Latest News on Vitamins and Health

Vitamins plan ‘to cut prison violence’ (Daily Telegraph)
Sunday January 13th 2008, 9:02 pm

Prisoners will be given vitamins and mineral supplements in an attempt to improve their behaviour and cut down on violence behind bars, The Daily Telegraph has learned [News Source]

Vitamin D: the miracle cure? (Daily Telegraph)
Sunday January 13th 2008, 7:36 pm

As a lack of vitamin D is linked to various diseases and the return of rickets, Glenda Cooper discovers why a winter top-up is good for you. [News Source]

The Muscle Chow diet (AM New York)
Sunday January 13th 2008, 5:27 pm

Working out isn't all just sweat and dumbbells. According to Men's Health columnist Gregg Avedon, building muscle requires diet of healthy foods and proper vitamins to complement your workout routine. His book "Muscle Chow" contains over 150 recipes designed to fuel you through your reps and help you attain the lean, brawny body you've been pumping iron for. [News Source]

W. Virginia schools suspend caffeine.
Sunday January 13th 2008, 9:00 am

With Gov. Joe Manchin’s blessing, state Board of Education members voted 8-1 Thursday to ban the sale of caffeinated beverages in public high schools. [News Source]

SNP to launch controversial ‘buy Scottish’ food policy.
Sunday January 13th 2008, 9:00 am

A controversial bid to boost Scottish food will be launched this week as part of a Government plan to change the way the nation eats. [News Source]

Some say bulbs threaten environment.
Sunday January 13th 2008, 9:00 am

Amid a torrent of customer backlash against a new energy conservation surcharge, some pollution experts are saying the charge wasn’t the only factor Maryland Power officials didn’t think through before mailing out 440,000 CFL bulbs. [News Source]