Health and Medical Information

Research from Canada suggests that women with breast cancer who were low in Vitamin D at the time of their diagnosis had a higher risk of the cancer spreading and poorer survival rates compared with women who had adequate levels of Vitamin D.The study is to be presented in two weeks time at the 44th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) by lead investigator Dr Pamela Goodwin of Mount Sinai Hospital in Toronto, and colleagues.

Dietitians of Canada is one of 12 organizations joining forces on World Hypertension Day (WHD), May 17, 2008 to shine the spotlight on the importance of a healthy blood pressure. High blood pressure is the number one risk factor for stroke and heart disease, but because there are no obvious symptoms, it is often called the “silent killer.” This year’s WHD Theme - Measure Your Blood Pressure at Home - is one of several positive actions Canadians can take to protect their health.

The proposed health check for four year old children is a very limited response to a complex issue without follow-up treatment, according to the Dietitians Association of Australia (DAA). The leading nutrition organisation said this initiative, announced in yesterday’s budget, was a step in the right direction, but risked leaving families in the dark, with a problem but no help to solve it.

Bio-Synergy, market leaders in sports nutrition and functional waters unveils startling survey results which demonstrate that British women are confident in how they look.