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Genetic Marker in Vitamin D Receptor Gene Associated With Increased Pancreatic Cancer Survival
June 19, 2012 — Pancreatic cancer patients with a genetic marker linked to increased expression of the receptor for vitamin D have higher rates of overall survival, according to new ... > full story -
Sun Exposure and Sun-Sensitive Skin Type Decreased Risk for Pancreatic Cancer
June 19, 2012 — High levels of ultraviolet radiation at an individual's birth location, sun-sensitive skin type and a history of skin cancer each decreased risk for pancreatic cancer, according to new study ... > full story -
Link Between Vitamin C and Twin Seedlings Can Increase Seed Production in Crops
June 18, 2012 — Biochemists have found that increasing the level of dehydroascorbate reductase, a naturally occurring enzyme that recycles vitamin C in plants and animals, increases the vitamin's level and results ... > full story -
Low-Dose Vitamin D May Not Prevent Fractures in Healthy Women – What About Higher Doses?
June 16, 2012 — Vitamin D and calcium are dietary requirements, but it’s unclear how much is best for us. New draft findings conclude that for healthy, postmenopausal women, daily supplementation with low ... > full story -
Vitamin D With Calcium Shown to Reduce Mortality in Elderly
June 15, 2012 — A recent study suggests that vitamin D —- when taken with calcium —- can reduce the rate of mortality in seniors, therefore providing a possible means of increasing life ... > full story -
Health Benefits of Vitamin D Dependent on Type Taken
May 31, 2012 — New research has shown that vitamin D3 supplements could provide more benefit than the close relative vitamin ... > full story -
Older Adults May Need More Vitamin D to Prevent Mobility Difficulties, Study Suggests
May 29, 2012 — Older adults who don't get enough vitamin D -- either from diet, supplements or sun exposure -- may be at increased risk of developing mobility limitations and disability, according to new ... > full story -
Too Much Vitamin D Can Be as Unhealthy as Too Little, Study Suggests
May 29, 2012 — Scientists know that vitamin D deficiency is not healthy. However, new research now indicates that too high a level of the essential vitamin is not good either. The study is based on blood samples ... > full story -
Hormone Plays Surprise Role in Fighting Skin Infections
May 23, 2012 — Antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) are molecules produced in the skin to fend off infection-causing microbes. Vitamin D has been credited with a role in their production and in the body’s overall ... > full story -
Children's Body Fat Linked to Vitamin D Insufficiency in Mothers
May 23, 2012 — Children are more likely to have more body fat during childhood if their mother has low levels of Vitamin D during pregnancy, according to scientists. Low vitamin D status has been linked to obesity ... > full story
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