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Grant for Vitamin D Study
Monday, January 21, 2008
Studying the relationship between vitamin D deficiency and disease in vulnerable populations is the aim of a new $600,000 grant from the National Institutes of Health to the Center of Excellence for Nutritional Genomics. “Vitamin D deficiency is one of the most serious public health issues facing the U.S.… continue reading
Targeting Stem Cells Can Block Growth of Deadliest Skin Cancer
Monday, January 21, 2008
By Rob Waters
(Bloomberg) — Scientists halted the growth of deadly skin cancer by blocking the action of virulent stem cells in a study of mice. The findings, reported today in the journal Nature, lend support to an idea that is gaining increasing acceptance among researchers that stem cells drive the progression of many or all forms of cancer.… continue reading
Vitamin D as cancer fighter?
Monday, January 21, 2008
EVRA TAYLOR LEVY & EDDY LANG
Most vitamins have proven disappointing in the area of cancer prevention when subjected to rigorous scientific evaluation. There appears to be one important exception, however, and this edition of HealthWatch takes a look at one of last year’s hottest health topics.… continue reading
Natural Medicine: Natural Treatments for SAD
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD), or winter depression, is very common in the Pacific Northwest. The lack of sunlight in winter is thought to contribute to symptoms of SAD, including loss of energy, mild depression, oversleeping, overeating and carbohydrate cravings. Fortunately, there are several natural ways to combat these symptoms.… continue reading
Low vitamin D levels raise cardiovascular risk
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
Many recent studies have made connections between a lack of Vitamin D and increased risk of cancer. Now a new study finds that a vitamin D deficiency can increase one’s risk of cardiovascular problems, particularly if a person has high blood pressure.… continue reading
