May 22, 2022 02:21 AM
Over 65 and taking calcium pills to boost bones? They could be harming your heart
https://www.mailplus.co.uk/edition/healt...your-heart
INTRO: Calcium supplements taken by millions of Britons to boost bone health could cause heart damage in some people, say doctors.
The warning comes as new research shows older adults with a common cardiac problem are a third more likely to die - from any cause - if they take the pills.
These findings add to mounting evidence that excess calcium in the body can have a negative effect on the body.
Now experts advise anyone without a specific medical need against taking the pills - with one diet scientist branding them dangerous and without any clear benefit... (MORE - details)
Infants hospitalized due to nationwide shortage of baby formula
https://www.newsy.com/stories/infants-ho...-shortage/
INTRO: About 98% of infant formula consumed in the U.S. is produced domestically, only 2% is imported. Officials say U.S. air force planes left today from Germany with more than 70,000 pounds of baby formula on board. This, as the situation grows dire.
Doctors in some states are now treating infants dehydrated and in need of IV fluids due to a lack of proper nutrition. Parents across the country becoming more desperate to find formula, as it becomes nearly impossible to track down... (MORE - details)
https://youtu.be/gYw8oYqesp8
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https://www.mailplus.co.uk/edition/healt...your-heart
INTRO: Calcium supplements taken by millions of Britons to boost bone health could cause heart damage in some people, say doctors.
The warning comes as new research shows older adults with a common cardiac problem are a third more likely to die - from any cause - if they take the pills.
These findings add to mounting evidence that excess calcium in the body can have a negative effect on the body.
Now experts advise anyone without a specific medical need against taking the pills - with one diet scientist branding them dangerous and without any clear benefit... (MORE - details)
Infants hospitalized due to nationwide shortage of baby formula
https://www.newsy.com/stories/infants-ho...-shortage/
INTRO: About 98% of infant formula consumed in the U.S. is produced domestically, only 2% is imported. Officials say U.S. air force planes left today from Germany with more than 70,000 pounds of baby formula on board. This, as the situation grows dire.
Doctors in some states are now treating infants dehydrated and in need of IV fluids due to a lack of proper nutrition. Parents across the country becoming more desperate to find formula, as it becomes nearly impossible to track down... (MORE - details)
https://youtu.be/gYw8oYqesp8