
First Complete 3-D Visualization of Vitamin D Receptor
For the first time,
scientists have obtained a
high-resolution, full 3-D
image of a small but vital
molecule locked up within
our cells: the vitamin D
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70 Percent of Europeans Suffer from Low Vitamin D Levels, Experts Say
A group of experts has
prepared a report on vitamin
D supplementation for
menopausal women after it
was revealed that Europeans
... > full story

Low Vitamin D Common in Spine Surgery Patients; Deficiency May Hinder Recovery
A new study indicates that
many patients undergoing
spine surgery have low
levels of vitamin D, which
may delay their recovery.
... > full story

Sun Protects Against Childhood Asthma
Vitamin D, which is
primarily absorbed from the
sun, plays a role in
protection against childhood
asthma. Now, a new study led
by researchers in Spain has
shown that children who live
... > full story
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Vitamin D Deficiency High Among Trauma Patients
February 7, 2012 New research has found that 77 percent of trauma patients had deficient or insufficient levels of vitamin ... > full story -
Lower Levels of Sunlight Exposure Link to Allergy and Eczema in Children, Study Suggests
February 3, 2012 Increased exposure to sunlight may reduce the risk of both food allergies and eczema in children, according to a new scientific ... > full story -
New Standard for Vitamin D Testing to Ensure Accurate Test Results
January 25, 2012 At a time of increasing concern about low vitamin D levels in the world's population and increased use of blood tests for the vitamin, scientists are reporting development of a much-needed reference ... > full story -
Low Vitamin D Levels Linked to Depression, Psychiatrists Report
January 5, 2012 Low levels of vitamin D have been linked to depression, according to ... > full story -
Vitamin Therapy Can Still Reduce Stroke, Researchers Contend
December 21, 2011 Medical researchers argue that vitamin therapy still has a role to play in reducing ... > full story -
Low Vitamin D Levels May Contribute to Development of Type 2 Diabetes
December 5, 2011 A recent study of obese and non-obese children found that low vitamin D levels are significantly more prevalent in obese children and are associated with risk factors for Type 2 ... > full story -
Low Vitamin D Levels May Be Associated With Recurrent Inflammatory Spinal Cord Disease
November 14, 2011 Vitamin D levels are significantly lower in patients with recurrent inflammatory spinal cord disease, according to a new ... > full story -
Low Vitamin C Levels May Raise Heart Failure Patients' Risk
November 13, 2011 Low levels of vitamin C were associated with higher levels of high sensitivity C-Reactive protein and shorter intervals without major cardiac issues or death for heart failure patients, in recent ... > full story -
Caucasians Who Avoid Sun Exposure More Likely to Be Vitamin D Deficient, Study Suggests
November 3, 2011 Light-skinned people who avoid the sun are twice as likely to suffer from vitamin D deficiency as those who do not, according to a study of nearly 6,000 people. Surprisingly, the use of sunscreen did ... > full story -
Obese Adolescents Benefit from High-Dose Vitamin D Supplements: High Doses Safely Combat Nutritional Deficiencies, Study Suggests
November 1, 2011 Vitamin D deficiency is common in Americans, and especially in overweight and obese adolescents, according to the National Institutes of Health. Researchers have found that providing obese ... > full story
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