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Statins cut symptoms of polycystic ovary sydrome - Times Online
Early results from a trial of statins in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) have shown that they can control its symptoms at least as well as the standard treatment, and that they perform better by some measures. A separate study has also

Vitamin holds promise for Alzheimer's disease - AZCentral.com
Researchers report that huge doses of an ordinary vitamin appeared to eliminate memory problems in mice with the rodent equivalent of Alzheimer's disease. At the moment, there's no way to know if the treatment will have the same effect in humans

Vitamin B supplements no help against cancer - MSNBC
WASHINGTON - Vitamin B supplements do not appear to protect against cancer as some previous research had suggested, according to a U.S. study published on Tuesday. Women who took a daily supplement that included vitamins B6 and B12 and folic acid

Calcium plus vitamin D supplementation is not associated with a - PhysOrg
Taking calcium and vitamin D supplements does not reduce breast cancer incidence in postmenopausal women, according to data from a randomized, doubled-blind, placebo-controlled trial published online November 11 in the Journal of the National Cancer

Studies say vitamins don't reduce some health risks - Los Angeles Times
Vitamin supplements — taken by millions of Americans to boost or maintain their health — don't reduce the risk of heart attacks, strokes or breast cancer, according to two large studies published today. In one of the trials, 14,641 middle-aged male

5 Ways to Reduce the Risk of Prostate Cancer - FOX News
Prostate cancer is one of the leading killers of men. The National Cancer Institute estimates that 186,320 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer this year, and 28,660 will die from it. Although it s one of the most common cancers suffered by

Vitamin B Supplements Do Not Prevent Cancer: Study - ABC News
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Vitamin B supplements do not appear to protect against cancer as some previous research had suggested, according to a U.S. study published on Tuesday. Vitamin B supplements appear not to be the anti-cancer elixirs that many had

Calcium, Vitamin D Won't Prevent Breast Cancer - Forbes
TUESDAY, Nov. 11 (HealthDay News) — Although calcium and vitamin D may keep your bones strong, these vital nutrients don't appear to help postmenopausal women lower their risk of breast cancer. "The message is that there's benefit from calcium and

A Child's Vision, a Vitamin Vision, a World Vision Discovered at - Market Wire
SANTA BARBARA, CA–(Marketwire - November 11, 2008) - With a live rock band and standing room only, this year's "Celebration of Angels" event was not only a celebration, but a testament to Vitamin Angels' passion and focus. Vitamin Angels hosted

VITAMIN FAILS CANCER TEST - New York Post
WASHINGTON - Vitamin B supplements do not appear to protect against cancer, as some previous research has suggested, a new study says. "Supplementation with the combined B vitamins provided no beneficial effect and no harmful effect. So, in terms of

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Internet Site Launches New Trimfizz Effervescent Weight Loss Product - Businesswire.com
ALEXANDRIA, Va.–( BUSINESS WIRE )–Power-Trition LLC, one of America s leading nutritional supplement companies, has launched its latest product, Trimfizz , with its own web site, www.trimfizz.com . The site includes a toll-free number (1-866

CB Richards, Caterpillar, FCStone, Perot: U.S. Equity Movers - Bloomberg
Nov. 4 (Bloomberg) — The following companies are having unusual price changes in U.S. trading today. Stock symbols are in parentheses, and share prices are as of 4 p.m. in New York. Amylin Pharmaceuticals Inc. (AMLN US) retreated 26 percent to $7.94

The red wine weight loss wonder drug that lets you eat junk food - Daily Mail
A drug inspired by red wine could allow people to eat as much junk food as they like without putting on a pound. The couch potato's dream, it could also provide the benefits of exercise without moving a muscle. If that were not enough, the pill

Weight Loss Surgery Without Incisions? - WCPO
A nine pound weight loss in two weeks amazes Carrie Williamson. The 30-year old has been overweight since she was a child and says she's tried every diet she could find. That's why she volunteered to be the first American patient to undergo a new

Internet Site Launches New Trimfizz Effervescent Weight Loss Product - PR Inside
www.trimfizz.com - Power-Trition LLC, one of America's leading nutritional supplement companies, has launched its latest product, Trimfizz(R), with its own web site, www.trimfizz.com. The site includes a toll-free number (1-866- 860-9808) for factory

