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Current Recommended Vitamin D Intake May Not Be Optimal Posted: Friday, July 28, 2006

"Recent evidence suggests that vitamin D intakes above current recommendations may be associated with better health outcomes." "However, optimal serum concentrations of 25-hydroxyvitamin D [25(OH)D] have not been defined."

Sweet News for Consumers of Sugar Substitutes Posted: Friday, July 28, 2006

Sugar substitutes receive a strong endorsement this month from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Artificial Sweeteners: No Calories ... Sweet! Posted: Wednesday, July 26, 2006

Artificial sweeteners can help consumers cut down on calories and control weight, help to manage chronic conditions such as diabetes, and potentially prevent cavities, according to the American Dietetic Association (ADA). To date, five artificial sweeteners are approved by the Food and Drug Administration: aspartame, saccharin, acesulfame-K, neotame, and sucralose.

New Study Shows Cinnamon Lowers Blood Sugar Levels In Type 2’s Posted: Friday, July 14, 2006

A water-soluble, cinnamon extract has been shown to reduce fasting blood sugar levels in patients with type 2 diabetes, according to a new study from the University of Hannover in Hannover, Germany.

AHA Dietary and Lifestyle Recommendations Revised June, 2006 Posted: Friday, June 30, 2006

The 2006 AHA diet and lifestyle recommendations include guidelines for a healthy diet; healthy weight; cholesterol, BP, and fasting blood sugar control; use of supplements; physical activity; and avoidance of tobacco.

High Postmenopausal Sex Hormones Signal Type 2 Diabetes Risk Posted: Thursday, June 15, 2006

Postmenopausal women with high levels of estradiol and testosterone are at a greatly increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes, according to data on nearly 28,000 women.

Oral Contraceptive Use Protects Against Coronary Disease Later in Life Posted: Friday, June 02, 2006

In postmenopausal women undergoing coronary angiography for suspected myocardial ischemia, past oral contraceptive use is tied to less atherosclerotic disease, according to a new study.

FDA Approves Pfizer’s New Stop Smoking Drug CHANTIX Posted: Tuesday, May 30, 2006

The FDA has approved a stop-smoking drug by Pfizer that satisfies nicotine cravings and diminishes the satisfaction of smoking to prevent relapse, the agency reported.

Painkillers Tied to Risk of Erectile Dysfunction Posted: Tuesday, May 30, 2006

Regardless of the reason for taking them, painkillers classified as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) apparently increase the likelihood that middle-aged and elderly men will develop erection difficulties, according to a new report.

Kidney Patients Warned Away From Potassium Posted: Wednesday, May 24, 2006

Many kidney failure patients are increasing their chance of nerve damage in their legs and feet by simply having too much potassium in their diet.

 

 

 

 

 

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