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Many 'Natural' Products Make Dubious Claims
A product with "natural" ingredients may be no better for you than one with artificial ingredients, but a lot of us still trust advertisements that suggest as much. Yet ads are often full of dubious scientific claims.
Nations:U.S.
2009-02-19
Huge study boosts disappointment on multivitamins
CHICAGO - The largest study ever of multivitamin use in older women found the pills did nothing to prevent common cancers or heart disease. The eight-year study in 161,808 postmenopausal women echoes recent disappointing vitamin studies in men.
Nations:U.S. Source:(AP)
2009-02-09
Study finds one-third of US kids take vitamins
CHICAGO - About a third of U.S. children and teens take vitamins, even though most of those taking the pills are healthy, active kids who probably don't need them, a new study suggests. Youngsters who could benefit the most from vitamins -- kids in fair or poor health with the worst eating habits -- were the least likely to take them, researchers reported.
Nations:U.S. Source:(AP)
2009-02-02
With economy sour, consumers sweet on herbal meds
CHICAGO - The choice between $75 prescription sleeping pills or a $5 herbal alternative is a no-brainer for Cathy and Bernard Birleffi, whose insurance costs have skyrocketed along with the nation's financial woes.
Nations:U.S. Activities:2008 U.S. Recession Source:(AP)
2009-01-13
Millions of older Americans use risky drug combos
CHICAGO - At least 2 million older Americans are taking a combination of drugs or supplements that can be a risky mix -- from blood thinners and cholesterol pills to aspirin and ginkgo capsules -- a new study warns.
Nations:U.S. Source:(AP)
2008-12-24
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