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A recent 2013 study demonstrtared tthat patients with severe OSAS had significantly lower levels of 25(OH)D as compared with mild (50 patients), moderate (50 patients) and severe OSAS (50 patients) . Also, the number of patients with serum 25(OH)D deficiency (<10 μg/dl) were higher in OSAS group than in controls. Researchers concluded that when the […]

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For years nutrition experts have advised people with diabetes to bake, broil, or grill their food instead of frying.A University of Illinois study suggests avoiding cooking methods that produce the kind of crusty bits you’d find on a grilled hamburger, especially if you have diabetes and know you’re at increased risk for cardiovascular disease because […]

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Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is a transitional stage between normal aging and dementia. It is important in terms of recognizing memory loss in older people as well as identifying a group of individuals at high risk of developing dementia and who may benefit from preventive strategies. Research study by Zhao et al 2012 has demonstrated […]

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A team of researchers at Case Western Reserve University have developed a multifunctional nanoparticle that enables magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to pinpoint blood vessel plaques caused by atherosclerosis. The technology is a step toward creating a non-invasive method of identifying plaques vulnerable to rupture–the cause of heart attack and stroke—in time for treatment. This shows […]

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Cancer has surpassed heart disease as the biggest killer in Australia, according to a new report from the World Health Organisation (WHO). The WHO’s World Cancer Report found 8.2 million people died from cancer globally in 2012, including 40,000 Australians. The report was last released six years ago and this is the first major international […]

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