Globally, Deaths From Measles Drop Sharply (Washington Post) Worldwide deaths from measles have fallen by two-thirds since 2000, the result of stepped-up immunization efforts and the distribution of vitamin A capsules in developing countries, a partnership of five health organizations said yesterday. [News Source]

Vitamin store robbed in Hobart (The Times of Northwest Indiana) HOBART | Police on Thursday said they believe the same man is responsible for robberies at three health and nutrition stores during the last three days. [News Source]

When It Comes To Vitamins, More Is Not Always Better (Science Daily) Researchers funded by the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) looked into links between dietary intakes of two B vitamins--folate and vitamin B12--and mental agility among seniors. Folate and B12 are important nutrients for the development of healthy nerves and blood cells. The researchers found an interesting association among seniors aged 60 and older whose vitamin B12 blood levels were low. ... [News Source]

Asians who stay out of sunlight “at risk” - study (NZPA via Yahoo!Xtra News) South Asian women intent on avoiding skin cancer by staying out of New Zealand's harsh sunlight are at risk of suffering diseases caused by vitamin D deficiency, according to a new study. [News Source]

Vitamin store robbed in Hobart (The Times of Northwest Indiana) HOBART | Police on Thursday said they believe the same man is responsible for robberies at three health and nutrition stores during the last three days. [News Source]

Secondhand smoke damage up close. Of course smoking is bad for you — even when you're not doing the puffing directly. [News Source]

Scottish scientists spearhead battle against parasite. The Dundee-based Scottish Crop Research Institute, widely recognized as a world leader in the field of plant science, is set to join forces with a range of similar international organizations aimed at targeting a parasitic worm which can devastate potato crops. [News Source]

FDA contemplating crackdown on salt. Best known for deciding whether medications are safe and effective, the Food and Drug Administration is weighing whether to crack down on plain old salt, which doctors say is harmful in the quantities most Americans consume. [News Source]

Red wine may provide cure for diabetes. Millions of people with adult diabetes could one day be treated with a drug based on the healthy ingredient of red wine which could even help prevent other diseases linked with old age. [News Source]

More bad news about secondhand smoke. Still more evidence of the damage that secondhand smoke can cause was presented this week in Chicago during the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America. [News Source]

Glass of red wine ‘does wonders for vessels’. Adding to evidence that a little wine can do a heart good, a new study suggests that women who drink moderate amounts may have less inflammation in their blood vessels. [News Source]

Bad diet increases cancer risk for poor women. Poor black women in United States cities face a greater risk of getting cancer because of unhealthy diets, according to a report released on Wednesday that says the finding applies to other ethnic groups. [News Source]