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Nutrition Notes: the Inside Story on Colon Cancer: Polyps September, 2005
Experts say that our best chance to control colon cancer is to detect and remove - or prevent - a certain type of polyp before it can become malignant.
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Kids aren't yawning at new nutrition play September, 2005
Discussions about anorexia and the U.S. Department of Agriculture's food pyramid usually don't get students cheering, whistling and laughing.
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Fight colds with good nutrition September, 2005
Your doctor said antibiotics don't help viruses. What will?
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Are your children getting enough nutrition? September, 2005
Children don't really understand the important and nutritional reasons for eating healthy foods.
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New Study Offers Hope for Millions of Americans with Knee Osteoarthritis September, 2005
Knee osteoarthritis affects millions of Americans' daily lives
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'Sunshine Vitamin' Brightens Smiles September, 2005
Vitamin D is just as essential as calcium for healthy teeth and bones.
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Take Vitamin D for Brittle Bones September, 2005
One study has found that 97% of hip fracture patients were suffering from a shortage of vitamin D, which is essential for healthy bones.
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B-Vitamin Boost in Fight Against Mental Decline September, 2005
Eating foods rich in B-vitamins and folate, such as green, leafy vegetables, could help prevent against age-related mental decline
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Women Urged to Increase Vitamin D Intake September, 2005
Women are being encouraged to protect their bones from osteoporosis
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Spotlight is on Vitamin B Group September, 2005
Folic acid, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin 12 - Who would have guessed?
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Low Vitamin B12 Raises Risk of Birth Defect September, 2005
Mothers with low levels of vitamin B12 in their blood are at increased risk of having an infant with spina bifida
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You Are What You Drink September, 2005
Sugary drinks are not only full of calories -- new research shows they also pose a scary health danger. Are you at risk?
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Your child's best defense against colds and flu? Simply soap September, 2005
The key to infection control is a seemingly simple, three-word command: Wash those hands.
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Vitamin C Injections Might Fight Cancer September, 2005
Researchers found that vitamin c boosts production of hydrogen peroxide, which then killed cancer cells and left healthy cells intact.
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Vitamin D: Important Facts and Recommendations September, 2005
The most important function of vitamin D is to maintain normal levels of calcium in your blood.
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Vitamin C And Cancer September, 2005
Could vitamin C be the next weapon against cancer?
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Vitamin C to protect smokers' lungs September, 2005
Consumption of 500 mg of Vitamin C a day, in the form of tablets, leafy vegetables or citrus fruits can protect chain smokers from lung damage.
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Serve your kids breakfast on a stick September, 2005
Strawberry smoothie breakfast pops are a clever way to get little ones off to a good start
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A protein-rich, low-fat diet aids weight loss, studies say September, 2005
And, according to a recent study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, you don't even have to eat low-carb to get results.
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Nutrition lessons for our children September, 2005
With our children in the world now, I wonder if we have given them the right tools to make good decisions about food.
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Protein diet plus exercise equals more weight loss September, 2005
Women who follow a high-protein, low-carbohydrate diet may lose more weight and body fat, particularly when they engage in regular exercise
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Walnuts pack melatonin September, 2005
.. a hormone that protects against oxidative damage and has been touted as an antiaging supplement and sleep aid.
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Chromium Picolinate Improves Glucose Metabolism September, 2005
... thus improving energy balance and insulin function.
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Fish Oils Help Protect Your Brain September, 2005
Scientists from Louisiana State University have found that oils in fish help protect the brain from Alzheimer’s disease.
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Many families don't make grade in nutrition September, 2005
More children are obese today than in previous generations.
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Vegetarians must plan meals for good nutrition September, 2005
Dietitians and physicians know that vegetarian does not necessarily equal healthy.
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Too much pop, too little nutrition September, 2005
Some people deride them as "sugar water," others as "liquid candy."
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Diet high in folic acid can help fight disease September, 2005
Besides reducing the risk of neural tube defects, heart disease and some cancers, there are other benefits of folic acid.
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Olive Oil - More than just Heart Health September, 2005
In addition to using olive oil for a heart-healthy diet, there is another reason to consider adding it
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Athlete or not, proper nutrition is important September, 2005
Athletes and non-athletes need the same nutrients: Carbohydrates, protein, fat, water, vitamins and minerals
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Maintaining weight can be harder than losing it September, 2005
With all the talk about getting extra weight off your body, there's a lot less being said about how to keep it off
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Back-to-school nutrition should be parents' top priority September, 2005
What should my child be eating in order to maximize school performance?
