New Focus on the Health Benefits of Vitamin D

The American Academy of Pediatrics has just begun recommending double the previous recommended intake of vitamin D for infants and children.

Vitamin D is gaining more attention in multiple medical disciplines and adequate intakes have been found to reduce mortality from all causes.

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Aspirin for Disease Prevention

I summarize recommendations by the American Heart Association, the American Cancer Society and the U. S. Preventive Services Task Force concerning regular use of aspirin for disease prevention. Benefits of aspirin therapy are weighed against risks of g.i. bleeding and stroke.
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Cholesterol Screening in Children: The Current Debate

High cholesterol is widely recognized as a risk factor for heart disease in adults. With the epidemic of obesity in children, it is now a concern in pediatric patients. Cholesterol screening is now recommended for children with certain risk factors.

This article will explain the reasons some authorities are recommending cholesterol screening for high-risk children and you will understand why there is debate.

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Lisa Nelson is a registered dietician who can help you design a heart-healthy diet for your child.

Choosing Over-the-Counter Ringworm, Athlete's Foot, and Jock Itch Remedies

Five Active Ingredients Are Found in the Majority of Ringworm, Athlete's foot, and Jock Itch Remedies

OTC body ringworm, jock itch, and athlete's foot remedies are available under many brand names. The same brand name may also may be sold with different ingredients. By learning 5 ingredient names, you can go right past the advertising hype and simplify your selection.
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What You Don't Know About Asthma Could Kill You

Asthma can be fatal if it is not adequately controlled. Patients sometimes recklessly discontinue asthma medications when they are symptom free.

To better manage your asthma, learn three categories of asthma treatments, why they are prescribed, what they do, and why they are so important.
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Choosing Over-the-Counter Cough, Congestion & Cold Remedies

This article gives you information to properly select OTC cough, cold, congestion, or allergy remedies based on their ingredients, bypassing the advertising hype and misleading claims of manufacturers. After learning the names of just a few basic ingredients, you will be able to avoid duplications in your medicine cabinet and you will understand which ingredients are for cough, which are for congestion, and which are for allergy.

Print the article and keep it in your wallet so that you can refer to it at the store.
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