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Most ancient case of tuberculosis found in 500,000-year-old human; points to modern health issues

Tuesday, December 11, 2007
AUSTIN, Texas—Although most scientists believe tuberculosis emerged only several thousand years ago, new research from The University of Texas at Austin reveals the most ancient evidence of the disease has been found in a 500,000-year-old human fossil from Turkey. The discovery of the new specimen of the human species, Homo erectus, suggests support for the theory that dark-skinned people who migrate northward from low, tropical latitudes produce less vitamin D, which can adversely affect the immune system as well as the skeleton.… continue reading

Vitamin D and endometrial cancer

Tuesday, December 11, 2007
GBG Health and Wellness, GBG liquid vitamins, Vitamin D, cancer, liquid vitamins, nutritional supplements, vitamins The first study linking low serum vitamin D levels to an increased risk of endometrial cancer was recently reported in the journal Preventive Medicine [2007 Nov; 45(5):323-4].Previous… continue reading

Gene-Based Sunscreen Might Someday Prevent Skin Cancer

Tuesday, December 11, 2007
Gene-Based Sunscreen Might Someday Prevent Skin Cancer A topical drug could strengthen cells’ DNA, animal studies suggest By Alan Mozes Posted 12/7/07 FRIDAY, Dec. 7 (HealthDay News) — Research is shedding new light on sunscreens that might someday prevent or treat skin cancer by reversing dangerous gene mutations caused by overexposure to the sun.… continue reading

The right diet can help to protect us from colds and bugs

Tuesday, December 11, 2007
From The TimesDecember 8, 2007 Eat yourself healthy The right diet can help to protect us from colds and bugs. Find out how to eat to boost your immunity Nigel Hawkes Midwinter is traditionally the time for feasting; enjoyed, all too often, to a counterpoint of coughs and sneezes.… continue reading

Sunshine deficiency leads to vitamin D crisis

Tuesday, December 11, 2007
Reid Sexton and Louise Hall MILLIONS of Australians are exposing themselves to bone disease, fractures, diabetes and cancers by failing to get enough vitamin D, a crucial nutrient produced when skin is exposed to sunlight. Experts have warned the highly acclaimed “Slip Slop Slap” campaign may have been taken too far by a nation terrified of skin cancer.… continue reading

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