Amylin, Orient-Express, PFG, Sun Hydraulics: U.S. Equity Movers - Bloomberg
Nov. 4 (Bloomberg) — The following companies are having unusual price changes in U.S. trading today. Stock symbols are in parentheses, and share prices are as of 12:15 p.m. in New York. Amylin Pharmaceuticals Inc. (AMLN US) retreated 21 percent to

Gok Wan to give men the make over - MSN UK News
Gok Wan will work his magic on men in the new series of How To Look Good Naked. The bespectacled stylist originally turned down the chance to makeover men but had a change of heart. "I used to be a male stylist and I used to do lot of work with guys

Arena Prefers Partner For Obesity Drug, But Can Go It Alone - CNN Money
NEW YORK -(Dow Jones)- Arena Pharmaceuticals Inc. (ARNA) prefers to find a partner for its lead drug candidate, obesity treatment lorcaserin, but remains confident of its ability to sell the drug itself. The San Diego biopharmaceutical company holds

SIZE MATTERS - New York Post
A Mexican woman with a hunger for overweight guys has married the world's fattest man in a ceremony where the groom was rolled to a Monterrey wedding hall in a custom-made flatbed truck because he was too large to get out of bed. Despite shedding 570

SurgiCare hails the gastric balloon as the golden hope for weight loss - WebWire
SurgiCare, leading UK cosmetic and weight loss surgery provider, has announced that the gastric balloon is the latest procedure to be added to its weight loss treatment portfolio. SurgiCare has reported that the introduction of the air filled gastric

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EUFIC: Are Parents over-Feeding Their Children? - Businesswire.com
BRUSSELS, Belgium–( BUSINESS WIRE )–As Britain celebrates Parents Week a study from the European Food Information Council (EUFIC) suggest that many parents are confused as to how much they should feed their children. For example, 35% of

DuPont's Stormy Quarter - Forbes
Chemical manufacturers were already expecting a difficult third quarter thanks to crude prices trading at record highs, but E.I. du Pont de Nemours had an even tougher time, no thanks to Hurricane Ike. Shares of E.I. du Pont de Nemours (nyse: DD

NUTRITION NEWS: It's OK to be nuts about nuts - just remember - Shelby Star
The popular southern nuts are plummeting to the ground from the heavily weighted branches of the pecan trees. Pecans are just one of the many nuts that provide a powerhouse of nutrients. While you've heard a lot of news about the health benefits of

Senior nutrition program to observe anniversary - Albert Lea Tribune
Across Minnesota, senior nutrition programs often referred to as Senior Dining and Meals on Wheels" are celebrating their 35th year of service in the state. In July of 1973, the Governor s Citizen s Action Council on Aging

Valensa and Parry Nutraceuticals Introduce Organic SpiruZan(TM - Yahoo Finance
Synergistic formulation of SuperFood with Super Antioxidant provides 'brain+body' protection from dietary and environmental stress ORLANDO, Fla., Oct. 21 /PRNewswire/ — Valensa International (Orlando, USA) and Parry Nutraceuticals (Chennai, India

A Kernel of Truth: New Study Reveals Health Benefits of Corn Products - PR Newswire
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind., Oct. 21 /PRNewswire/ — New research just published in the October issue of the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry reveals significant health benefits in milled yellow corn products. The study, authored by Purdue

DuPont 3Q profit falls on charges, cuts 2008 view - MSN MoneyCentral
DOVER, Del. (AP) - Chemical manufacturer DuPont Co. said Tuesday said that it is still recuperating from a violent hurricane season, which helped drive third-quarter earnings down 30 percent and trimmed the company's 2008 earnings forecast. In

More young people choosing vegetarian and fish diet - Dallas Morning News
Sarah Cagle, 12, wanted to be a vegetarian, yet she couldn't bear giving up fish her favorite food is sushi. So she announced to her mother that she would be a vegetarian who eats fish. "You mean a pescetarian," she recalls her mother responding

OCEANSIDE: Nutrition director once served presidents - North County Times
OCEANSIDE —- When students in Oceanside are eating pizza or enchiladas for lunch, most have no idea their meals were planned by a man who once served presidents and movie stars. Vino Mitra, Oceanside Unified School District's nutrition director

