Dark Chocolates On Valentine’s Day Are Better For You

A recent study, published just in time for Valentine’s Day, states that dark chocolate is the “heart-healthy” way to go, not only on Valentine’s day, but all year long. Dr…

Acute Lung Injury Patients Don’t Benefit From Less Nutritional Support

A study published early in JAMA , to coincide with the presentation at the 41st Critical Care Congress, reveals that even though some data indicated that lower caloric nourishment via a feeding tube may be beneficial for critically ill patients in need of mechanical ventilation, those with acute lung injury who received a smaller amount of nourishment displayed no improvement i…

Low Levels Of Vitamin D Found In 44 Percent Of Postmenopausal Women With Wrist Fracture

Wrist fractures, also called distal radius fractures (DRF), are among the most common osteoporosis-related fractures occurring on average 15 years earlier than hip fractures.