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Vitamin D may fight Crohn’s disease: Study
Saturday, January 30, 2010
By Aaron Derfel, The GazetteJanuary 28, 2010
MONTREAL — Vitamin D, touted as the “sunshine cure,” might also prevent and fight Crohn’s disease, suggests a new study by Montreal researchers.
Vitamin D May Ease Asthma
Saturday, January 30, 2010
Low Vitamin D Levels Associated With Worse Asthma and Lung Function, Study Finds
… continue readingNot getting enough vitamin D may make asthma worse, according to a new study.
Researchers found that low vitamin D levels were associated with worse lung function compared to higher vitamin D levels in people with asthma.
Doctors Advised to Take Vitamin D During Flu Epidemic
Saturday, January 30, 2010
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says that vaccination is the best measure against the swine flu; but researchers acknowledged that some other measures may also be taken to reduce risk of the viral infection.
… continue readingSmart Tan Slams ‘Tan Act’ Author
Friday, January 29, 2010
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“I will tell you something, Representative Maloney: CIGARETTES are the cigarettes of our time. That is the third-rail of public health and don’t mess with that. Do not attempt to compare something natural and intended to cigarettes.”
Smart Tan Vice President Joseph Levy on the syndicated radio program ‘Health Talk” with Dr.
American Academy of Dermatology Lauds U.S. Federal Trade Commission for Protecting the Public from False Health and Safety Claims about Indoor Tanning
Thursday, January 28, 2010
