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Low Potassium Levels Linked With High Blood Pressure; Blacks Have Stronger Association, Study Finds
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Researchers have found that low potassium levels correlate with high blood pressure, regardless of salt intake or cardiovascular risk factors, and the association is stronger among blacks, according to a study presented this week at the American Society of Nephrology's annual meeting in Philadelphia... (original story)
No Association Between Calcium Plus Vitamin D Supplementation And Reduced Breast Cancer Risk
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Taking calcium and vitamin D supplements does not reduce breast cancer incidence in postmenopausal women, according to data from a randomized, doubled-blind, placebo-controlled trial published online November 11 in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute. Several observational and preclinica... (original story)
Onions and cucumbers have surprising health benefits
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Here are a couple more veggies with health benefits: onions and cucumbers -- who knew! Onions Value: In addition to their health benefits, they add amazing flavor to almost all foods. (original story)
California Cracking Down On Bake Sales
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Nov 11, 2008 5:30 pm US/Eastern PIEDMONT, Calif. In California it's still legal to sell cupcakes, cookies and brownies in a bakery ... but not at a school bake sale. (original story)
Can Text Messaging Help In The Childhood Obesity Battle?
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Many children love sending and receiving text messages through their cell phones sometimes to the great annoyance of their parents. (original story)
Two Antioxidant Vitamins Don't Protect Against Heart Disease
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Vitamins E and C -- antioxidant supplements taken by many American adults -- don't protect against cardiovascular disease when taken individually, according to a long-term study of more than 14,000 male physicians presented at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2008. Resu... (original story)
Study Finds Folic Acid Not Cardioprotective, Though Safe
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Folic acid is safe -- but it lacks any cardiovascular benefits -- according to researchers presenting at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2008. The results from the Study of the Effectiveness of Additional Reductions in Cholesterol and Homocysteine... (original story)
Canada Continues Pressing To Re-open Korean Market To Canadian Beef Exporters
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The Government of Canada is continuing to work hard to re-open the Korean market to our world-class Canadian beef. Based on science and international standards, the Canadian beef industry has a strong case and we are committed to regaining market access for Canadian exporters. "The quality and saf... (original story)
New Evidence Challenges Old Notions About Diet And Survivorship
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Main Category: Nutrition / Diet Also Included In: Cancer / Oncology Article Date: 09 Nov 2008 New evidence is shifting traditional approaches to treating and caring for cancer survivors, according to experts at ... (original story)
Most people's Vitamin D intake decreases in winter months
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Soon, the sun will be merely a rumor for long stretches during waking hours, and darkness will dominate senses and moods. (original story)
American Medical Association Supports Ban Of Artificial Trans Fats In Restaurants And Bakeries Nationwide
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In an effort to help Americans maintain good health and lower the risk of the nation's number one killer, heart disease, the American Medical Association (AMA) today adopted policy that supports legislation to ban the use of artificial trans fats in restaurants and bakeries nationwide. "Trans fa... (original story)
Ask Dr. Weil: Online courses available for nutrition education
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Q I am a massage therapist and nutritional educator, age 30. I am interested in formal study to earn the credentials of a nutritionist, dietitian or nutrition counselor. (original story)
Change4Life: The Healthy Living Revolution Starts Here, Dept Of Health, UK
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We all need to be more active and eat more healthily to halt the rising tide of obesity. If we do nothing, by 2050 90 per cent of today's children will be overweight and at risk from serious diseases - that's the message issued today by Health Secretary Alan Johnson as he launched th... (original story)
Live Web Chat Examines Healthy Eating And Weight Management In Lupus
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An estimated 1.5 million Americans and at least five million people worldwide are living with some form of lupus, an unpredictable and potentially fatal autoimmune disease. While medications are important to managing lupus, there also are a number of lifestyle adjustments people with lupus can make ... (original story)
Diet Quick Tip: Small Changes DO Lead to Amazing Results
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True story... I had just finished a phone interview with Health magazine yesterday when it dawned on me that great changes really can come from small tweaks in your diet and exercise programs. (original story)
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