`Vitamin D may not offer protection against cancer, diabetes and dementia`
Washington – Researchers have cast doubt on vitamin D’s ability to offer us protection against diseases like cancer, diabetes and dementia. According to French researchers, low vitamin D levels don’t cause ill health. Recent evidence has come to light that shows that it may play a part in... read more »
Higher vitamin D levels in pregnancy may result in stronger babies
Washington – Researchers have suggested that babies are likely to have stronger muscles if their mothers had a higher level of vitamin D in their body while they are pregnant. In the research vitamin D levels were measured in 678 mothers in the later stages of pregnancy. When the children... read more »
‘Made in China’ plant can fight chronic pain
New York – Suffering from chronic pain? Well, a plant used in Chinese medicine may be of help. A plant used for centuries as a pain reliever in Chinese medicine may also help relieve chronic pain, said a study. “We have found a key pain-relieving compound known as dehydrocorybulbine... read more »
Insured people use emergency rooms more
New York – People covered under health care plan use emergency rooms 40 percent more than those who do not have health insurance, claimed a study. “When you cover the uninsured, emergency room use goes up by a large magnitude,” said Amy Finkelstein, Ford Professor of Economics at the... read more »
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