Monday, December 1, 2008

Diets Low in Vitamin D Raise Health Risks

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How Much Sodium Is Hiding in Your Favorite Foods?
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e3mH0NE6v10IfV0BY6w0EK
Why It Matters:
Some common foods may have a lot more sodium than you realize. See
what Consumer Reports reveals about take-out salads, pancake mixes,
candy, and more.
Also See:
> Salt Shockers Slideshow: High-Sodium Surprises
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e3mH0NE6v10IfV0BY6P0Ef
> WebMD's Hypertension/High Blood Pressure Health Center
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e3mH0NE6v10IfV0BY6Q0Eg


Drive and Talk on Cell Phone: Ring Up More Roadway Errors
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e3mH0NE6v10IfV0BY6R0Eh
Why It Matters:
Talk on the phone and you're liable to make a lot more mistakes behind
the wheel, according to a study in the Journal of Experimental
Psychology: Applied. See what types of errors chatty drivers are more
likely to make and why it didn't matter if they had their hands free
or not.
Also See:
> No More Cell Phones While Driving
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e3mH0NE6v10IfV0BY6S0Ei
> Are Cell Phones Safe? Questions & Answers
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e3mH0NE6v10IfV0BY6T0Ej
> Cell Phones Risky During Pregnancy?
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e3mH0NE6v10IfV0BY6U0Ek
> Cell Phone Making You Itch?
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e3mH0NE6v10IfV0BY6V0El
> When Technology Addiction Takes Over Your Life
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e3mH0NE6v10IfV0BY6W0Em


Epilepsy Drug Linked to Autism
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e3mH0NE6v10IfV0BY6X0En
Why It Matters:
Babies were much more likely to develop autism if their moms took
valproate for epilepsy during pregnancy. How much did the drug seem to
raise the risk? See the study, published in the journal Neurology.
Also See:
> WebMD's Autism Spectrum Disorders Health Center
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e3mH0NE6v10IfV0BY6Y0Eo
> Rainfall, Autism May Be Linked
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e3mH0NE6v10IfV0BY6Z0Ep
> Women, Pregnancy and Epilepsy
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e3mH0NE6v10IfV0BY6a0Ew
> Topamax May Raise Risk of Birth Defects
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e3mH0NE6v10IfV0BY6b0Ex
> WebMD's Epilepsy Health Center
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e3mH0NE6v10IfV0BY6c0Ey

Diets Low in Vitamin D Raise Health Risks
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e3mH0NE6v10IfV0BY6x0EL
Why It Matters:
See why a new study in the Journal of the American College of
Cardiology could prompt more doctors to ask their patients about their
vitamin D intake - especially those at risk of developing heart
disease.
Also See:
> Supplement Your Knowledge of Vitamin D
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e3mH0NE6v10IfV0BY6d0Ez
> Are You Getting Enough Vitamin D?
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e3mH0NE6v10IfV0BY6e0E1
> Risk of Dying Linked to Low Vitamin D
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e3mH0NE6v10IfV0BY6f0E2
> Vitamin D May Cut Risk of Type 1 Diabetes
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e3mH0NE6v10IfV0BY6g0E3

Doctors Recommend Widespread HIV Screening
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e3mH0NE6v10IfV0BY6h0E4
Why It Matters:
On World AIDS Day, the American College of Physicians encourages HIV
tests to everyone over age 13, regardless of whether they're
considered to be at risk. Find out why.
Also See:
> WebMD's HIV and AIDS Health Center
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e3mH0NE6v10IfV0BY6i0E5
> World AIDS Day: Powerful Reflections
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e3mH0NE6v10IfV0BY6j0E6


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DRUG & PRODUCT WATCH

> FAQ: Melamine in U.S. Baby Formula
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e3mH0NE6v10IfV0BY6m0EA
> Watchdog Group: Soft Plastic Toys Are Health Risk
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e3mH0NE6v10IfV0BY6n0EB
> Doctors Often Prescribe Drugs for 'Off-Label' Uses
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