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Seven ways to cut calories in beverages
(HealthDay)—When counting calories, don't forget those in beverages. You might not realize how many you're drinking.
Jan 28, 2019
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How the 'English disease' turned out to be not so very English after all
A vitamin D deficiency is often associated with smoggy English industrial cities during the Industrial Revolution, but research carried out on skeletons now suggests that the 'English disease' was also prevalent in rural ...
Jan 23, 2019
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Study shows vitamin D supplements are of no benefit to the over 70s
There is little benefit for those over 70 taking higher dose vitamin D supplements to improve their bone strength and reduce the risk of falls, new research has revealed.
Jan 14, 2019
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Treat vitamin D deficiency to prevent deadly lung attacks
Vitamin D supplements have been found to reduce the risk of potentially fatal lung attacks in some chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients, according to a study led by Queen Mary University of London.
Jan 10, 2019
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Low vitamin D tied to risk for renal hyperfiltration in healthy adults
(HealthDay)—Severe vitamin D deficiency is associated with an increased risk for renal hyperfiltration (RHF) in relatively healthy adults, according to a study published in the December issue of The American Journal of ...
Dec 27, 2018
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Is juice on school menus a problem?
(HealthDay)—When given the option, students in school meal programs are more likely to choose fruit juice over more nutritious whole fruit or milk, a new study finds.
Dec 27, 2018
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Study shows magnesium optimizes vitamin D status
A randomized trial by Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center researchers indicates that magnesium optimizes vitamin D status, raising it in people with deficient levels and lowering it in people with high levels.
Dec 14, 2018
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Vegan diets are adding to malnutrition in wealthy countries
Hidden hunger affects over two billion people, globally. The cause is a chronic lack of essential micronutrients in the diet, such as vitamins and minerals. The effects of these nutritional deficiencies may not be seen immediately, ...
Dec 13, 2018
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Effect of oral alfacalcidol on clinical outcomes in patients without secondary hyperparathyroidism
Treatment with active vitamin D did not decrease cardiovascular events in kidney patients undergoing hemodialysis, according to a research group in Japan. They have reported their research results in the December 11 issue ...
Dec 11, 2018
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Could you be short on vitamin D?
(HealthDay)—You'd think vitamin deficiencies would be rare in the United States, but many people are running low on vitamin D, and it's a serious health threat.
Dec 11, 2018
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