THE CONSUMER; Another Supplement, Under the Microscope
Recent research shows that antioxidant vitamins may not be as powerful as once thought.
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Makers of Sodas Try a New Pitch: They're Healthy
Coca-Cola and PepsiCo to introduce carbonated drinks fortified with vitamins and minerals and promote them as 'sparkling beverages,' not soft drinks, to get away from bad publicity about soda's link to obesity; marketing of Diet Coke Plus and Pepsi's Tava aims to offset increasing sales of bottled waters, sparkling juicesand green tea drinks; sales of traditional soda, even diet soda, declined in 2005 for first time; photo; graph; Coca-Cola chief executive E Neville Isdell insists diet sodas are logcal answer to expanding waistlines, but consultant Tom Pirko notes that consumers consider diet soft drinks 'antithesis of healthy'; Michael F Jacobson of Center for Science in the Public Interest offers grudging approval of new offerings (M)...
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VITAL SIGNS: RISKS AND REMEDIES; Supplements May Help Prevent Stress Fractures
Women who take vitamin D and calcium supplements appear to lower their risk of stress fractures, researchers have found.
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WHAT'S ONLINE; Virtuous Calories Are Still Calories
Given an equal number of calories, fruit juices and smoothies are certainly healthier than sugary, nutrient-free soft drinks. But calories aren’ t always equal.
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VITAL SIGNS: FERTILITY; Iron Supplements May Reduce Risk of Infertility
A study found that women who use iron supplements have, on average, 40 percent less risk of ovulatory infertility than those who use none.
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THE WAY WE LIVE NOW: 11-12-06: DIAGNOSIS; The Healing Problem
Sometimes those things that are meant to help cure you can hurt you instead.
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VITAL SIGNS: DIETARY FACTORS; Vitamin D Is Said to Cut Pancreatic Cancer Risk
Higher vitamin D intake has been associated with a significantly reduced risk of pancreatic cancer, according to a study released last week.
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VITAL SIGNS: AGING; Diet High in Copper and Fats May Speed Decline
Large amounts of copper may speed the mental decline of older people, but only when combined with a diet high in saturated and trans fats, new research suggests.
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VITAL SIGNS: NUTRITION; Fresh Fruit, No Matter How It's Sliced and Diced
Fresh fruit does not lose its nutritional value when sliced and packaged, new research suggests.
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Skin Deep; New Ways to Moisturize Those Brittle Nails
Cosmetics companies have begun releasing dozens of products that claim to moisturize and nourish the nails and surrounding skin.
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This Essay Breaks the Law
The Patent Office grants patents at a level of abstraction that is unwise.
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Diet and Nutrition: Expiration Date on Vitamins
Title: Diet and Nutrition: Expiration Date on VitaminsCategory: Ask The ExpertsCreated: 1/23/2007Last Editorial Review: 1/23/2007
medicinenet.com Tue, 23 Jan 2007 00:00:00 PDT

Diet and Nutrition: Calcium Supplement Information
Title: Diet and Nutrition: Calcium Supplement InformationCategory: Ask The ExpertsCreated: 1/12/2007Last Editorial Review: 1/12/2007
medicinenet.com Fri, 12 Jan 2007 00:00:00 PDT

Prenatal Vitamins Linked to Healthier Babies
Title: Prenatal Vitamins Linked to Healthier BabiesCategory: Health NewsCreated: 1/6/2007 2:06:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 1/8/2007
medicinenet.com Mon, 8 Jan 2007 00:00:00 PDT

Arthritis: Osteoporosis Prevention
Title: Arthritis: Osteoporosis PreventionCategory: Ask The ExpertsCreated: 12/12/2006Last Editorial Review: 12/12/2006
medicinenet.com Tue, 12 Dec 2006 00:00:00 PDT

Health Tip: Need Extra Vitamin C?
Title: Health Tip: Need Extra Vitamin C?Category: Health NewsCreated: 11/28/2006 2:05:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 11/28/2006 2:05:25 AM
medicinenet.com Tue, 28 Nov 2006 00:00:00 PDT

Dietary Supplements Can Cause Liver Damage
Title: Dietary Supplements Can Cause Liver DamageCategory: Doctor's ViewsCreated: 4/24/2002Last Editorial Review: 11/27/2006
medicinenet.com Mon, 27 Nov 2006 00:00:00 PDT

New Links Detailed Between Diet, Cancer Risk
Title: New Links Detailed Between Diet, Cancer RiskCategory: Health NewsCreated: 11/17/2006 2:05:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 11/17/2006 2:05:18 AM
medicinenet.com Fri, 17 Nov 2006 00:00:00 PDT

Diet and Nutrition: What Supplements Do I Need?
Title: Diet and Nutrition: What Supplements Do I Need?Category: Ask The ExpertsCreated: 11/17/2006Last Editorial Review: 11/17/2006
medicinenet.com Fri, 17 Nov 2006 00:00:00 PDT

Boosting Iron May Boost Female Fertility
Title: Boosting Iron May Boost Female FertilityCategory: Health NewsCreated: 11/7/2006 2:05:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 11/7/2006 2:05:10 AM
medicinenet.com Tue, 7 Nov 2006 00:00:00 PDT

Health Tip: Choosing a Supplement?
Title: Health Tip: Choosing a Supplement?Category: Health NewsCreated: 10/25/2006 2:05:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 10/25/2006 2:05:01 AM
medicinenet.com Wed, 25 Oct 2006 00:00:00 PDT

Health Tip: Women Need Enough Folic Acid
Title: Health Tip: Women Need Enough Folic AcidCategory: Health NewsCreated: 10/24/2006 2:05:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 10/24/2006 2:05:00 AM
medicinenet.com Tue, 24 Oct 2006 00:00:00 PDT


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