In the News
Low vitamin D in pregnancy linked to schizophrenia
Tuesday, August 5, 2008
Researchers at the University of Queensland say they have found a link between low levels of vitamin D during pregnancy and schizophrenia. Queensland Brain Institute Professor John McGrath says tests on pregnant animals with low vitamin D intakes show their offspring have similar brain abnormalities to schizophrenic humans.… continue reading
Science & Technology: Renaming Vitamin D
Tuesday, August 5, 2008
By Patricia E. Reykdal & Donald L. Smith
One of the main reasons there hasn’t been more attention paid to the myriad health benefits of vitamin D by the American public is that the use of the word “vitamin” is misleading and scientifically inaccurate.… continue reading
Deficiency of Sunlight and Vitamin D
Tuesday, August 5, 2008
By Michael F Holick, MD, PhD ImmuneSupport.com
Fortification of foods and advice on sensible sun exposure are urgently needed. At the turn of the 20th century more than 80% of children living in the industrialized cities of the Western hemisphere had rickets.… continue reading
Over half million suffer osteoporosis
Tuesday, August 5, 2008
Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
At least 600,000 Australians are affected by osteoporosis, a disease that causes bones to become fragile and weak and increasing the risk of fracture, according to a report released 4 August by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare and Osteoporosis Australia.… continue reading
Cancer Society calls for ban on teens
Thursday, July 31, 2008
By Heather Rivers, HEALTH REPORTER
The Canadian Cancer Society in Ontario is calling for a ban on tanning bed use by youth under 18. They say skin cancer is the second highest form of cancer found in youth ages 15 to 34.… continue reading
