Posted by: admin on: June 5, 2011
90-95% yield in Vit D assay; Another field where primary care practitioner has to look for vague symptoms eg minor aches and pains all over; some bone pains, discomfort in virtually any posture and ask for an assay. Deficiency will be on the rise largely due to lesser consumption of milk/ milk products, less exposure […]
Posted by: admin on: April 27, 2011
U.S. researchers said they found that children and adolescents noticed the calories posted on the menu but the calorie counts made little difference in what they chose to order. The researchers said taste was the most important factor the children and teens gave for their menu selections. The study, published online in the International Journal […]
Posted by: admin on: April 25, 2011
A lack of research and regulation associated with energy drinks, combined with reports of toxicity and high consumption, may result in potentially dangerous health consequences in children, adolescents, and young adults, according to a review of According to the review, self-report surveys indicate that energy drinks are regularly consumed by 30% to 50% of children, […]
Posted by: admin on: April 25, 2011
When we do epidemiologic studies and try to see what people’s habits are, one thing that seems to come out over and over again is that people who consume fish seem to have less cardiovascular disease, particularly less coronary disease. The reason for this seems to be the n-3 marine fatty acids in fish, and […]
Posted by: admin on: April 22, 2011
New studies Researchers at the University of California-Davis have suggested that drinking V8 100% vegetable juice may be a simple way for people to increase their vegetable intake and may help them manage their weight. Drinking vegetables juices can be an effective tool in achieving behavior change. Eating more vegetables can be a helpful strategy […]