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The Growing Evidence for Green Tea September, 2005
Phytochemicals in green tea that may help prevent normal cells from developing into cancer and spreading
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Are You Getting Right Kind Of Vitamin D? September, 2005
Most people know that vitamin D is important for strong bones, but here is something you probably don't know -- all vitamin D is not the same.
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Vitamin E Enhances Elders' Immune Systems September, 2005
Long-term nursing home residents who took 200 International Units (IU) of vitamin E daily for one year were 20 percent less likely to catch colds or other upper respiratory infections ...
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Birth flaws fall with vitamin September, 2005
Folic acid deficiency is considered the major cause of neural tube defects
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Vitamin A: Important for vision, growth of cells in body September, 2005
Night blindness, the inability to see in dim light, is one of the first signs of vitamin A deficiency due to a lack of visual pigment
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High doses of vitamin E boost mice lifespan September, 2005
... the results are down to the vitamin’s antioxidant power.
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Vitamin D and NSAIDs slow prostate cancer September, 2005
Researchers say low doses of activated vitamin D and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, taken together, can slow the growth of prostate cancer cells.
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To vitamin E or not to vitamin E? September, 2005
Catchy headlines grab readers. But I deplore sensational ones that portray only one side of the story.
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New news on vitamin C September, 2005
... more than a third of supposedly healthy college students she tested had low levels of vitamin C in their blood
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Ex-con hits pay dirt with best-selling cure-all book August, 2005
Trudeau, 42, a publishing novice, is not a doctor or scientist, and has had some run-ins with the law
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Whey to grow strong August, 2005
An adequate intake of good quality protein in the diet plus regular exercise will keep our muscles in tiptop condition
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Vitamin D puts a brake on activated macrophages August, 2005
Uncontrolled, activated macrophages can cause severe damage and even total destruction of body tissue
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Vitamin C May Improve Smokers' Blood Circulation August, 2005
A dose of vitamin C may give a quick boost to the poorer-than-average blood circulation seen in healthy young smokers, a Japanese study suggests.
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Back to School Nutrition August, 2005
If you’re sending your kids off to school again, don’t forget to give them a nutritious lunch
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The fishy business behind beauty August, 2005
Research shows eating fresh fish on a regular basis could help you to become more attractive to the opposite sex?
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Nutrition for senior citizens August, 2005
"We're here today to tell our seniors about the different resources that are available to them and also discuss the benefits of eating whole- grain foods," Campbell said.
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Parents: Keep nutrition in mind August, 2005
... These types of foods, according to Doherty, help prevent nutritional deficits and learning deficiencies in kids.
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Folic acid fortification boosts B vitamin in U.S. August, 2005
Vitamin B levels have improved significantly in every segment of the U.S. population since the Food and Drug Administration mandated folic acid fortification of enriched cereal-grain products in 1998.
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Blueberry nutrition August, 2005
The deep, rich color indicates the presence of antioxidants that help reduce the risk of diseases such as cancer, heart disease and even Alzheimer's.
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Fat type affects kids' memory August, 2005
The type of fat children eat is important for their performance at school
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NUTRITION: How to keep those healthful foods healthful August, 2005
While it's true that some foods might fight disease and help you live longer, eating too much of even a healthful food might cancel the very benefit it provides.
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Heart healthy care benefits oral health August, 2005
Case Werstern Reserve University researchers in Cleveland say "heart healthy habits" are also good for maintaining one's oral health.
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Doctor Recognized for Research on Nutrition and Effect on Chronic Diseases August, 2005
His work has uncovered the benefits of olive oil, peanut butter and other nuts – so-called good fats—and the hazards of refined starches.
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Health movement has school cafeterias in a food fight August, 2005
Elizabeth Nyikako, 16, a senior at Whitney Young High School in Chicago, used to buy a Coke or a Twix candy bar from school vending machines, but no more. Now she gets bottled water and granola bars.
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Osteoporosis a life-threatening disease August, 2005
Osteoporosis is a disease in which bones become fragile and more likely to break.
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How Fruits, Veggies May Fight Arthritis August, 2005
Researchers found that a modest increase in antioxidants from brightly colored fruits and vegetables — equivalent to a glass of orange juice a day — was associated with a lower risk of inflammatory arthritis, such as rheumatoid arthritis.
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Purdue Research Shows Added Calcium Benefits Women On The Pill August, 2005
Women who take oral contraceptives can counteract bone loss by making sure they have enough calcium in their daily diet, especially early in life, according to Purdue University research.
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Minerals You Are Missing August, 2005
You'd think in a state known for its dairy products, Vermonters would be getting enough calcium.
