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2/11/2013

Vitamin D Supplements: Is What You See What You Get?

Posted 2:00 PM 2/11/2013 by By Denise Mann
HealthDay Reporter

MONDAY, Feb. 11 (HealthDay News) -- Many vitamin D supplements may not contain what their label says they do, a new study warns.

Some pills may pack a lot more vitamin D than the label states, and others may provide markedly less, according to the findings, published in a research letter (More)

Cut Salt, Save 500,000 U.S. Lives Over a Decade, Study Finds

Poor Nutrition Can Bite Into Your Sleep, Experts Say

2/9/2013

Don't Overlook Eating Issues Tied to Autism, Study Warns

Posted 7:00 AM 2/9/2013 by Robert Preidt

SATURDAY, Feb. 9 (HealthDay News) -- Children with autism are five times more likely than other kids to have feeding issues, such as being especially picky eaters or having ritualistic behaviors or extreme tantrums during meals, new research finds.

These problems can lead to deficiencies (More)

2/8/2013

People Seem More Accepting of Food Addiction Than Other Vices

Posted 10:00 AM 2/8/2013 by Robert Preidt

FRIDAY, Feb. 8 (HealthDay News) -- Having an addiction can be stigmatizing, but new research suggests that having a food addiction may be viewed less negatively by others than an addiction to tobacco or alcohol.

For people who are obese, however, being a food (More)

A Pill So People With Celiac Disease Can Eat Freely?

Docs' Theories on Obesity May Affect Their Weight-Loss Advice

2/7/2013

Southern Diet Might Explain the 'Stroke Belt'

Posted 12:00 PM 2/7/2013 by By Carina Storrs
HealthDay Reporter

THURSDAY, Feb. 7 (HealthDay News) -- Deep-fried chicken and other scrumptious Southern fare may taste great, but it's not so great for the heart, a new study finds.

Researchers say that diets that are heavy in fried and salty foods could be the most dangerous in terms of stroke risk.

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Stars Strut in Red to Bring Awareness to Women's Heart Health

Scientists Explore How Zinc Fights Off Infection

For Restaurants, Healthier Menus May Mean Healthier Bottom Line

2/6/2013

Study Ties Gene to Dangerous Heart Valve Deposits

Posted 3:00 PM 2/6/2013 by Robert Preidt

WEDNESDAY, Feb. 6 (HealthDay News) -- Researchers have identified a gene variant that doubles the risk of having calcium deposits on the heart's aortic valve.

Severe aortic valve calcification can cause narrowing or blockage of the aortic valve, a condition called aortic stenosis, which (More)

Re-Analysis Refutes Diet Guidelines Favoring Vegetable Fats

Health Tip: Keep Active by Walking

2/5/2013

Vitamin D Loss Attributed to Obesity

Posted 3:00 PM 2/5/2013 by Robert Preidt

TUESDAY, Feb. 5 (HealthDay News) -- Obesity can lead to vitamin D deficiency, a new study indicates.

British researchers looked at data from about 165,000 people, and found that a 10 percent rise in body-mass index (BMI) was linked with a 4 percent drop in concentrations of vitamin D in (More)