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Vitamin D Found To Stimulate A Protein That Inhibits The Growth Of Breast Cancer Cells
February 4, 2009 — Calcitrol, the active form of vitamin D, has been found to induce a tumor suppressing protein that can inhibit the growth of breast cancer cells, according to a new ... > full story -
Vitamin D Tied To Muscle Power In Adolescent Girls
February 3, 2009 — Vitamin D is significantly associated with muscle power and force in adolescent girls, according to a new ... > full story -
Low Levels Of Vitamin D Link To Cognitive Problems In Older People
January 22, 2009 — Medical researchers have for the first time identified a relationship between vitamin D and cognitive impairment. The study found that as levels of Vitamin D went down, levels of cognitive impairment ... > full story -
Medical Mystery Of 9-Month-Old Infant Solved: Breastfed Baby Had Rickets
January 21, 2009 — A-month-old infant who was admitted to a local Boston hospital with seizures and a bulging soft spot was actually suffering from rickets caused by vitamin D ... > full story -
Blood Pressure Varies By The Season
January 16, 2009 — Scientists have found a strong correlation between blood pressure and outdoor temperature in a large sample of the elderly. As a result, the investigators advise that, during periods of extreme ... > full story -
Vitamin D Is The 'It' Nutrient Of The Moment
January 12, 2009 — Vitamin D is quickly becoming the "it" nutrient with health benefits for diseases, including cancer, osteoporosis, heart disease and now diabetes. A recent review article concluded that adequate ... > full story -
Vitamins C And E And Beta Carotene Again Fail To Reduce Cancer Risk In Randomized Controlled Trial
December 31, 2008 — Women who took beta carotene or vitamin C or E or a combination of the supplements had a similar risk of cancer as women who did not take the supplements, according to data from a randomized ... > full story -
Vitamin D Deficiency Associated With Greater Rates Of Cesarean Sections
December 23, 2008 — Pregnant women who are vitamin D deficient are also at an increased risk for delivering a baby by cesarean section as compared to pregnant women who are not vitamin D ... > full story -
Vitamin D Deficiency In Infants And Nursing Mothers Carries Long-Term Disease Risks
December 16, 2008 — Once believed to be important only for bone health, vitamin D is now seen as having a critical function in maintaining the immune system throughout life. The newly recognized disease risks associated ... > full story -
Nearly Three-Quarters Of Youths With Diabetes Insufficient In Vitamin D
December 15, 2008 — Three-quarters of youths with type 1 diabetes were found to have insufficient levels of vitamin D, according to a new study -- findings that suggest children with the disease may need vitamin D ... > full story
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