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Prostate cancer risk related to men's height
Who knew that height can determine how at risk you may be for prostate cancer. It's what we call a "modest risk marker' but it's worthy of a look-see. For every 3.9 extra inches of height that a man has, the risk for developing prostate cancer increases by about 6%. So a man who is one foot (12 inches) taller than the shortest man in the study would, according to this study, have a 19% higher risk of developing prostate cancer. FINALLY........a great reason to want to be short (or to ...
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Expert & Community Posts
Calcium Needs
By Heather Reese , Health Expert...gone through menopause must consume more calcium. Sources of Calcium Dairy foods and those... Read more »
10 Easy Ways to Add Calcium to Your Diet
By PJ Hamel , Health Expert...like that’s a good source of calcium. 6) Find good sources of calcium in unexpected places.... Read more »
Vitamin D, Calcium and Your Bones
By Jennifer Rackley , Health Expert...are more easily absorbed by the body. Some good sources of calcium include: yogurt, milk,... Read more »
More Bone Friendly Recipes for Osteoporosis Awareness Month
By Rose Chon , Health Expert...recipes focus on kid-friendly foods that are high in calcium, which can help prevent the onset... Read more »
Bone Health
By Patrika Tsai , Health Expert...calcium. Even vegetables and beans can be good sources of calcium. One cup of broccoli has... Read more »
Health Guide
Preventing Falls and Fractures: Bone Health
...1,200 mg of calcium daily by eating calcium-rich foods and taking calcium supplements.Good dietary sources of calcium includedairy products such as low-fat milk, yogurt, and cheese orange juice,... Read more »What are the treatments and drugs used to treat GERD?
...stop smoking. A doctor should be notified if the patient takes any of the following medications: calcium channel blockers, ß-agonists, a-adrenergic agonists, theophylline, nitrates, and... Read more »Calcium in diet
...calcium-containing portion! Other dairy products such as yogurt, most cheeses, and buttermilk are excellent sources of calcium and are available in low-fat or fat-free versions. Milk is also a... Read more »Osteoporosis: Risk Factors
...people.Calcium requires adequate vitamin D in order to be absorbed by the body. In the United States, many food sources of calcium such as milk are fortified with vitamin D. Click the icon to see... Read more »Causes of Cardiac Enlargement
...of the muscular thickening can be reversed by the use of beta-blocker medication. In addition, the calcium channel blocker verapamil has been shown to improve prognosis for those with... Read more »Images
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Calcium Linked to Prostate Cancer
September 09, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Too much calcium in a man's bloodstream could increase his risk of developing fatal prostate cancer, according to a new study.... Read summary »
Vitamin D and Calcium: No Breast Cancer Benefit
November 18, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Calcium and vitamin D supplements do not protect postmenopausal women from breast cancer, a new study reveals. Researchers... Read summary »
Drug Could Fight Sleep-Related Obesity
May 21, 2009(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Could the way you sleep be linked to how much you weigh? Scientists from Merck Research Laboratories say they believe the... Read summary »
How the Brain Recovers from Stroke
June 25, 2009(Ivanhoe Newswire) There is a new "HUMMR" on the block. It is smaller than its automotive counterpart, but no less powerful. Scientists at the... Read summary »
Live Longer with Vitamin D
March 20, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Adding a vitamin D supplement to your daily diet might not be a bad idea. European researchers who reviewed 18 studies... Read summary »
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