Vit D deficiency ‘doubles stroke risk in whites, not in blacks’
November 15th, 2010 - 2:44 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Nov 15 (ANI): Johns Hopkins researchers have found that low levels of vitamin D, the essential nutrient obtained from milk, fortified cereals and exposure to sunlight, doubles the risk of stroke ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Large dose of vitamin D in pregnancy cuts premature births
May 2nd, 2010 - 2:56 am ICT by IANS
London, May 2 (IANS) Women should take up to 10 times the current recommended dose of vitamin D during pregnancy, experts have said after it was found to cut premature birth by ... Read more...
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Diet high in B-vitamins lowers heart risk
April 19th, 2010 - 4:50 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, April 19 (IANS) Eating more foods containing the B-vitamins folate and B-6 lowers the risk of death from stroke and heart disease for women and may reduce the risk of heart ... Read more...
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Diet high in B-vitamins ‘lowers heart risk’
April 16th, 2010 - 1:24 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Apr 16 (ANI): Foods containing the B-vitamins folate and B-6 can cut the risk of death from stroke and heart disease for women and may reduce the risk of heart failure ... Read more...
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One in seven US teens deficient in Vitamin D
March 12th, 2009 - 5:35 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, March 12 (IANS) One in seven US teens is vitamin D deficient, according to a new study.
In children, vitamin D deficiency can interfere with bone mineralisation, leading to rickets. In ... Read more...
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Vitamin E increases life span of Alzheimer’s patients
April 16th, 2008 - 1:32 pm ICT by admin
Washington, Apr 16 (ANI): Vitamin E may help Alzheimer's patients live longer, finds a new study by researchers at Baylor College of Medicines Alzheimers Disease and Memory Disorders Center in Houston.As ... Read more...
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