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New Guidelines Double Amount Of Recommended Vitamin D For Young
October 13, 2008 The American Academy of Pediatrics is doubling the amount of vitamin D it recommends for infants, children and adolescents. The new clinical report, "Prevention of Rickets and Vitamin D Deficiency in ... > full story -
Vitamin D A Key Player In Overall Health Of Several Body Organs, Says Biochemist
October 9, 2008 Vitamin D, once linked to only bone diseases, is now recognized as a major player in contributing to overall human health, emphasizes UC Riverside's Anthony Norman, an international expert on vitamin ... > full story -
Children With Cystic Fibrosis Not Well Covered By Guidelines For Vitamin D Needs, Study Finds
October 9, 2008 Existing recommendations for treating vitamin D deficiency in children with cystic fibrosis are too low to cover the serious need, leaving most at high risk for bone loss and rickets, according to ... > full story -
Vitamin D Deficiency Common In Patients With IBD, Chronic Liver Disease
October 6, 2008 Researchers have found patients with inflammatory bowel disease or chronic liver disease were at increased risk of developing Vitamin D deficiencies. Two separate studies highlight the importance of ... > full story -
Vitamin C Supplements May Reduce Benefit From Wide Range Of Anti-Cancer Drugs
October 1, 2008 In pre-clinical studies, vitamin C appears to substantially reduce the effectiveness of anti-cancer drugs, say ... > full story -
Variant Of Vitamin D Receptor Gene Linked To Melanoma Risk
September 22, 2008 A new analysis indicates an association between a gene involved in vitamin D metabolism and skin ... > full story -
Vitamin B12 May Protect The Brain In Old Age
September 8, 2008 Vitamin B12, a nutrient found in meat, fish and milk, may protect against brain volume loss in older people, according to a new ... > full story -
For Coronary Artery Disease Patients, B Vitamins May Not Reduce Cardiovascular Events
August 19, 2008 In a large clinical trial involving patients with coronary artery disease, use of B vitamins was not effective for preventing death or cardiovascular events, according to a study published in the ... > full story -
Low Vitamin D Levels Pose Large Threat To Health; Overall 26 Percent Increased Risk Of Death
August 11, 2008 Researchers at Johns Hopkins are reporting what is believed to be the most conclusive evidence to date that inadequate levels of vitamin D, obtained from milk, fortified cereals and exposure to ... > full story -
Schizophrenia Researchers Welcome New Blood
August 1, 2008 Researchers from UQ's Queensland Brain Institute are set to conduct a world-first trial into the link between prenatal vitamin D levels and schizophrenia ... > full story
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