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Researchers Pinpoint Upper Safe Limit of Vitamin D Blood Levels, Study Suggests
April 30, 2013 Researchers claim to have calculated, for the first time, the upper safe limit of vitamin D levels, above which the associated risk for cardiovascular events or death raises significantly, according ... > full story -
Possible Alternative to Bariatric Weight Loss Surgery
April 30, 2013 An experimental procedure successfully tested in obese laboratory rats may provide a less-invasive alternative to bariatric weight-loss surgery. Scientists used a catheter to redirect the flow of ... > full story -
Zebrafish Study Suggests That Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) Is an Antidote to Cyanide Poisoning
April 30, 2013 With the remains of a recent lottery winner having been exhumed for foul play related to cyanide poisoning, future winners might wonder how they can avoid the same fate. A new report involving ... > full story -
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Mild Iodine Deficiency in Womb Associated With Lower Scores on Children's Literacy Tests
April 30, 2013 Children who did not receive enough iodine in the womb performed worse on literacy tests as 9-year-olds than their peers, according to a recent ... > full story -
Secondhand Smoke Presents Greater Threat to Teen Girls Than Boys
April 30, 2013 When teenage girls are exposed to secondhand smoke at home, they tend to have lower levels of the "good" form of cholesterol that reduces heart disease risk, according to a recent ... > full story -
Gastric Bypass Surgery Alters Hormones to Relieve Diabetes Symptoms
April 30, 2013 Gastric bypass surgery alters the hormones and amino acids produced during digestion, hinting at the mechanisms through which the surgery eliminates symptoms of type 2 diabetes, according to a recent ... > full story -
Targeted Screening for C. Difficile Upon Hospital Admission Could Potentially Identify Most Colonized Patients
April 30, 2013 Testing patients with just three risk factors upon hospital admission has potential to identify nearly three out of four asymptomatic carriers of C. difficile, according to a new ... > full story -
Women Who Drink Before Pregnancy Less Likely to Take Multivitamins
April 30, 2013 Researchers have found a link between multivitamin use and alcohol consumption before pregnancy, uncovering a need for education about the importance of vitamin supplementation, particularly among ... > full story -
Bone Marrow Stromal Cell Treatment Improves Functional Outcome, Helps Repair Biostructural Damage from Traumatic Brain Injury
April 30, 2013 Results show positive impact that bone marrow stromal cell therapy can have for those suffering from certain types of traumatic brain ... > full story -
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What Triggers Those Late-Night Snack Cravings?
April 30, 2013 The circadian system increases hunger and cravings for sweet, starchy and salty foods in the evenings, according to new research. Eating higher-calorie foods in the evening can be counterproductive ... > full story
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