Week of February 8, 2010
	Nutrition Update

Maybe it Wasn't the Barbecued Spareribs

A new analysis of published studies finds no clear link between intake of saturated fat and onset of heart disease. Details.

Pink Tuna Seems Safer

More than half of 300 canned tuna samples tested by University of Nevada researchers contained unsafe amounts of mercury. Details.

Taking Ginkgo or St. John's Wort?

Herbal medications can interfere with many drugs. Details.

Kidneys Important to Bone Health

Even a slight loss of kidney function can weaken bones and lead to life-threatening fractures. Details.

Snoring Might Make You Stupid

People with severe obstructive sleep apnea have less gray matter in certain areas of the cerebral cortex, new research shows. Details.

HRT vs. Colon Cancer

Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) may help to protect menopausal women from colon cancer. Details.

Confusion Could Presage a Stroke

Problems with memory or thinking could signal an increased likelihood of stroke. Details.

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