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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 -
Sunscreens Remain Safe, Effective Form of Sun Protection, Experts Say
May 15, 2012 — The American Academy of Dermatology today reiterated the safety and effectiveness of sunscreens to protect against the damaging effects from exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation. As one component ... > full story -
Vitamin D Blood Level for Reducing Major Medical Risks in Older Adults Identified, Study Suggests
May 1, 2012 — To resolve controversy over how much vitamin D is enough to protect older adults' health, researchers tested Cardiovascular Health Study blood samples. They sought links between each person's 25 (OH) ... > full story -
Vitamin D May Protect Against Viral Infections During the Winter
April 30, 2012 — Vitamin D may be known as the sunshine vitamin, but a new research report shows that it is more than that. According to the report, insufficient levels of vitamin D are related to a deficiency in our ... > full story -
Vitamin D Supplements Can Reduce Blood Pressure in Patients With Hypertension
April 25, 2012 — A new study shows that vitamin D supplementation in winter can help lower blood pressure in patients with ... > full story
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