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Monthly Vitamin D3 Supplementation Safe and Effective
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A single 45,000-IU dose of vitamin D3 given every 4 weeks is as safe as smaller daily or weekly doses and is as effective in achieving protective levels of serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D, according to a study conducted in Israel. Reuters Health Information
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Midlife Bone Fracture a Risk Factor for Male Breast Cancer
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In men, the risk of developing breast cancer is increased by having a first-degree relative with breast cancer, being obese and physically inactive, and "somewhat surprisingly," having a bone fracture after the age of 45, researchers report in the October 7th issue of the Journal of the National Cancer Institute. Reuters Health Information
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Gaining Weight Does Not Reduce Joint Space in Knee OA
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Although obesity is a risk factor for osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee, in obese women, greater body mass index (BMI) does not subsequently lead to reduced joint space, French and US researchers report in the November issue of Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases. Reuters Health Information
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