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January 6, 2016 - Issue 3427


Health Conditions in Which Vitamin D Plays an Important Role

health condition

January 6, 2016

Without fail, all doctors need to order this test for their patients. If your levels are low, it's easy to fix. It's a factor behind immune dysfunction, depression, dry eye, MS, bowel disease, asthma, HIV/AIDS, inflammatory diseases like rheumatoid arthritis, and more.

Here's What Happens to Your Brain When You Get Drunk

alcohol poisoning

January 6, 2016

Have you ever wondered what happens inside your body when you have a few drinks? Alcohol affects your body in multiple ways, and the effects vary depending on your weight, health status, and even your mood.

New Recommendation for Adults Turning 40: Preventive Statin Use

statin use

January 6, 2016

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) may soon be advising the use of statin cholesterol-lowering drugs for people without heart disease — starting at age 40. Take this advice with a grain of salt, especially in light of new research linking the drugs to premature aging.