But whether children without vitamin deficiency would benefit remains unclear, study finds THURSDAY, Aug. 23 (HealthDay News) — Taking vitamin D supplements may lower children’s risk of respiratory infections, according to a new study. The study included nearly 250 schoolchildren in Mongolia with low blood levels of vitamin D during winter. Taking a daily vitamin...

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It can bolster your heart and lungs (HealthDay News) — Dancing is a fun way to exercise, and it can offer many health benefits for people of any size. The U.S. National Institutes of Health says the health benefits of dancing could include: Better muscle tone. Improved flexibility. Improved heart strength. Improved lung function. –...

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Dietitian says even small weight gain raises students’ risk for chronic disease SUNDAY, Aug. 19 (HealthDay News) — Although the dreaded “Freshman 15″ — a reference to the pounds gained by new college students — has been revealed by researchers to be a bit of an exaggeration, students should still take steps to avoid gaining...

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Branding tactics used to sell junk food also may be used to promote better nutrition, research shows TUESDAY, Aug. 21 (HealthDay News) — Superheroes and other popular kids’ characters have been used to sell junk food, candy and other sugary treats to children for decades, but new research shows they also can be used to...

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Branding tactics used to sell junk food also may be used to promote better nutrition, research shows TUESDAY, Aug. 21 (HealthDay News) — Superheroes and other popular kids’ characters have been used to sell junk food, candy and other sugary treats to children for decades, but new research shows they also can be used to...

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Early study suggests chemical similarities between prescription meds and certain foods By Maureen SalamonHealthDay Reporter SUNDAY, Aug. 19 (HealthDay News) — The notion that eating certain foods when feeling blue is a form of self-medicating is gaining traction after scientists identified some ingredients very similar chemically to a widely used prescription mood-stabilizing drug. The research,...

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