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What to Look for When Choosing Prenatal Vitamins
Medically Reviewed by Dr. Andrea Eisenberg, MD Your Health

What to Look for When Choosing Prenatal Vitamins

Regardless of if you’re already pregnant or trying to conceive, popping daily prenatal vitamins can help keep you and baby healthy in various ways—by lessening instances of morning sickness and nausea during the first trimester, by filling in gaps in your diet, and by supporting your body from conception through to a healthy delivery.

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Essential Nutrients Every Child Needs!
Medically Reviewed by Julie Ching, MS, RDN, CDE Children

Essential Nutrients Every Child Needs!

As parents, we often worry about whether or not our kids are getting all the essential vitamins and nutrients they need to stay healthy and active. Eating a well balanced diet is definitely part of warding off illness, staying focused, and having the energy necessary to, well, be kids. The following 11 nutrients are vital for each and every child.

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Atorvastatin Calcium Tablet Recall: Product May Contain Glass Particles
By Catherine Roberts Latest Health Recalls

Atorvastatin Calcium Tablet Recall: Product May Contain Glass Particles

Ranbaxy Inc has recalled 41 lots of their Atorvastatin Calcium Tablet product due to a possible glass contamination. The glass appears as sand-like particles less than 1 mm in size. There is no information about the cause of this contamination. There have been no reports of illness or injury in association with this recall. The […]

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Thyroid Disorder For Low Calcium Levels: Women At Risk
By Jim Greene Diet and Nutrition News & Advice

Thyroid Disorder For Low Calcium Levels: Women At Risk

Lack of dietary calcium intake can increase women’s risk of a thyroid condition. Thyroid conditions can in turn lead to bone fractures and kidney stones, according to scientists. Women with the highest intake of dietary calcium had a 44% reduced risk of developing primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT), compared with the group with the lowest intake, stated […]

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