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Learning About Calcium

Written by Julie Webster on November 17, 2009 - 12:52pm

Of the calcium, 99% is stored in the bones with the balance being stored in the body fluids.

Latest Comment by Pat Elliott on November 19, 2009 - 5:04pm View Comments

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Replete gallbladder

ASKED by Ozzigirl on November 17, 2009 - 9:12pm

25 yrs ago I was diagnosed with gallstones which I thought went after visiting a naturepath. After years of no attack's I started having spasm's last week.

Latest Comment by Diane Porter on November 19, 2009 - 8:52am View Comments

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Gene Research Identifies Risk of Colorectal Cancer

Written by Maryann Gromisch on November 18, 2009 - 6:37am

Colorectal cancer is a malignant tumor which develops in the colon or the rectum. The American Cancer Society estimates 106,100 new cases of colon cancer, 52,010 in men and 54,090 in women, and 40,870 new cases of rectal cancer, 23,580 in men and 17,290 in women, will be diagnosed this year. (1)

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Celebrate Your Independence With the Great American Smokeout

Written by Lynette Summerill on November 17, 2009 - 9:15am

For the past 32 years, the Great American Smokeout has made being a quitter something to celebrate. The event challenges tobacco users to quit for at least one day with the hope that single day will be the catalyst to quit completely.

Latest Comment by Pat Elliott on November 17, 2009 - 5:50pm View Comments

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A Father-Daughter Link in Colorectal Cancer

Written by Maryann Gromisch on November 16, 2009 - 7:10am

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most common cancer in the United States. Most of these cancers begin as a polyp, which is a growth of tissue that starts in the lining and extends into the center of the colon or rectum. An adenoma is a type of polyp which can become cancerous. Early removal of a polyp may prevent advancement of this stage. (1)

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Chocolate, Mushrooms and Immunity

Written by Linda Fugate on November 10, 2009 - 7:37am

The medical literature has numerous articles on dietary products that affect the immune system. Chocolate and mushrooms are two that stand out.

Latest Comment by Anonymous on November 12, 2009 - 11:40am View Comments

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Cancer Screening, Is It Really All It's Cracked Up To Be?

Written by Lynette Summerill on November 12, 2009 - 8:36am

Late last month, a New York Times article about cancer screening started a media firestorm when it quoted an American Cancer Society (ACS) spokesperson saying they’d overstated the benefits of detecti

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Are charcoal supplements safe to take?

ASKED by Anonymous on March 27, 2009 - 11:12pm

My friends swears by activated charcoal. She buys Nature's Way brand and says that taking one after a meal can help reduce gas and/or bloating.

Latest Comment by Anonymous on November 10, 2009 - 8:26pm View Comments

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Vitamin D May Play Cancer Prevention Role

Written by Lynette Summerill on November 10, 2009 - 8:28am

A growing body of laboratory and animal evidence as well as epidemiological data shows low levels of vitamin D may contribute to certain types of cancer. Conversely, strong biological and mechanistic bases indicate that vitamin D may play some role in the prevention of colon, prostate, and breast cancers.

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