Friday 20 September 2019

Low Vitamin D Levels, Shorter Life?

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When it came to the cause of death, vitamin D levels were most clearly linked to deaths from diabetes complications.



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Don't Let Fear of Cancer Keep You From Doctor Visits

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Those most likely to skip appointments are men under 30 or over 85, people living in poor areas, and those with gastrointestinal symptoms, the study found.



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Maker Halts Distribution of Generic Zantac Due to Possible Carcinogen

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A distribution halt is not the same as a full recall, and it means that generic Zantac (ranitidine) remaining on store shelves can still be sold, CBS News reported.



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Thursday 19 September 2019

Purdue Says Sacklers May Walk From Opioid Deal if Judge Does Not Block Cases


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Scientists Discover New Way Fat Harms Your Arteries

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The British researchers found that in heart disease patients who are obese, body fat surrounding the arteries tends to secrete high amounts of a protein called WNT5A. The protein, in turn, appears to have "toxic" effects within the blood vessels.



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