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For Coronary Artery Disease Patients, B Vitamins May Not Reduce Cardiovascular Events (Science Daily)
In a large clinical trial involving patients with coronary artery disease, use of B vitamins was not effective for preventing death or cardiovascular events, according to a study published in the Aug. 20 issue of JAMA.

Munch, Crunch and Enjoy the Flavors of September with "Fruits & Veggies - More Matters" Month (Newswise)
"This month, make it a priority to increase your consumption of fresh vegetables and fruits and treat your body to the vitamins and minerals it craves," says The Association for Dressings & Sauces (ADS). The Atlanta-based trade association of salad dressing and sauce manufacturers and suppliers joins the Produce for Better health Foundation in celebrating September as "Fruits and Veggies - More ...

Dorm living -- What kids want may not be what they need (Contra Costa Times)
MOVING DAY TO MARTINI TIME ? Pleasanton schools kick into high gear today, but the class of 2008 is already well on their way. Over the summer, many graduates flew the coop to nest in apartments or dorms as they pursue college or work.

Business Briefs (Spring Observer)
Compiled by JENNIFER SUMMER Vitamins and More supports back-to-school Vitamins and More is committed to helping children start the new school year off right. All children?s supplements are on sale throughout the month of August.

Child malnutrition is an old stain on a new India (Los Angeles Times)
Half of young Indians are malnourished. In a nation seen as a rising power, combating the problem 'has not been a policy priority . . . for the last 40 years,' a U.N. expert says. Sitting in the basket of a hanging scale, 20-month-old Deep Kumar epitomizes the silent but monumental crisis gripping this country: The needle stops at 14 pounds.

The facts about fat: Test your diet IQ (The State)
Do you know everything you need to know to make healthy choices about fat in your diet? Here?s a quiz to help you face the facts about fats. Answer ?true? or ?false.? 1. A healthy diet includes some fats. 2. Bad fats are those that tend to be solid at room temperature, such as butter or shortening. 3. Monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats are bad fats.

Harvin must show he can stay healthy (Independent Florida Alligator)
Sweet mercy, didn?t you take your Flintstone Vitamins as a child? Honestly, I feel for you. Your body hasn?t held up its end of the bargain since you?ve been here: Migraines, your ankles, your neck sprain, a hip pointer, tendonitis in your knee and most recently your heels.

The power of probiotics (Bradenton Herald)
"We do very well with the probiotics," she said. "In fact, probiotics are one of the items that we have in our private label that includes an entire line of vitamins and supplements."

Healthy Lunches Help Kids' Concentration in School (MedicineNet.com)
Title: Healthy Lunches Help Kids' Concentration in School Category: Health News Created: 8/25/2008 2:00:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 8/25/2008

Race-Based Medications, Supplements 'Misleading,' Opinion Piece Says (Medical News Today)
The "development of race-based products such as vitamins and drugs" by pharmaceutical manufacturers is "misleading the public to believe that races are biologically distinct, requiring race-specific products, but the basis for their wares flies in the face of science," Susanne Haga, an assistant