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Calcium and Vitamin D Supplements Led to High Levels of Blood and Urine Calcium in Some Older Women
Mar 17, 2015 08:48 PM EDT

High Blood Pressure Will Not Be Lowered With The Help Of Vitamin D

New findings published in the JAMA Internal Medicine have suggested that vitamin D supplements are actually ineffective when it comes to lowering blood pressure.

Insufficient Vitamin B1 Levels Leads to Fatal Brain Disorder
Mar 17, 2015 08:24 PM EDT

Men Experience More Severe Memory Loss With Age

New findings published in the journal JAMA Neurology show that age-related memory loss appears to be worse in men.

Posing in the Darkness
Mar 17, 2015 01:29 AM EDT

It's 'Ok' To Watch Porn: It Might Even Make You Better In Bed, Study Says

New findings published in the journal Sexual Medicine actually suggest that watching porn can make men better lovers.

Soda
Mar 17, 2015 01:15 AM EDT

Belly Fat Higher In Older Adults Who Drink Diet Soda Regularly

Diet soda may not always be the healthier choice, according to recent findings published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society. Researchers found that adults 65 and older who drank it had an increased risk of belly fat that contributed to a greater risk of metabolic syndrome and cardiova...

U.S. Food Bloggers Demand Kraft to Stop Using Food Dyes in Mac & Cheese
Mar 17, 2015 12:46 AM EDT

Kraft Singles Is Now Coming Out With The 'Kids Eat Right' Logo: Here's Why

The individually wrapped slices of processed American cheese, otherwise known as Kraft Singles, have just been given the "Kids Eat Right" label that's helped show how they're more health-conscious for families in the right nutritional direction when shopping for kid- friendly foods. But just how hea...

Milk and Egg Allergies Panic Parents More Than Peanuts
Mar 16, 2015 07:15 PM EDT

Nutritional Gems Discovered In Milk Proteins: What Will This Mean For Development?

New findings published in the Journal of Proteome Research suggest that human babies may need more of a nutritional boost from breast-milk proteins than infants of one of their closest primate relatives.

Mini Stroke Ups Risk of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Study Finds
Mar 16, 2015 06:37 PM EDT

Folic Acid Works To Prevent Stroke When Used In Combination With Hypertension Drugs

New research that's published in the Journal of the American Medical Association shows that folic acid could help to significantly reduce stroke risk in those with high blood pressure who are also taking the hypertension medication enalarpril.

Vaccines
Mar 16, 2015 04:17 PM EDT

2015 Measles Outbreaks Fueled By Low Vaccination Rates

New findings published in JAMA Pediatrics show that adequate vaccine coverage will help to be a driving force behind ongoing issues with the measles outbreak in Disneyland to keep the health problem there and other places at bay.

virus
Mar 16, 2015 01:11 PM EDT

Common Drug For Genital Herpes May Also Help Treat HIV

New findings published in the journal Clinical Infectious Diseases show that a common herpes drug can help to reduce levels of HIV infection, rebutting earlier information that Valacyclovir (Valtrex), which is needed for the presence of other infections to benefit patients with HIV-1.

heart
Mar 16, 2015 12:05 AM EDT

Minimally Invasive Valve Replacement Helps Elderly Aortic Stenosis Patients Live Longer

New findings published in The Lancet show that elderly patients who were once considered too frail or sick for aortic valve replacement surgery are living longer and better quality of life after following a minimally invasive surgery when compared to those who did not undergo the same surgery.

Children of College Educated Parents Eat More Veggies and During School Week
Mar 15, 2015 11:47 PM EDT

Here's How To Prevent Colon Cancer

Statistics show that colorectal cancer is the third most commonly diagnosed in the world. While there are genetics components to this health problem, there are also ways to help prevent the it, no matter your risk.

Vaccines
Mar 15, 2015 10:44 PM EDT

Flu Vaccine With Four Inactivate Strains More Effective Than Similar One With Less

New research published in the journal Vaccine shows that a flu vaccine that includes four strains of inactivated influenza could be more protective than a similar one containing only three.

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