your DNA, raising cancer...
Getting a little sunshine could be vital for your heart health. That's because lack of Vitamin D, known as the sun vitamin, has been proven to cause bone and muscle weakness. But new research suggests that low levels can also double the risk of cardiovascular disease, including stroke and heart failure.
As the economic downturn bites and food costs continue to rise, it's reassuring to know that there is no need to compromise the festive spirit on quality, taste, convenience or health.
Dear Dr. Donohue: I have a burning pain in my right foot, and nothing makes it go away. My doctor says it's a nerve thing [...]
LONDON - Oil fell more than USD 2 to below USD 52 a barrel on Monday after OPEC decided to wait until mid-December to make another cut in output to try to defend sagging prices. Oil had settled at USD 54.43 on Friday after a shortened post-Thanksgiving holiday session.
(ARA) - If opening the medicine cabinet can be hazardous to your health, you are not alone. With the many items each family member uses daily, it's hard to keep this area clean and clutter-free. Update your medicine cabinet by opting for all-in-one products that save time and shelf space.
(ARA) - "Sniffle, sniffle, wheeze, wheeze." These are tell-tale sounds of cold and flu season, which is right around the corner. With a little knowledge and a few smart tips, you and your family may make it through the winter without a single "ah-choo!"
In a paper available at the online site of the journal Biology of Reproduction, a team of UCLA researchers reports for the first time that vitamin D induces immune responses in placental tissues by stimulating production of the antimicrobial protein cathelicidin.
( Society for the Study of Reproduction ) In a study posted on Biology of Reproduction, Papers in Press, researchers report for the first time that vitamin D induces immune responses in placental tissues, suggesting that the ability of the placenta to combat bacterial infection may be enhanced if pregnant women supplement their diets with vitamin D.
Mom always said it was important to get plenty of fresh air but she didn't know how important. New research says getting enough vitamin D, which comes from exposure to the sun and other sources, could be vital to keeping your heart healthy.
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