Natural Products Expo East Posts Healthy Attendance in Boston Show - CNBC
BOULDER, Colo., Oct 21, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) — This year's Natural Products Expo East (www.expoeast.com), held October 15-18 at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, drew more than 26,000 industry attendees and featured more than 2,100 exhibits

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After breast cancer, weight stakes are higher - MSNBC
It s common knowledge that keeping fit and maintaining an optimal weight are great ways to achieve overall health. But for breast-cancer survivors, the stakes are much higher. Research indicates that excess weight can lead to increased levels of

Reaching the Finish Line - New York Daily News
As if being in a combat zone wasn t hard enough. Sgt. First Class Victor Lopez, who was born and raised in Puerto Rico and now lives in Jamaica, Queens, has been serving with the New York National Guard in Afghanistan since January. In between his

Selecting appropriate massive weight loss patients for body contouring - EurekAlert
CHICAGO The importance of pre-operative screening for patients seeking body contouring after massive weight loss will be assessed in three studies presented at the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) Plastic Surgery 2008 conference, Oct

Imran helped me in losing weight: Minissha Lamba - Hindustan Times
"Imran helped me in my weight loss regime," Minissha told IANS. "During the shootings, I was on a high-protein diet. While I was surviving mostly on protein bars, Imran used to get his dabba (lunch box) from home with delicious keema (minced meat

Inmate executed after Supreme Court rejects obese argument - CNN
WASHINGTON (CNN) — An Ohio death row inmate was executed Tuesday after the Supreme Court rejected his last-minute plea that he was too overweight to be put to death. Richard Cooey, 41, and an accomplice were convicted of the 1986 murders of two

Lose Weight Fast Reviews - WebWire
How to lose weight fast before Christmas? A new website launch called the Dieting Scoop at http://www.DietingScoop.com has recently been launched and provides thorough reviews of top dieting programs that promise to help you lose weight fast. In an

Writers on Desire, Self-Denial, and Overcoming Anorexia - San Francisco Gate
In "Going Hungry: Writers on Desire, Self-Denial, and Overcoming Anorexia," culture reporter Kate Taylor has gathered 18 writers' narratives about their personal experiences with anorexia, spanning from the 1950s through the present. Taylor writes in

Feds bust alleged spam network behind billions of Viagra e-mails - Chicago Tribune
The Federal Trade Commission said Tuesday that it has busted a global spam network responsible for sending billions of illegal messages encouraging consumers to buy unsafe male-enhancement and weight loss pills. The FTC, which handles the civil

PracticeOne and the e-Medsys Solutions Suite Selected by Weight Loss - Market Wire
SOMERSET, NJ–(Marketwire - October 7, 2008) - PracticeOne is pleased to announce that Weight Loss for Life has selected the e-Medsys Solutions Suite to automate their busy weight loss clinic. Regarding their search process, Anthony Lessa, MD of WLFL

Kimberly Garrison: Want to lose weight? Change your habits - Philadelphia Daily News
LATELY, I'VE been receiving tons of e-mail regarding quick ways to lose weight. You name it, I've been asked about it. The grapefruit diet. Cabbage soup. The master cleanse diet. Atkins. South Beach. The Zone. Well, all of these diets do have one

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PRINCE GEORGE'S HEALTH: Challenging Obesity in Black Community - Washington Post
The goal is to shed 50 million pounds. The target is the black community, which suffers disproportionately from obesity and its unhealthy side effects. The 50 Million Pound Challenge, a national campaign aimed at encouraging weight loss and healthy

Taxpayers 'should pay for obese Australians to lose weight' - News.com.au
MEDICARE should help pay for obese Australians to attend weight-loss classes, a leading Queensland Health bureaucrat has recommended. Dr Linda Selvey, who heads the population health branch, said the national health system should recognise obesity as

Bones may weaken after weight loss surgery - Reuters
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Patients lose bone density after weight loss surgery, and the more weight they lose, the greater the drop, new research shows. While the effect of bone density loss on future fracture risk is not yet clear, "for the

