News health 2008-05-08 Andanh.com

The Vitamin D dilemma Thu, 08 May 2008 01:06:00 EST
Vitamin D, the "sunshine vitamin" associated with strong bones, is gaining attention as a possible super nutrient. But widespread vitamin D deficiencies exist even in healthy people in developed countries, such as the United States.

Cell-phone service sends reminder to take your pills Thu, 08 May 2008 01:01:00 EST
In today's hectic world, it's easy to forget to take your blood-pressure medicine — or any medication, for that matter. But there's a new way to get reminders by cell phone and to look up drug information, such as side effects and potential drug interactions. It's called The Pill Phone.

take action so your doctor won't have to Thu, 08 May 2008 00:23:00 EST
Health-care costs are escalating and taking a progressively bigger bite out of the family budget. American automakers are crying foul, because they have to add a huge amount to the final sale price of their cars to cover health insurance for workers. So, what are we doing?

Walk takes aim at brain cancer Thu, 08 May 2008 00:35:00 EST
The Michael Quinlan Brain Tumor Foundation's seventh annual 5K Walk will be Saturday at Waterfront Park. A pre-walk concert is planned tomorrow.

Label tells what's in that juice Thu, 08 May 2008 01:04:00 EST
"What's the difference between the various juice types, such as 100 percent juice versus juice cocktail?"

Changing the baby (bag) Thu, 08 May 2008 00:17:00 EST
New moms might appreciate this as a Mother's Day gift that will help them get out more. It's an all-in-one baby bag by Korbie that changes from a diaper bag to fold-out bassinet to changing table.

Gloss risky to lips Thu, 08 May 2008 00:19:00 EST
Shiny lip balms and glosses may attract ultraviolet rays and increase the risk of skin cancer, warns a dermatologist at Baylor University Medical Center at Dallas.

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