Obesity May Interfere With Vitamin D Absorption

The more obese a person is, the poorer his or her vitamin D status, a new study by a team of Norwegian researchers suggests.
The study found an inverse relationship between excess pounds and an insufficient amount of vitamin D, which is critical to cell health, calcium absorption and proper immune function. Vitamin D deficiency can raise the risk for bone deterioration and certain types of cancer.
The researchers also suggest that overweight and obese people may have problems processing the vitamin properly.

Burgers, ice cream make you hungrier

Fats in hamburgers and dairy products can shut down the brain's nerves that warn we have had enough to eat, making us consume more than we need.

Read more: http://www.metro.co.uk/news/738679-burgers-ice-cream-make-you-hungrier#ixzz148VNM8Qd

Monounsaturated Fats Boost 'Good' Cholesterol

The monounsaturated fats found in vegetable oils, nuts and avocados can help boost a person's "good" cholesterol levels when added to an overall diet that curbs "bad" LDL cholesterol, a study published Monday suggests.

http://www.foxnews.com/health/2010/11/02/monounsaturated-fats-boost-good-cholesterol/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+foxnews/health+(Internal+-+Health+-+Text)

Study: Brain energy crisis may spark Parkinson's

Parkinson's disease may stem from an energy crisis in the brain, years before symptoms appear.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20101102/ap_on_he_me/us_med_healthbeat_parkinson_s

Exercise 'can prevent a cold', a study shows

People who exercise regularly are less likely to get a cold, research shows.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-11664660