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D is for ?

By Hot Flash

Vitamin D is in the news as being a preventative for all kinds of things including osteoporosis, heart disease and even diabetes.  And now researchers from of the University of Michigan have reported that low levels of Vitamin D  prior to menopause (before age 45) are associated with an increased risk of elevated systolic blood pressure 15 years later.  "This is preliminary... »

Bone Fracture Risk: 50:50 >50

By Hot Flash

A recent article in the Wall Street Journal discusses the issue of Osteoporosis and the risks associated with the drugs prescribed to treat it.  Of the 80 Million women in the US suffer from Osteoporosis with another 30 odd million at risk due to low bone density. It's estimated that one half of women over age 50 will suffer an osteoporosis-related... »

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