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Getting your vitamins and minerals through diet
The benefits of multivitamins are looking doubtful. Can we do without them?
We all know that vitamin supplements are no substitute for a healthy diet, but nobody's perfect when it comes to healthful eating. It can be particularly challenging to get the nutrients you need if you're dieting or if you avoid animal or dairy products. So, many of us take a daily multivitamin as nutritional insurance. But research suggests that multivitamins may not be all they're cracked up to be. Moreover, many multivitamins contain some micronutrients in amounts in excess of those recommended in the government's Dietary Guidelines ... Read More »Left behind after suicide
People bereaved by a suicide often get less support because it's hard for them to reach out — and because others are unsure how to help.
Every year in the United States, 33,000 people take their own lives. Every one of these deaths leaves an estimated six or more "suicide survivors" — people who've lost someone they care about deeply and are left grieving and struggling to understand.
The grief process is always difficult, but a loss through suicide is like no other, and the grieving can be especially complex and traumatic. People coping with this kind of loss ...
In the journals: Routine ovary removal during hysterectomy ill-advised for most women
In the journals Routine ovary removal during hysterectomy ill-advised for most women Every year, about 600,000 women in the United States undergo hysterectomy — mostly for noncancerous conditions, such as fibroids and endometriosis. More than half will have both ovaries removed as well, in a procedure called bilateral oophorectomy, which is performed chiefly to reduce the risk for ovarian cancer. Women at high risk for breast cancer may also undergo bilateral oophorectomy to eliminate the ovarian production of estrogen, which fuels the growth of most breast cancers. A study calls these routine oophorectomies into question. Its conclusion: while almost eliminating ...
In the journals: Average duration of hot flashes may be longer than previously thought
A study of menopausal women found that they experienced hot flashes for an average of more than five years, much longer than had been previously thought.
By the way, doctor: Is taking calcium a problem if you have pseudogout?
I've been diagnosed with pseudogout, which I understand is caused by a buildup of calcium crystals in the joints. Should I be concerned about taking a calcium supplement?
By the way, doctor: What can you tell me about peppermint oil?
What are the pros and cons of taking peppermint oil?
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