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A food lover's guide to fats

Article Abstract:

A review of the latest nutritional research on fats is presented. Most experts still feel margarine is healthier than butter and fish oil can help prevent heart disease. Chocolate contains a type of fat called steric acid that does not raise cholesterol. Eggs, oils and cheeses are also discussed.

Research, Nutrition, Dietary fat, Fatty acids, Food habits

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Bone medicine: finally, there's real help for women with osteoporosis - and a reason for the rest of us to find out if we're at risk

Article Abstract:

Aging has often brought about a weakening of the bones and eventually osteoporosis, but two newly approved drugs, alendronate and calcitonin, have been shown to halt bone loss. The first step for those concerned with bone loss is to request a bone density measurement.

Aging, Bones, Women, Drug therapy, Women's health, Osteoporosis

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E is for effective

Article Abstract:

Vitamin E has been promoted as preventing cancer and heart disease. The evidence of its cancer benefit is inconclusive. Research indicates vitamin E is effective in preventing heart disease, but the daily dose must be above 100 IU.

Prevention, Heart diseases, Vitamin E, Cancer, Cancer prevention

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