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Mothers and newborns often low in Vitamin D
More than one third of mothers and more than half of their infants have vitamin D deficiency at the time of birth, investigators report.
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Coffee in pregnancy may up cleft lip risk slightly
A new study has linked coffee consumption in early pregnancy to a slightly increased risk of having a baby with cleft lip - but the findings shouldn't be cause for alarm, according to one of the scientists who did the research.
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Specific foods may thwart age-related vision loss
A new study suggests that older adults who eat diets rich in citrus fruits, leafy greens and fish oil, but low in "glycemic index," may have a lower risk of age related macular degeneration - the leading cause of vision loss among older adults.
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Folic acid reduces infant heart defects
Since the mandatory addition of folic acid to flour, pasta and other grain products took effect in Canada more than a decade ago, fewer babies have been born with congenital heart defects, researchers report.
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Long term folate use cuts preterm delivery risk
Taking folic acid supplements before conceiving a child may help prevent premature delivery, a large new study demonstrates.
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Supportive weigh-in program keeps weight off
The struggle to keep the pounds off that one has just lost can be aided effectively and inexpensively with a simple five-minute weigh-in with a nurse every couple of weeks.
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Walk long, slow and often to help the heart
For people in cardiac rehabilitation who are overweight, longer but slower walks are better for losing weight and improving heart health than shorter, brisker walks, a new study has found.
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Worries about weight are tied to teen suicide attempts
Overweight teens, or those who believe they are, are more likely than other teens to attempt suicide, according to a US study.
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Vitamin D may reduce decline in mental agility
Getting more of the "Sunshine vitamin" may make you brighter later in life, according to a study published on Thursday that bolsters evidence vitamin D may help older people stay mentally fit.
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Overweight mums more likely to have asthmatic kids
A mother's weight may have lasting effects not just on her own health but on the respiratory health of her children as well.
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Multivitamins may help prolong life
Multivitamins may help women live longer by preventing parts of their DNA from shortening, a new study has found.
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Drinking too much Cola can cause muscle problems
Drinking too much cola can increase the risk of a muscle problem called hypokalemia, experts warn.
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In older women, meat intake not linked to breast cancer
A large study has found no link between eating meat -- total meat, red meat, processed meat, or meat cooked at high temperatures -- and the risk of breast cancer in older women.
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Teen soy intake linked to lower breast cancer risk
High intakes of soy during adolescence may reduce the risk of breast cancer before the menopause by about 40 per cent, according to new data.
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