Symbiotic relationship between corals and algae faces threat from climate change. One of nature's most fascinating symbiotic arrangement between corals and algae, which led to the formation of the Great Barrier Reef in Australia, is facing grave threats from climate change. [News Source]

Medical students eating badly. Up to a third of female medical students are malnourished and at least one in nine have a severe iron deficiency, prompting fears of high levels of eating disorders among educated women. [News Source]

DNA DIY. Sussing out secrets from your DNA is a growing field: as researchers discover more genetic links, marketers develop more swab-yourself tests. [News Source]

Power Brands Launches Vitamin Enhanced Water in Aluminum Container (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance) Consumers looking for an all-natural drink that is good for their bodies and good for the planet now have a unique new choice -- Aqua Planet. [News Source]

Vitamin C: Can too much be harmful? (Mayo Clinic) Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) is a water-soluble vitamin that supports normal growth and development. Vitamin C also helps your body absorb iron. Because your body doesn't produce or store vitamin C, it's important to include vitamin C in your diet. [News Source]

Vitamin D gets its day in the sun (The Charlotte Observer) Vitamin D is hot. Oprah's talking about it. Patients are asking for it. Doctors are prescribing it. Besides building strong bones, as we've always heard, vitamin D appears to protect against everything from cancer to depression. And most of us are deficient because we don't get enough sun. That's a particular problem for African Americans and for people with kidney and heart disease, according ... [News Source]

Dr. Paul Donohue: Outlook for cystic fibrosis improves (Detroit News) Dear Dr. Donohue: My granddaughter has cystic fibrosis. We were informed that it is a fatal disease. She is 4 months old and receives high potency vitamins, salt and enzymes. What causes it? [News Source]

Vitamin D Deficiency May be to Blame for Soft Bones in Baby’s Skull (Newswise) Softening of the skull bones in normal-looking babies might reflect vitamin D deficiency during pregnancy, according to a new study accepted for publication in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (JCEM). Furthermore, breast-feeding without vitamin D supplementation could prolong the deficiency which might lead to a risk of serious health problems later in life. [News Source]

The Diet Detective: Deceptive calories (The State) When you're thinking about what to eat, you need to ask yourself, "Will it keep me satisfied, or will I be hungry again in 30 minutes?" "Am I getting the vitamins and minerals I need, or am I just entertaining my mouth?" The best food choices are the most nutrient-dense for relatively few calories. Here are a few food comparisons to help you focus on the total profile of the foods you eat, ... [News Source]