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A ChIP-seq defined genome-wide map of vitamin D receptor binding: Associations with disease and evolution Source: Genome Research, Aug 24, 2010

feeds@prohealth.com (SV Ramagopalan, et al.) — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 01:00:13 PDT

Genome analysis finds vit D significantly affects 2776 genomic positions and 229 genes - with intense activity near autoimmune and cancer-associated genes.

Artery compressing base of brain can be factor in type 2 diabetes, groundbreaking study suggests

feeds@prohealth.com (x) — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 01:00:13 PDT

"Represents a major breakthrough in our understanding about the central nervous system etiology of the disease and the potential of surgical intervention as an alternative therapy for a significant subset of patients."

From Our Readers - Comments & Suggestions - 08-11-10

feeds@prohealth.com (x) — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 01:00:13 PDT

MS diet, chronic pain drug trial at Columbia, low back pain, Crohn's virus, WPI twin in UK, sugar avoider treat, RA misdiagnosis, drug side effects site, mold alert, transcranial electronic stimulation, & more.

Cholesterol-Depleted Brain May Account for Statin Drug-Related Anxiety & Depression

feeds@prohealth.com (x) — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 01:00:13 PDT

Cholesterol depletion equals depletion of the "well-being" neurotransmitter serotonin in the brain.

Sunshine Vitamin Has D-lightful Health Benefits

feeds@prohealth.com (Karen Lee Richards*) — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 01:00:13 PDT

Vitamin D surpasses all other vitamins in the multitude of health benefits it offers.

Cause-Specific Cardiovascular Risk Associated With Nonsteroidal Antiinflammatory Drugs Among Healthy Individuals Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes, Jun 8, 2010

feeds@prohealth.com (Emil Loldrup Fosb�l, et al.) — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 01:00:13 PDT

One widely prescribed NSAID seems more potentially deadly than the infamous Vioxx, and ibuprofen raises average stroke risk 29% - in healthy people. Naproxen (Aleve) fared well.

Examination of the antiglycemic properties of vinegar in healthy adults Source: Annals of Nutrition & Metabolism, 2010

feeds@prohealth.com (Carol S Johnson, et al.) — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 01:00:13 PDT

Vinegar consumed with carbohydrates cuts resulting blood sugar level about 20% vs. no vinegar.

From Our Readers - Comments & Suggestions 06-02-10

feeds@prohealth.com (x) — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 01:00:13 PDT

Info on bladder pain, MS, thyroid disease, artificial sweeteners, walking & plantar fasciitis, pain drugs, sun screen and perfume precautions, prescription savings, breast cancer news, and more. ,

Health Benefits Are Brewing in Green Tea

feeds@prohealth.com (Karen Lee Richards*) — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 01:00:13 PDT

A tremendous amount of research adds constantly to evidence of green tea's ability to support the body's natural defense systems.

New bunion correction procedure avoids cutting bone, employs repositioning wires

feeds@prohealth.com (x) — Wed, 26 May 2010 01:00:13 PDT

Reportedly reduces pain, recovery time, and complications versus traditional surgery