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Vitamin D Deficiency Linked to Accelerated Aging of Bones
Researchers have shown that
deficiencies in vitamin D --
the sunshine vitamin --
accelerates the aging of
bone, reducing the quality
and making it more
... > full story
Sunshine Could Benefit Health and Prolong Life, Study Suggests
Exposing skin to sunlight
may help to reduce blood
pressure, cut the risk of
heart attack and stroke --
and even prolong life, a
study suggests. ... > full story
Vitamin D: More May Not Be Better; Benefits in Healthy Adults Wear Off at Higher Doses, Research Suggests
In recent years, healthy
people have been bombarded
by stories in the media and
on health websites warning
about the dangers of too-low
... > full story
Sunshine Hormone, Vitamin D, May Offer Hope for Treating Liver Fibrosis
Liver fibrosis results from
an excessive accumulation of
tough, fibrous scar tissue
and occurs in most types of
chronic liver diseases. In i ... > full story
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Calcium and Vitamin D Help Hormones Help Bones
June 26, 2013 — Should women take calcium and vitamin D supplements after menopause for bone health? Recommendations conflict, and opinions are strong. But now, an analysis from the major Women's Health Initiative ... > full story -
Vitamin D Improves Mood and Blood Pressure in Women With Diabetes
June 25, 2013 — In women who have type 2 diabetes and show signs of depression, vitamin D supplements significantly lowered blood pressure and improved their moods. Vitamin D even helped the women lose a few ... > full story -
Americans' Vitamin D Levels Are Highest in August, Lowest in February, Study Shows
June 22, 2013 — Researchers have found that vitamin D levels in the U.S. population peak in August and bottom out in February. The essential vitamin -- necessary for healthy bones -- is produced in the skin upon ... > full story -
Findings Emphasize Importance of Vitamin D in Pregnancy
June 22, 2013 — Pregnant women pass low levels of vitamin D on to their babies at almost three times the extent previously thought, according to new ... > full story -
Vitamin D Supplementation May Delay Precocious Puberty in Girls
June 17, 2013 — Vitamin D supplementation may help delay early onset of puberty in girls, a new clinical study ... > full story -
Vitamin D Deficiency May Raise Allergy and Asthma Risk in Obese Children, Teens
June 17, 2013 — One reason why obese children and teenagers are more likely to have hard-to-control asthma and allergies may be vitamin D deficiency, a new study ... > full story -
Vitamin C May Be Beneficial Against Exercise-Induced Bronchoconstriction
June 12, 2013 — Vitamin C may substantially reduce bronchoconstriction caused by exercise according to a meta-analysis. Exercise-induced bronchoconstriction -- formerly called exercise-induced asthma -- means the ... > full story -
Genetic Research Clarifies Link Between Hypertension and Vitamin D Deficiency
June 10, 2013 — A large-scale genetic study involving over 155,000 individuals has enabled researchers to discover the causal link between hypertension and vitamin D deficiency. The results provide a strong case for ... > full story -
Vitamin C Does Not Lower Uric Acid Levels in Gout Patients, Study Finds
May 16, 2013 — Despite previous studies touting its benefit in moderating gout risk, new research reveals that vitamin C, also known ascorbic acid, does not reduce uric acid (urate) levels to a clinically ... > full story -
Preterm Infants May Need 800 IU of Vitamin D3 Per Day
May 5, 2013 — Preterm infants may need to be given 800 international units of vitamin D a day to ensure they develop strong bones, according to a new ... > full story
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