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December 19, 2004
Low Carb Craze May Be Over
"A study by NPD Group, an independent marketing information company, found that the percentage of American adults on any low-carb diet in 2004 peaked at 9.1 percent in February and dropped to 4.9 percent by early November."
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December 15, 2004
Iron Supplements May Help ADHD Children
"Children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) seem to have iron deficiency, according to the results of a small study. The researchers suggest that such kids may benefit from iron supplements."
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Vitamin E in Food May Fight Cancer
Researchers have found that a form of Vitamin E called gamma-tocopherol may fight prostate and lung cancer.
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Fish Oil Supplements Analyzed and Found Safe
Forty-One fish oil supplements were tested for mercury and PCB's and none were found to be contaminated.
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December 14, 2004
Melatonin Supplements for the Sleep Deprived
A comprehensive review of all studies on the use of melatonin supplements to treat sleep disorders found little or no benefit.
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December 06, 2004
Strontium Ranelate for Osteoporosis
A recent study found that the drug strontium ranelate appears to be effective in reducing the risk for a vertebral fracture in women with osteoporosis. The study also found that strontium can reduce the risk of breaking a bone in the vertebral column by 49 percent.
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