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December 8, 2011

Study: Low vitamin D levels associated with risk factor for diabetes

A recent study of obese and nonobese children found that low vitamin D levels are significantly more prevalent in obese children and are associated with risk factors for Type 2 diabetes.

January 20, 2011

New aspirin formulation may be easier on stomach, GI tract

A recent clinical trial involving a new drug formulation incorporating aspirin with soy-derived phosphatidylcholine found that the drug combination significantly can reduce irritation to the stomach and upper gastrointestinal tract.