Polar bear population on thin ice. Researchers are now blaming climate change for the decline of carnivores in some of their habitats. [News Source]

Fiber, whole grains may cut pancreatic cancer risk. Eating more whole grain and fiber-rich food may lower the risk of pancreatic cancer by about 40 percent, study findings suggest. [News Source]

Low B12 tied to faster mental decline with age (Reuters via Yahoo! News) Low levels of vitamin B12 could speed mental decline in older people, a new study suggests. [News Source]

A vitamin B12 derivative could potentially be used to treat hypertension and heart disease (PhysOrg) Investigators at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine have developed a new drug called nitrosyl-cobinamide. Cobinamide is a vitamin B12 analog, and, in fact, is the penultimate compound in the biosynthesis of vitamin B12 by bacteria. The UCSD investigators have shown that cobinamide binds relatively tightly to nitric oxide (NO), forming nitrosyl-cobinamide. [News Source]

Vitamin B12 Derivative Could Potentially Be Used To Treat Hypertension And Heart Disease (Science Daily)

Nitric oxide is a very important regulator of blood pressure and blood flow to the heart and other organs. Several drugs such as nitroglycerin and sodium nitroprusside act by providing NO, but each of these drugs have drawbacks. Investigators have developed a drug that releases NO directly, which is unlikely to be toxic because it is a vitamin B12 derivative.

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Vitamin E boost for diabetics’ heart health (Nutraingredients.com) 11/26/2007 - Vitamin E supplements may halve the risk of cardiovascular events among diabetics, if they carry a particular version of a gene, says new research from Israel. [News Source]

A vitamin B12 derivative could potentially be used to treat hypertension and heart disease (EurekAlert!) Investigators at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine have developed a new drug called nitrosyl-cobinamide. Cobinamide is a vitamin B12 analog, and, in fact, is the penultimate compound in the biosynthesis of vitamin B12 by bacteria. [News Source]

Third clerk in Merrick vitamin store charged (Newsday) A third clerk at a Merrick vitamin store was arrested and charged early Monday with stealing cash, vitamins, supplements and other merchandise, bringing total losses to the store to more than $23,000, Nassau police said. [News Source]

Fish oil on troubled waters. The importance of the campaign that champions the advantage of having oily fish two or three times a week is still underappreciated. [News Source]

Personal Health | News and Notes (Philly.com) Doctors take supplements and advise patients to When it comes to dietary supplements, doctors practice what they preach: 72 percent of doctors personally use vitamin, mineral or herbal supplements, and most of them also recommend the pills to patients. [News Source]

Vitamin E can cut heart attack risk in some diabetics (New Kerala) New York, Nov 25: Vitamin E can cut the risk of heart attack in some diabetic patients, a new study suggests. [News Source]

GO NATURAL: Make healthy holiday choices (Princeton Packet) At this time of the year, there are all sorts of good things to nourish ourselves with. November’s harvest dazzles us with mouth-watering seasonal crops, sure to provide a healthy intake of vitamins and nutrients. Choose to romance yourself with healthy choices. [News Source]