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Not all oil is bad, says SA researcher August, 2005
Local research has turned up a tropical oil that appears to not only protect against the consequences of a heart attack, but is also a natural source of vitamin A.
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Amid Concerns of Obesity in Young People, Doctors See Another Problem August, 2005
Although obesity, especially amongsedentary children, is an increasing national health issue, doctors are alsoseeing a worrisome problem on the other end of the spectrum - too much athletic activity.
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Candy Disguised as Milk August, 2005
So we call this progress? Milk flavored to taste like a Milky Way candy bar?
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And now vitamin-rich beer! August, 2005
Tipplers can now get some kick as well as some vitamins out of a new beer, which is supposed to protect the liver from harmful effects of alcohol.
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Vitamin deficiency warning for vegetarians August, 2005
VITAMIN B12 deficiency is more common than doctors once thought, and experts advise...
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NUTRITION: Grabbing a fast-food breakfast? August, 2005
According to a study in the American Journal of Epidemiology, people who skip breakfast are 4.5 times more likely to be overweight than those who don't.
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Your Brain: Use it or Lose it August, 2005
Brain cells are like muscles – you need to use them or you will lose them.
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Eating right is one way to fight cancer August, 2005
It seems that what you eat, or what you don't eat, can influence prostate-cancer development.
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Orange juice boost for arthritis August, 2005
Researchers from the University of Manchester found antioxidant compounds in orange and yellow fruits can help combat diseases such as arthritis.
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Folic acid 'cuts dementia risk' August, 2005
Eating plenty of folic acid - found in oranges, lemons and green vegetables - can halve the risk of Alzheimer's disease, a study has suggested.
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Is Sun Good Or Bad For You? August, 2005
But doctors still caution against getting too much sun.
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Calcium fights prostate cancer August, 2005
Calcium, more familiar in its role as one of the building blocks of the body, is being enlisted as a tool in the fight against prostate cancer.
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Did Granny really know best? August, 2005
The history of medicine is rich with folklore that has been passed on in this way, and many old sayings still have a powerful hold on us.
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Vitamin B Rich Folates Significantly Reduce Alzheimer’s Disease Risk August, 2005
A study of senior citizens says those who eat the daily recommended allowance of folates – B vitamin nutrients found in oranges, legumes, leafy green vegetables and folic acid supplements – “significantly reduce” their risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease.
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Aging comes with too many warnings August, 2005
... the purveyors of health newsletters are betting I'll devour reports on atherosclerosis, enlarged prostate, obesity, diabetes ...
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Common Vitamin May Help Prevent Alzheimer's August, 2005
The bad news is most people do not eat enough folate in their diet to get the 400 micrograms needed to reap the rewards. However, most supplements do contain that much.
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Astronauts Back, But Not Back to Normal August, 2005
Studies have shown that bone mass loss occurs due to a decrease in the body's calcium absorption as well as increased bone resorption while under weightless conditions.
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History and horticulture of the potato: nutritious, versatile, far from fattening, and easy to grow. August, 2005
Just one medium-sized spud contains about half the daily adult requirement of vitamin C, as well as significant quantities of carbohydrates, calcium, protein, A and B vitamins, potassium, phosphorus, and iron—yet it's 99.9% fat free, and has only about 100 calories.
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Spirulina: Protein for the Future August, 2005
A while back, MOTHER-reader David Lampe wrote us about an amazing form of blue-green algae being grown for human food
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Eating tips and nutrition tidbits August, 2005
Don’t depend on supplements to replace healthy eating habits. A poor diet with a vitamin pill is still a poor diet and will not keep you healthy.
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Breastfeeding still needed when babies start solid foods August, 2005
... first foods offered should be high in iron and vitamin A. These include iron-fortified cereals, orange fruits and vegetables, and pureed legumes.
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More on fish oil supplements August, 2005
Like standard fish oil supplements, cod liver oil is a rich source of the omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA, which have been found to lower triglycerides and impart other heart-healthy benefits.
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A closer look at vitamin D - Taking a break from fractures August, 2005
... a study recently published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) raises the question of how much vitamin D is enough.
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Increased Vitamin D May Prevent Broken Bones August, 2005
While the current recommended dose of vitamin D is ineffective in reducing fractures, slightly higher doses may significantly reduce the risk, new research suggests.
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Folic acid is very good for expectant mothers August, 2005
Expectant mothers with low folic acid have a higher risk for health and development problems in their child.
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Vitamin supplementation may slow down cataract development August, 2005
Among the study participants, who were all members of the larger Nurses' Health Study, women who reported supplementing their diets with vitamin E ...
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