Is Flexitarianism the Weight-Loss Tool for You? - US News and World Report
I've read all about the bonuses of being a vegetarian . In addition to the obvious benefits for the animals involved, eating less meat is associated with lower rates of cancer , heart disease , obesity , and other diseases and conditions. But not

Kings' Jason LaBarbera finds gain in weight loss - Los Angeles Times
Jason LaBarbera, shown in January, says he now feels better than he has in his whole life. The Kings goaltender looks to regain his consistency after suffering through ups and downs while he carried too much weight. The numbers that relegated Kings

Medicare should pay for obese people to lose weight: doctor - News.com.au
MEDICARE should help pay for obese Australians to attend weight-loss classes, a leading Queensland Health bureaucrat has recommended. Dr Linda Selvey, who heads the population health branch, said the national health system should recognise obesity as

Read this book to help shed weight - Times of India
WASHINGTON: Reading the right type of novel may be an enjoyable way to reduce weight, according to a recent study. Duke University researchers asked obese female children aged nine to 13, already in a comprehensive weight loss programme to read an

Weight loss group goes Western - Anniston Star
In July the TOPS#AL 502, Lineville weight loss support group celebrated with an open house at Ms. Anita's Restaurant in Lineville. The group used a Western theme with members dressed in cowboy hats and jeans. The tables were decorated with small

Reading the right books can help obese kids lose weight - Thaindian.com
Washington, Oct 4 (ANI): Want to help your obese child shed those extra pounds? Well, making him or her read the right type of novel might make huge a difference, suggests a new study. The study has revealed that a book including specific healthy

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Experts take questions on losing weight - Globe and Mail
For years, diet and exercise were championed as the twin strategies for weight loss. But as the obesity epidemic spreads, a growing body of research has looked to other explanations for why people become obese, Hayley Mick writes in Life on the scale

Stacey and Adam Capers - Washington Post
The Green team on NBC's "The Biggest Loser: Families" was eliminated from the show, but that didn't stop team members Stacey and Adam Capers from continuing to incorporate healthy eating and fitness into their lives. The Capers were online Tuesday

Fat dolphins going on a diet at Japan aquarium - Philadelphia Inquirer
TOKYO - Dolphins at a Japanese marine park are going on a low fat diet after developing pot bellies and failing to look sharp in their aquatic performances. Kinosaki Marine World in western Japan said Tuesday that all its 19 dolphins have been on a

Japanese performing dolphins go on a diet - Guardian Unlimited
Dolphins on a low-fat diet in Kinosaki Marine World, Toyooka, Japan. Photograph: Haruo Imazu/AP Dolphins at a marine park in Japan have been put on a diet after developing pot bellies and failing to hit jumping targets. Staff at Kinosaki Marine World

Mid-Daily Items: Chubby dolphins placed on weight loss program - Daily Item
Dolphins at a Japanese marine park are going on a low fat diet after developing pot bellies and failing to look sharp in their aquatic performances. Kinosaki Marine World in western Japan said Tuesday that all its 19 dolphins have been on a low fat

Hudson makes no secret of her goals - Detroit Free Press
NEW YORK - When Jennifer Hudson was cast in the film version of Dreamgirls, all I wanted to do was get my lines right, she says. I had no idea what I was getting myself into. That s because Hudson didn t know was how many lines

Fat, pot-bellied dolphins forced to go on a diet at Japan aquarium - New York Daily News
In this photo released by Kinosaki Marine World, one of dolphins at the Japanese marine park in Toyooka, western Japan, is fed mackerel. Dolphins at a Japanese marine park are going on a low fat diet after developing pot bellies and failing to look

Lighten Up 4 Life: Program aims to help community lose weight - Asheville Citizen-Times
Diane Crowe was simply tired of being overweight when she signed up to compete in Mission Hospitals Lighten Up 4 Life weight loss challenge in January. Crowe managed to lose 90 pounds, winning her employer s internal weight-loss competition and

Mexico pushes for national weight loss - Detroit Free Press
MEXICO CITY Abraham Leon was getting a checkup when he found out he had high blood pressure and was at risk of developing diabetes. On the spot, the 5-foot-6-inch, 240-pound lab researcher joined Vamos Por Un Million de Kilos, (Let s Lose

Lewisville woman sheds 110 pounds to join U.S. Army - Dallas Morning News
As Ashley Barrett-Carter left Ryan Memolo's Army recruiting station after their first meeting more than a year ago, the staff sergeant thought, "I'll never see her again." Sgt. Memolo had encountered overweight applicants before, including some who

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Crossing to shed pounds - San Diego Union-Tribune
Instead of landing on Avenida Revolucion like most tourists do, they made a bee line for one of the city's weight-loss-surgery clinics. Other obese children from the United States and their parents are taking the same path.

