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Weather affects more than just a farmer's crops
The weather affects the livelihood of many of us. With the possible exception of pilots and meteorologists, I don't think that anyone pays more attention to the weather than a farmer. His or her entire schedule is determined by the weather, especially...Tags: Dietary Supplements, Potassium (dietary supplement), Calcium
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Non-dairy calcium seen to lower kidney stone risk
ReutersNEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Getting plenty of calcium from foods has been shown to lower the likelihood of kidney stones in those most at risk, but a new study makes clear the benefit isn't just linked to milk products. In a large new analysis, men and...Tags: Dietary Supplements, University of Washington, Calcium
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Pool exercise may build strength, reduce falls
ReutersNEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Women who did a high-intensity aquatic workout for six months increased their strength and suffered fewer falls, in a new study that suggests bone- and muscle-building resistance can be achieved with the right kinds of water...Tags: Vitamin D, Dietary Supplements, Osteoporosis, Drugs and Medicines, Vitamin Therapy
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Moms' iodine levels tied to kids' poor test scores
ReutersNEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Mothers who are mildly iodine deficient are more likely to have children who perform poorly in spelling, grammar and literacy, according to a new study from Australia. Severe iodine deficiency during pregnancy is known to...Tags: Dietary Supplements, Iodine (dietary supplement), Drugs and Medicines, Medical Procedures and Tests, Physiology
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CONSUMER REPORTS: Vitamin D put to the test
Vitamin D is one of the most widely used supplements. Doctors have long recommended it along with calcium to help prevent bone fractures. However, recent studies have cast doubt on vitamin D’s benefits for healthy women. With sales of vitamin D at...
Tags: Vitamin D, Dietary Supplements, Osteoporosis, Consumers, Menopause
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Q&A: Ask the pediatrician! Dr. Diana Blythe answers your questions about kids' health
![<em>Have a question for Dr. Blythe? Write to her at AskThePediatrician@tribune.com. For more information on Dr. Blythe, go to <a href="http://pediatricassociates.com/" target="_blank">pediatricassociates.com</a>.</em>](http://www.sun-sentinel.com/media/thumbnails/story/2012-02/49569952-08110724.jpg "<em>Have a question for Dr. Blythe? Write to her at AskThePediatrician@tribune.com. For more information on Dr. Blythe, go to <a href="http://pediatricassociates.com/\" target=\"_blank\">pediatricassociates.com</a>.</em>")
Have a question for Dr. Blythe? Write to her at AskThePediatrician@tribune.com. For more information on Dr. Blythe, go to pediatricassociates.com.
April 29, 2013
Q: My 5-year-old daughter just had her adenoids and tonsils removed because of snoring...Tags: Conjunctivitis, Chemotherapy, Peanuts, Preventative Medicine, MRSA
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Different forms of calcium supplements for bone strength
Dear Pharmacist: I'm concerned about my bone density because I was told I have osteopenia. Are all calcium supplements the same? Do you have other recommendations? — A.F., New York Dear A.F.: Osteopenia, or lower-than-normal bone density, is...
Tags: Arteriosclerotic Vascular Disease, Vitamin D, Dietary Supplements, Osteoporosis, Menopause
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Colostrum supplements and replacers: What is the difference?
BROOKINGS - Research indicates that the ability of colostrum to provide passive immunity to the calf is often limited by low concentration of colostral immunoglobulins, insufficient methods of feeding colostrum, and limited absorption of immunoglobulins...Tags: Research, Dietary Supplements, Medical Procedures and Tests, Health Insurance Cost
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Doctor whose work saved millions reflects on career
The publication of Alfred Sommer's new memoir, "10 Lessons in Public Health," comes precisely 30 years after the publication of the most important thing he's ever written: "Increased mortality in children with mild vitamin A deficiency," a report of a...
Tags: Literature, Vitamin A, UNICEF, Physical Conditions, Disease Prevention
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Natural solutions for blood pressure drug side effects
Dear Pharmacist: I keep stopping my blood pressure medications because of side effects, mainly fatigue, dizziness and leg cramps! Please help me solve this, or recommend different medicine? — A.P., Tucson, Ariz. Dear A.P.: This is a great question...
Tags: Fatigue, Atenolol (drug), Enalapril (drug), Pharmaceuticals, Potassium (dietary supplement)
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We all need the sunshine vitamin
FARGO, N.D. - I chuckled as I read a Facebook friend's comments about her ongoing relationship with a shovel this winter. She described “him” (the shovel) as “pushy and stubborn.” One of her friends suggested that she “dump him.” We had a blizzard in...Tags: Onions, Iowa State University , Crohn's Disease, Heart Disease, Whole Wheat Bread
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Lactulose: A laxative that works at both ends
Dear Pharmacist: I heard you recommend a drug called Lactulose as a laxative, but you said it helped with brain fog too. How can it work at both ends? — J.C., Decatur, Ill. Dear J.C.: It's true. The prescription medication called Lactulose is...
Tags: Cirrhosis, Dietary Supplements, Probiotics, Diseases and Illnesses, Diabetes
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