Vitamin D linked to lower colon polyp risk in study
A study of 3100 veterans found that those consuming more than 645 international units of vitamin D daily had a 40 percent lower rate of advanced colon polyps. Sunlight helps production, and diet including milk and fish sources contributes.
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Boston eyes Canada drug buys for city workers
Boston officials plan to begin purchasing prescription drugs from Canada for about 22,000 city employees and retirees by July, a move that could save about 1 million annually on a 61 million drug bill. Springfield has similar efforts, while FDA officials warn imports are illegal and unsafe.
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Flu vaccine may be weaker than usual this year
AP reports health experts fear the annual flu shot will offer weaker protection as the season arrives. The three strains in this year's vaccine do not fully match circulating viruses, and it may be too late to adjust formulations. Experts project reduced effectiveness, with some estimates at 50 percent or less. CDC scientists caution the match is uncertain and protection varies by age group.
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