Vitamin E supplements increase the risk of lung cancer (Guardian Unlimited) People who take daily supplements of vitamin E have a slightly higher risk of developing lung cancer, according to one of the largest studies of vitamins ever undertaken [News Source]

Vitamin pills don’t cut lung cancer risk: Study (Reuters via Yahoo! News) People who take vitamin supplements are just as likely as those who don't to develop lung cancer, and vitamin E supplements may actually slightly raise the risk, researchers said on Friday. [News Source]

Vitamin E won’t help, may hurt, cancer study says (Seattle Times) Years of popping vitamins offer no protection from lung cancer, and taking vitamin E at high doses for a long time may even elevate the... [News Source]

Certain vitamin supplements may increase lung cancer risk, especially in smokers (EurekAlert!) Vitamin supplements do not protect against lung cancer, according to a study of more than 77,000 vitamin users. In fact, some supplements may even increase the risk of developing it. [News Source]

Vitamin pills don’t cut lung cancer risk: Study (Reuters via Yahoo! News) People who take vitamin supplements are just as likely as those who don't to develop lung cancer, and vitamin E supplements may actually slightly raise the risk, researchers said on Friday. [News Source]

The Vitamin C Foundation Announces the Publication of the Book, Practicing Medicine Without A License? The Story of … (PRWeb) Practicing Medicine Without A License? The Story of the Linus Pauling Therapy for Heart Disease, copyright 2008 by Owen Fonorow with Sally Snyder Jewell will be available from the Foundation in March 2008. This book by the co-founder of the Vitamin C Foundation covers the greater than 50-year history of the vitamin C theory of heart disease as well as the 12-year history of a therapy for ... [News Source]

State, UNH getting vitamins to female students (Boston Globe) State health officials and the University of New Hampshire are working together to help female students prevent birth defects. [News Source]

Researchers unlock mysteries of vitamin A metabolism during embryonic development (PhysOrg) Researchers at Rutgers have unlocked some of the mysteries of how the developing embryo reacts to fluctuations in the amount of vitamin A present in the maternal blood stream. Their results are presented in the February 28 issue of the Journal of Biological Chemistry. [News Source]

State, UNH getting vitamins to female students (WCAX-TV Vermont) Associated Press - February 28, 2008 10:45 AM ET CONCORD, N.H. (AP) - State health officials and the University of New Hampshire are working together to help female students prevent birth... [News Source]

New study searching for liver cancer causes. For nearly two years now, the News 4 Trouble Shooters have been investigating why people living near the former Kelly Air Force Base are dying of liver cancer at a rate twice as high as other parts of Texas. [News Source]

Could ch-ch-ch-chia seeds help you live a longer life? Chia seeds, derived from a mint-related plant known as salvia hispanica and once eaten by the Aztecs, are high in protein, fiber, calcium and omega-3 fatty acids known to help prevent heart disease. [News Source]

Blinded by the light. For one hour, one night next month, Melbourne will embrace the bright promise of Earth Hour. [News Source]