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Daily Multivitamin Cuts Men’s Cancer Risk by 8 Percent, Large Study Finds

By JoNel Aleccia, NBC News “After years of research showing dietary supplements failed to prevent cancer, a new study of multivitamin use in men has a surprising message: This one worked. Turns out, a daily dose of Centrum Silver multivitamins … Continue reading

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Grapefruit Juice Plus Medications Equal a Possible Deadly Combination

Via MSN Now: “Did you know grapefruit juice can kill you when taken with certain medications? If you answered “yes,” congratulations: You’re more knowledgeable than most. Doctors writing in the Canadian Medical Association Journal reported that the number of drugs … Continue reading

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Relationship between Loneliness, Death and Functional Decline in Seniors

It’s not good to be a lonely senior. Loneliness in seniors is associated with increased risk of death and functional decline, according to a study just published online (JAMA Network | Archives of Internal Medicine). The significant relationship between death … Continue reading

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