
Ballerinas And Female Athletes Share Quadruple Health Threats
Sports medicine researchers
have found that young female
professional dancers face
the same health risks as
young female athletes when
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Ultraviolet LEDs Create Darker, Redder Lettuce Richer In Antioxidants
Salad dressing aside, a pile
of spinach has more
nutritional value than a
wedge of iceberg lettuce.
That's because darker colors
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Fish Really Is 'Brain Food': Vitamin D May Lessen Age-related Cognitive Decline
Eating fish -- long
considered 'brain food' --
may really be good for the
old grey matter, as is a
healthy dose of sunshine,
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Red Fungus Turned Orange May Help Tackle Vitamin Deficiency
The edible fungus Monascus
purpureus imparts a distinct
flavor and red color when
added to fermented rice
dishes such as those served
in Asia. Now, with "a
... > full story
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Doctor's Compassion May Help Cure Colds Faster
July 10, 2009 Some cold medicines will shave a day off your suffering from the common cold, but they often produce unpleasant side effects. A new study shows, for the first time, that the doctor's empathy may be ... > full story -
Understanding The Anticancer Effects Of Vitamin D3
July 7, 2009 The active form of vitamin D3 seems to have anticancer effects. New research has identified a major mechanism underlying these effects. Specifically, the protein cystatin D, which is induced by the ... > full story -
Vitamin A Derivative Provides Clues To Better Breast Cancer Drugs
July 6, 2009 A comparison of the effects of estrogen and retinoic acid, a derivative of vitamin A, on the genome of breast cancer cells showed that they have a "yin-yang" effect, with estrogen tipping the scales ... > full story -
Vitamin D Deficiency Is Widespread And On The Increase
July 6, 2009 A new report shows that populations across the globe are suffering from the impact of low levels of vitamin D. The problem is widespread and on the increase, with potentially severe repercussions for ... > full story -
New Supplement May Help Slow Sight Loss In Elderly
June 21, 2009 Academics have helped develop an antioxidant supplement which may slow down sight loss in elderly people. The supplement may help those affected by the leading cause of blindness in the Western ... > full story -
Depression May Increase Alzheimer's Risk In People With Memory Problems
June 17, 2009 People with memory problems who are depressed are more likely to develop Alzheimer's disease compared to people who are not depressed, reports a new study. However, the research also shows that the ... > full story -
Single Gene Found To Control Growth Of Some Cancers
June 17, 2009 A single gene can control growth in cancers related to the Epstein-Barr virus and that existing therapeutics can inactivate it, according to new ... > full story -
Young Adults Not Drinking Enough Milk, Study Finds
June 16, 2009 Because peak bone mass is not achieved until the third decade of life, it is particularly important for young adults to consume adequate amounts of calcium, protein and vitamin D found in dairy ... > full story -
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Two Gene Locations Linked To Multiple Sclerosis Discovered
June 16, 2009 Australian and New Zealand researchers have accelerated research into multiple sclerosis by discovering two new locations of genes which will help to unravel the causes of MS and other autoimmune ... > full story -
Relationship Between Bone Density And Erosion In Arthritis
June 16, 2009 Rheumatoid arthritis, the most common form of inflammatory arthritis, affects almost three percent of people over age 65. RA patients experience pain, functional limitations and two forms of ... > full story
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