Panel questions value of calcium, vitamin D pills

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A photo illustration shows a container of over the counter calcium supplements, Monday, Feb. 25, 2013. A government advisory group says the relatively low doses found in today's dietary supplements don't prevent broken bones in women after menopause. (AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews)WASHINGTON (AP) — Popping calcium and vitamin D pills in hopes of strong bones? Healthy older women shouldn't bother with relatively low-dose dietary supplements, say new recommendations from a government advisory group.

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