Latest News on Vitamins and Health

A two-wheeled wonder that benefits the planet.
Thursday August 30th 2007, 12:00 pm

How often can a simple, routine, daily activity be transformed into something that benefits the planet, the health of both the individual and others, and the economy- and be fun at the same time? [News Source]

Mom, child’s obesity tied.
Thursday August 30th 2007, 12:00 pm

The higher a pregnant woman's blood-sugar level, the greater her child's risk of becoming obese by age 7, according to a large new study that also found treating those women during pregnancy nearly wiped out the risk. [News Source]

Grape juice protects women against breast cancer.
Thursday August 30th 2007, 12:00 pm

The new finding, which has also been documented in the current issue of the Journal of Medicine Foods, explained that there is a natural compounds in concord grape juice which has the ability and power to protect healthy breast cells from DNA damage. [News Source]

‘Dangerous’ levels of arsenic in 10pc of rice.
Thursday August 30th 2007, 12:00 pm

A third of baby rice tested by the Food Standards Agency contains high levels of arsenic, one of the worst cancer causing chemicals, a leading expert has said. [News Source]

No selenium, vitamin boost for organic milk, say researchers (Nutraingredients.com)
Thursday August 30th 2007, 11:54 am

8/30/2007 - Organic milk was not seen to be richer in vitamins or milk that conventional milk, found a new study presented this week that contradicts the conclusions of an earlier, similar study. [News Source]

Madonna gives vitamin injections to film cast (The Arizona Republic)
Thursday August 30th 2007, 11:46 am

Madonna has been giving vitamin injections to the cast of her husband Guy Ritchie’s new film. The actors starring in ‘RocknRolla’ have been struck down with a spate of illnesses and the super-healthy singer has decided to take matters into her own hands. [News Source]

Vitamin D’s Crucial Role in Elder Mobility (The Epoch Times)
Thursday August 30th 2007, 10:10 am

Back in April, I was interested to read some research, which assessed the relationship between vitamin D status and physical function in a group of elderly individuals [1].Briefly, the results o... [News Source]

A Vitamin Breakthrough on Diabetes (ThirdAge)
Thursday August 30th 2007, 2:19 am

A drug which could cut diabetics' chances of having heart attacks and strokes is being tested by scientists. The breakthrough follows a study which found diabetics suffer from a lack of vitamin B1, which is important in keeping the body's circulatory system healthy. [News Source]

Vita Source sells vitamins and minerals (Wisconsin State Journal)
Wednesday August 29th 2007, 11:09 pm

A new Madison business aims to provide area residents with the vitamins and minerals they need to lead an active, healthy life. Vita Source, 2623 Monroe St. in the Knickerbocker Square Shopping center, offers guidance and high quality products to supplement your diet. [News Source]

Vita Source sells vitamins and minerals (Wisconsin State Journal)
Wednesday August 29th 2007, 11:03 pm

A new Madison business aims to provide area residents with the vitamins and minerals they need to lead an active, healthy life. Vita Source, 2623 Monroe St. in the Knickerbocker Square Shopping center, offers guidance and high quality products to supplement your diet. Owner Raymond Yingling said he often recommends a change of diet to correct health problems that are the result of either poor ... [News Source]

New rules for vitamins (The Record)
Wednesday August 29th 2007, 10:58 pm

BOHEMIA, N.Y. -- Harvey Kamil swallows 50 pills a day. A firm believer in natural remedies, Kamil, 63, takes these vitamins and other supplements in hopes of maintaining a healthy heart, strong bones and an immune system equipped to fight everything from colds to cancer. [News Source]

MyFox Birmingham | How Good Is ‘Diet Coke’ with Vitamins Really? (FOX 6 News Birmingham)
Wednesday August 29th 2007, 7:11 pm

The newest addition to caffeinated beverages is 'Diet Coke' infused with vitamins. FOX6 News Anchor Devon Walsh tests how healthy the ne... Two years after Hurricane Katrina hit the Gulf Coast survivor Elizabeth Coleman looks forward to creating new memories in Birmingham. FOX... [News Source]