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• Low Vitamin D Tied to Depression in Older Adults
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Poor levels also cause increase in serum parathyroid hormone readings, study says
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 FRIDAY, May 16 (HealthDay News) -- Low levels of vitamin D and high levels of a hormone secreted by the parathyroid glands may increase the risk of depression in older adults, according to a new report.
The Dutch study, published in the May issue of Archives of General Psychiatry, supports previous speculation by researchers that vitamin D, depression and other psychiatric illne |
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• Cheaper Earrings More Likely to Contain Nickel
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But report could not establish safe-limit price as guide for avoiding exposure
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 SATURDAY, May 17 (HealthDay News) -- Those inexpensive earrings you bought from a hip young street artist may be good for your wallet but bad for your ears and skin.
A new report finds that many pairs of earrings sold for less than $50 by local San Francisco stores and artists contain nickel, which can cause dermatitis on the earlobes and repeated exposure can make treatment difficult.< |
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• FDA Panel Considers Toll-Free Number for TV Drug Ads
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Consumers could report side effects, but critics want agency to act, not wait years |
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