Madely Health Headlines Commentary for June 13, 2012

 

US Preventive Services Task Force changes recommendations for calcium and vitamin D use for postmenopausal women Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

 

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Older Women Should Not Take Calcium, Vitamin D: Task Force 

Reference:

USPSTF recommendations

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