Weight rules now more stringent for Marines - Marine Corp Times
Life just got a bit more miserable for Marines struggling to keep their weight in check. Beginning immediately, the Corps wants all commanders to evaluate those Marines assigned to the service s body composition program, a six-month rehab designed

alli(TM) Partners with Breast Cancer Network of Strength(TM) to - MSN MoneyCentral
PARSIPPANY, N.J. , Sept. 22 /PRNewswire/ — Who knew that simply putting on 21 - 30 pounds between your teens and your 50s could increase your risk of breast cancer after menopause? Now that word is getting out about the link between excess weight

Olympic star launches weight-loss clinic - Bucks Free Press
AN Olympic medal-winner launched a new clinic to help people lose weight in High Wycombe. Matt Wells, a member of the Great Britain team who won a bronze medal in the Beijing Olympic Games, visited the town yesterday to open SureSlim UK. The rowing

Obesity Linked With Headaches In Children - Redorbit.com
A new study found chronic headaches are more common in overweight children and teenagers. However, weight loss, according to researchers, could in turn, cut headache frequency. The study included 913 children and teens with headache complaints. It

U.S. Parents Fighting Obesity In Mexico - Post Chronicle
U.S. parents are taking their children to Mexico for lower cost weight-loss surgery, a U.S. surgeon says. Gastric bypass and stomach banding typically cost half as much in Mexico as they do in the United States, but U.S. health officials are

Calorie restriction diet not linked to bone loss - Reuters
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A calorie restriction diet does not cause bone loss in young, overweight adults, provided adequate amounts of calcium and other nutrients are maintained, according to a report in the Archives of Internal Medicine. The aim

Self discipline is key for weight-loss surgery - Herald Tribune
Sara Sloan could be the star of an advertisement for weight-reduction surgery. This 58-year-old retired teacher from Brooklyn had been "the heaviest kid in kindergarten, heavy my whole life," she said, until she underwent gastric bypass surgery in

More Weight Loss Means More Bone Loss In Study - nbc4.com
People who have surgery to curb obesity may later have trouble getting enough calcium and vitamin D to support their bones, according to a new study. "Our research shows that deficiencies of calcium and vitamin D absorption occur following gastric

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As School Starts Again, Moms Express Nutrition Concerns - Yet Real - Forbes
WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 /PRNewswire/ — A recent national survey revealed that moms are more concerned with individual ingredients rather than their children's overall caloric intake. Since total calories typically determine weight gain and even obesity

NBTY Announces Preliminary Unaudited Net Sales Results for August 2008 - MSN MoneyCentral
RONKONKOMA, N.Y. , Sept. 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — NBTY, Inc. NTY ( www.NBTY.com ), a leading global manufacturer and marketer of nutritional supplements, today announced the following preliminary unaudited net sales results for the month of August

Charles sent 'fan letter' to Oliver - Haringey Independent
The Prince of Wales wrote a "fan letter" to chef Jamie Oliver praising the celebrity for his campaign to get healthier meals served to school children. Charles has confessed to putting pen to paper after the TV cook's show sparked a widescale debate

iNutrition Launches Cancer Fighting Vitamin D Giveaway With Free 60 - MSN MoneyCentral
HOUSTON and OTTAWA, Sept. 8 /PRNewswire/ — iNutrition, Inc. ( http://www.inutrition.com ) a subsidiary of Natural Nutrition, Inc, (OTC Bulletin Board: NTNI) announces a limited time, Vitamin D Giveaway offer ( http://www.vitamindgiveaway.com ). The

Health Services sponsors Wellness Fair today - University Daily Kansan
KU s Student Health Services is sponsoring its first Wellness Fair of the year today, in an attempt to help students start down the right path to healthy lifestyles. The fair, which will take place on Strong Hall s front lawn from 10 a.m. to 2 p

