Vitamin B May Help Prevent Mental Decline in Elderly
Elderly people with mild memory problems may benefit from taking very high daily doses of vitamin B to slow the rate of brain shrinkage, say researchers.
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Aljazeera.net Vitamin B May Help Prevent Mental Decline in Elderly WebMD Sept. 9, 2010 — Elderly people with mild memory problems may benefit from taking very high daily doses of vitamin B to slow the rate of brain shrinkage, say researchers.
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CBC.ca Dallas County to start distribution of flu vaccination Monday WFAA DALLAS – The Dallas County Health Department announced Thursday that they have received the flu vaccine and will start distributing it Monday, even as the first cases of the flu appeared in North Texas. Starting at 8 am Monday, … It's Not Too Early For A Flu Shot 6abc.com Study: H1N1 Not More Serious Than Seasonal Flu Voice of America Dallas County will offer flu shots starting Monday Dallas Morning News WZZM
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Babble (blog) New report: more grandparents raising grandkids The Associated Press NEW YORK — The number of US children being raised by their grandparents rose sharply as the recession began, according to a new analysis of census data. The reasons, while somber, were not all economic.
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San Francisco Chronicle (blog) Most Americans Still Skip Fruits and Vegetables ABC News Fruit and vegetable consumption increased significantly in only one state during the past decade, while all 50 states and the District of Columbia continued to fall far short of recommended daily intake, …
Full StoryColorado, El Paso County suicide rates on the rise – Colorado Springs Gazette
Colorado, El Paso County suicide rates on the rise Colorado Springs Gazette Colorado, which typically has one of the highest suicide rates in the nation, had a record 940 deaths by suicide last year, according to the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. A more accurate measure — the number of deaths by …
Full StoryCTA and IVUS confirm that vulnerable plaques congregate in the proximal LAD
A study of high-risk plaques with both virtual histology intravascular ultrasound and computed tomography angiography finds that that thin-cap fibroatheromas are focally distributed in the coronary…
Full StoryMultivitamins Don’t Alter Colon Cancer Recurrence Or Death Risk – Medical News Today
MedIndia Multivitamins Don't Alter Colon Cancer Recurrence Or Death Risk Medical News Today Individuals with colon cancer who took multivitamins after surgery, either before, during or after chemotherapy experienced no significant change in their risk of the cancer coming back, or dying from colon cancer, wrote researchers from the … Obesity May Up Death Risk in Older Women With Colon Cancer BusinessWeek Multivitamins may not slow colon cancer Reuters Multi Vitamins Do Not Slow Down Colon Cancer dBTechno WGCL Atlanta
Full StoryMost Americans Skip Fruits and Vegetables – MedPage Today
Wink News Most Americans Skip Fruits and Vegetables MedPage Today Fruit and vegetable consumption increased significantly in only one state during the past decade, as all 50 states and the District of Columbia continued to fall far short of recommended daily intake, … Most Americans Still Not Eating Enough Fruits, Veggies BusinessWeek Florida doesn't eat enough vegetables, but neither do other states Orlando Sentinel CDC: Adults eating less fruit, not enough veggies The Associated Press News/Talk 750 WSB
Full StoryCounty’s high suicide rate draws action – Maui News
TopNews Arab Emirates County's high suicide rate draws action Maui News The average five-year suicide rate for Maui County from 2005 to 2009 was the highest in the state at 92 deaths per 100000 residents, according to data from the state Department of Health. As Maui County marks National Suicide Prevention Week this week, … ACE program praised for suicide prevention Fort Leavenworth Lamp Watching, Listening For Signs of Suicide HealthNewsDigest.com Bringing Attention to Differences in Suicide Around the World Voice of America Clinton News
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Eight more swine flu deaths, toll reaches 683 – Hindustan Times
TheMedGuru Eight more swine flu deaths, toll reaches 683 Hindustan Times Eight more swine flu deaths were reported in India on Friday, taking the total toll due to Influenza A (H1N1) virus to 683, health authorities said. Health officials said they are hoping that a dip in temperature would mean a decrease in swine flu ..
Full StoryTamiflu’s Effectiveness Doubted
Widely used antiviral drugs such as Tamiflu and Relenza may not prevent complications such as pneumonia in healthy people, according to a new investigation and analysis.
Full StoryWHO Denies Link Between Swine Flu Vaccine and Illnesses, Deaths – Food Consumer
Reuters WHO Denies Link Between Swine Flu Vaccine and Illnesses, Deaths Food Consumer The World Health Organization said on Thursday the H1N1 vaccine had been cleared of blame for 41 deaths which health authorities worldwide had investigated after suspicions they might have been caused by the inoculation. “Although some investigations … County strongly suggests second H1N1 shot for kids under 9 Vallejo Times-Herald CDC lifts limits on H1N1 vaccine recipients Morris Daily Herald H1N1 shots available to more next week Minneapolis Star Tribune Worcester Telegram
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