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View Original Article Fri, 16 May 2008 07:00:00 PDT
Research from Canada suggests that women with breast cancer who were low in Vitamin D at the time of their diagnosis had a higher risk of the cancer spreading and poorer survival rates compared with women who had adequate levels of Vitamin D.The study is to be presented in two weeks time at the 44th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) by lead investigator Dr Pamela Goodwin of Mount Sinai Hospital in Toronto, and colleagues.

View Original Article Fri, 16 May 2008 03:00:00 PDT
Dietitians of Canada is one of 12 organizations joining forces on World Hypertension Day (WHD), May 17, 2008 to shine the spotlight on the importance of a healthy blood pressure. High blood pressure is the number one risk factor for stroke and heart disease, but because there are no obvious symptoms, it is often called the "silent killer." This year's WHD Theme - Measure Your Blood Pressure at Home - is one of several positive actions Canadians can take to protect their health.

View Original Article Fri, 16 May 2008 03:00:00 PDT
The proposed health check for four year old children is a very limited response to a complex issue without follow-up treatment, according to the Dietitians Association of Australia (DAA). The leading nutrition organisation said this initiative, announced in yesterday's budget, was a step in the right direction, but risked leaving families in the dark, with a problem but no help to solve it.

View Original Article Sat, 17 May 2008 13:36:17 GMT

Nutrition Wise: Dairy and Vitamin D, Steel-cut Oats, Diverticulosis Kansas City infoZine, MO - 52 minutes ago To see whether your choice is fortified with vitamin D, check the Nutrition Facts panel of the package. If D is added, it will typically provide 20 to 25 ...

View Original Article Sat, 17 May 2008 02:03:49 GMT

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Rep. Smith: Finally, a Farm Bill North Platte Bulletin, NE - 12 hours ago In the end, though, Congress passed a conference report which addresses conservation efforts, nutrition, and renewable energy while reforming farm programs ... FACTBOX-Highlights of $289 billion US farm bill Reuters Glance: A cost breakdown of farm bill programs The Associated Press US Sen. Harkin: Senate overwhelmingly approves Harkin-led farm ... IowaPolitics.com (press release) EthanolMarket.com - Grand Island Independent all 115 news articles

View Original Article Fri, 16 May 2008 20:07:42 GMT

High prices hurting nutrition centers (Video) KHQA, IL - 18 hours ago That's exactly the problem area Nutrition Centers and Meals on Wheels programs face right now. Rising food and fuel prices have the Hannibal Nutrition ...