Early Parkinson’s Patients Have Low Vitamin D Counts

Taking vitamin D is an important part of any nutritional supplement regimen. Regular doses of the vitamin keep bones healthy, muscles moving smoothly and osteoporosis at bay. Now, though, scientists are saying that people who are just beginning to experience Parkinson’s disease may have insufficient levels of vitamin D. A study published in the Archives

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Chokeberries Could Serve As A Natural Way To Monitor Cholesterol, Inflammation

While many berries are known for having that offer multiple health benefits, some individuals may not realize the health benefits that are found in chokeberries. In a new study published in the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology, researchers found that rats that consumed chokeberries were able to regulate weight gain, and keep blood

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Nausea, Vomiting Likely Flu Symptoms During Later Trimesters Of Pregnancy

Nausea and vomiting experienced during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy may be symptoms of the flu, according a study published in the May edition of Obstetrics and Gynecology. A team of researchers led by Vanessa Rogers, an assistant professor of obstetrics and gynecology at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, studied influenza

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Folic acid may promote heart health in newborns

New research into the impact of folic acid supplementation during pregnancy shows it decreases the incidence of congenital heart defects, according to Canadian scientists. All grain products sold in Canada have been fortified with folic acid since 1998, and researchers from McGill University reviewed provincial databases which showed the rate of congenital heart defects between

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