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Vitamin D supplements show promise to counter the adverse effects of diabetes drug on bone health

Vitamin D supplementation may help offset damaging bone loss that occurs in some people who take canagliflozin, a commonly prescribed diabetes drug.

27 Jun 2022

People on plant-based diets eat little fruit, vegetables and whole grains

Half of those who are on a plant-based diet eat fewer whole grain products, fruits and vegetables than what the authorities recommend.

23 Jun 2022

A longitudinal population-based study of COVID-19 in the UK

In a recent study posted to the medRxiv* pre-print server, researchers identified potential risk factors and incident symptoms of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in the general population of the United Kingdom (UK).

21 Jun 2022

Vitamins are a waste of money for non-pregnant and healthy Americans, scientists say

Drawn to the allure of multivitamins and dietary supplements filling nutritional gaps in their diet, people in the U.S. in 2021 spent close to $50 billion on vitamins and dietary supplements.

21 Jun 2022

$Study: Male smokers are at increased risk of osteoporosis, bone fractures, and early death$

Study: Male smokers are at increased risk of osteoporosis, bone fractures, and early death

It's no secret that puffing cigarettes is the culprit behind a whole host of ailments, including respiratory diseases and cancers of the lungs and throat.

8 Jun 2022

The association between vitamin D status and infections, hospitalization, and mortality due to COVID-19

Researchers explored the associations between vitamin D levels and SARS-CoV-2 infections, hospitalizations, and deaths in England.

8 Jun 2022

Vitamin D therapy may be a useful addition to the treatment of ovarian cancer, study suggests

Ovarian cancer has one of the highest death rates of all cancers. One reason for this is that cancer turns the body's defenses against itself. However, new research from Nagoya University published in Matrix Biology suggests that vitamin D can effectively prevent one of the key pathways used by this cancer.

30 May 2022

Vitamin D supplements have no clinically meaningful effect in people at high risk of type 2 diabetes

Daily vitamin D supplements do not seem to prevent the development of type 2 diabetes in people already at high risk of the condition, finds a trial from Japan published by The BMJ today.

26 May 2022

Gene-edited tomatoes could be a simple solution to address vitamin D insufficiency

Tomatoes gene-edited to produce vitamin D, the sunshine vitamin, could be a simple and sustainable innovation to address a global health problem.

23 May 2022

Mice study links dietary cholesterol with exacerbation of influenza

New research from the University of Illinois suggests high levels of dietary cholesterol make mice sicker when infected with influenza. The study is the first to link cholesterol in the diet with exacerbation of a viral infection.

19 May 2022

How does diet affect COVID-19?

Scientists review the current research on how changes in diet can affect infection with SARS-CoV-2.

19 May 2022

Prenatal choline supplementation makes essential nutrient available for fetal development

The nutrient choline – shown to have long-term benefits for children whose mothers consume it during pregnancy – also helps the body more efficiently use an omega 3 fatty acid that is essential for fetal brain, cognition and vision development, a new study finds.

18 May 2022

$Women with obesity and overweight found to be more susceptible to fractures$

Women with obesity and overweight found to be more susceptible to fractures

New research being presented at the European Congress on Obesity (ECO) in Maastricht, the Netherlands (4-7 May), has found that women with obesity and overweight, particularly women with high waist circumference, are more susceptible to fractures than those with normal weight.

8 May 2022

Cedars-Sinai geriatricians create program to catch at-risk older adults before they fall

Falls and broken bones are common among older adults, but they're not a natural part of aging. That's why Cedars-Sinai geriatricians created a bone health and falls risk consultation program to catch at-risk people before they break a bone or help them avoid another fracture in the future.

6 May 2022

Exploring vitamin D and acute COVID-19 infection

Researchers assessed the presence of vitamin D deficiency in COVID-19-recovered patients

6 May 2022

Effects of diet on COVID-19 outcomes

A new study explores the effects of diet on COVID-19 outcomes.

5 May 2022

Effect of vegetarian food intake on nutritional status and growth of young children

In a new study, researchers examined the association between a vegetarian diet and growth, micronutrients, and lipids among healthy children.

4 May 2022

Calcium supplements may increase risk of death in older people with aortic valve stenosis

Calcium supplements, frequently given to older people to lessen the risk of brittle bones (osteoporosis) and fractures, are linked to a heightened risk of death among those with aortic valve stenosis, a progressive and potentially fatal condition, finds research published online in the journal Heart.

26 Apr 2022

Study shows combined benefit of three public health interventions for preventing invasive cancers

A new study published in Frontiers in Aging found that a combination of high-dose vitamin D, omega-3s, and a simple home strength exercise program (SHEP) showed a cumulative reduction by 61% in cancer risk in healthy adults aged 70 or older.

25 Apr 2022

Low levels of vitamin D among Black, Hispanic women associated with higher breast cancer risk

Among women who identified as Black/African American or Hispanic/Latina, those with low blood levels of vitamin D were more likely to develop breast cancer than those with adequate levels.

25 Apr 2022

Vitamin D News and Research

Latest Vitamin D News and Research

Vitamin D supplements show promise to counter the adverse effects of diabetes drug on bone health

People on plant-based diets eat little fruit, vegetables and whole grains

A longitudinal population-based study of COVID-19 in the UK

Vitamins are a waste of money for non-pregnant and healthy Americans, scientists say

Study: Male smokers are at increased risk of osteoporosis, bone fractures, and early death

The association between vitamin D status and infections, hospitalization, and mortality due to COVID-19

Vitamin D therapy may be a useful addition to the treatment of ovarian cancer, study suggests

Vitamin D supplements have no clinically meaningful effect in people at high risk of type 2 diabetes

Gene-edited tomatoes could be a simple solution to address vitamin D insufficiency

Mice study links dietary cholesterol with exacerbation of influenza

How does diet affect COVID-19?

Prenatal choline supplementation makes essential nutrient available for fetal development

Women with obesity and overweight found to be more susceptible to fractures

Cedars-Sinai geriatricians create program to catch at-risk older adults before they fall

Exploring vitamin D and acute COVID-19 infection

Effects of diet on COVID-19 outcomes

Effect of vegetarian food intake on nutritional status and growth of young children

Calcium supplements may increase risk of death in older people with aortic valve stenosis

Study shows combined benefit of three public health interventions for preventing invasive cancers

Low levels of vitamin D among Black, Hispanic women associated with higher breast cancer risk

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

Vitamin D News and Research

Latest Vitamin D News and Research

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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