For a sweeter life, cut down on sweets: experts (Express India) Giving up sweets and avoiding vitamins could help you live longer, German researchers said... [News Source]

As Winter Approaches, Risk for Vitamin D Deficiency Increases (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance) With days growing shorter and cold weather approaching, many Americans will not be getting the necessary levels of vitamin D in the coming months, a deficiency that could put them at higher risk for such serious illnesses as cancer, diabetes, heart disease, depression and osteoporosis. [News Source]

Potent new ‘nanofabrics’ repel germs (CNN.com) The approach of flu season sends many people scurrying for vaccinations and vitamins. But what if you could avoid the flu and other viruses simply by getting dressed? That's the idea behind two garments that are part of the "Glitterati" clothing line designed by Olivia Ong, a senior design major at Cornell University. [News Source]

Food growers target customers with a conscience. Local Food Plus-certified suppliers offer Ontario groceries grown locally, with eye on animal, workers rights. [News Source]

Inflammation exacerbates other diseases. Researchers call it the "unifying theory" behind the major killers of our times — cardiovascular disease, cancer and diabetes — as well as scores of other diseases. [News Source]

Weight issues plague heavy, thin teens alike. Many teenagers are dealing with weight issues, from obesity to eating disorder symptoms, and these problems seem to have some causes in common, new research suggests. [News Source]