Research and Markets: What Makes Anlene the World's Biggest Bone - Forbes
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/c1b62e/anlene_what_makes) has announced the addition of the "Anlene: What makes the world's biggest bone health brand so successful?" report to their offering. Positioned as "the expert

New senior meal site could compromise funding for existing ones - Wisconsin State Journal
Gary Kallas is worried that a proposal to open a meal site for senior citizens at the new Goodman Community Center — set for a grand opening later this month — will mean cuts to funding for nutrition programs at other east side neighborhood centers

Poorly educated parents more likely to have obese children - News.com.au
POORLY-educated parents are more than twice as likely to have obese children as well-educated mums and dads, a new study reveals. The finding has prompted a leading health education researcher to urge governments to address social inequities in

Subscribe to Newsletters - Health and Age.com
Here you have the chance to subscribe to one or more free newsletters written and sent out by HealthandAge.com. Instructions for unsubscribing are contained in each newsletter we send you. Dr Irene's Nutrition Tidbits : a free twice-a-month

Beginner's Guide to WIC - San Francisco Examiner
I made my first foray into WIC — the government's supplemental nutrition program for Women, Infants and Children — in mid-August. It was not easy to find information on the internet, so I am compiling what I've learned here for the benefit of

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RE-BIRTH FOR THE TSUNAMI VICTIMS - Deepika Global
The December 2004 tsunami smashed into Tamil Nadu State of India with terrible force on December 26, killing 8,000 people, 6,023 dead in the worst-hit district of Nagapattanam alone. The tsunami that struck four years ago had a devastating effect on

TASTE: Your source of summer C: California peaches, plums and - Sierra Vista Herald
Warm weather is here, and so is the season s delicious bounty of fresh summer stone fruit. Everyone knows that fruit is good for you, but did you know that peaches, plums and nectarines are good sources of vitamin C? This summer, bite into a fresh

Preserving fruits, vegetables by dehydration - Westerly Sun
Drying fruit and vegetables is a relatively inexpensive way to preserve food and the products are adaptable to a variety of uses. Dehydration or drying is a method of home food preservation that has pretty much been left up to the die-hard

After-school nutrition - WABC
Beverages: HINT is a great option due to the health benefits of water with its natural infused flavors and varieties. Apple and Eve is 100% fruit with no added sugar so it counts as a fruit serving. Fizz Ed is 100% juice with carbonation of seltzer

Vitamin C infusions tested as cancer treatment - WBIR
New research from the National Institutes of Health has found that vitamin C may help to reduce the growth of cancerous tumors. According to the research, high-dose injections of vitamin C have reduced tumor growth by half. The treatment also does

Dr. Hugh R. Butt, 98; explored clotting and anti-clotting techniques - Los Angeles Times
Dr. Hugh R. Butt, the Mayo Clinic physician who discovered the role of vitamin K in clotting and developed anti-clotting techniques that paved the way for open-heart surgery and transplants, died Aug. 16 in Rochester, Minn. He was 98 and died of

Eat Right, Live Well - Egypt Today
It was just a decade ago that doctors were telling us to eat more pasta and pizza to stay healthy and live longer. Then the flavor of the day became oily fish and nuts, the buzzword being the seemingly magic cure-all: omega-3. Over the past two

Various Gifts - The Celebrity Cafe.com
Find something for everyone This holiday season give your loved ones gifts that won t ever see the line for exchanging and returning items. Is your loved one frequently under stress? Help them get out of their funk and into a relaxed mood with

Irradiating iceberg lettuce, spinach effective but not fail-safe - Los Angeles Times
For many consumers, the prospect of eating produce zapped with ionizing radiation doesn't sound all that appetizing, conjuring up images of mushy fruits and wilted leaves — not to mention fears over safety. Last month's ruling by the Food and Drug

Exclusive Breastfeeding Increases Child's Risk For Vitamin D - Medical News Today
Exclusive breastfeeding can increase a child's risk of developing rickets because breast milk alone does not provide adequate levels of vitamin D, a critical ingredient that helps to absorb calcium and build strong bones, the New York Times reports