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Vitamin D to be examined at NIH conference
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
A report about vitamin D and bone health that reviews scientific evidence and identifies its strengths and weaknesses will be examined at the upcoming National Institutes of Health (NIH) conference, scheduled Sept. 5–6. “This independent, systematic review is timely because there are mixed messages and recommendations to consumers regarding the benefits and harms of vitamin D intake,” said NIH Office of Dietary Supplements (ODS) Director Paul M.… continue reading
A New Vitamin D Deficiency Test That Can be Done at Home
Monday, April 14, 2008
By Virginia Hopkins (see all articles by this author)
(NaturalNews) Thanks to sun avoidance and indoor lifestyles, Americans are vitamin D deficient. One of the worst things Americans have done to their health is avoid sun exposure. Most of us work inside then sit in our cars, and when we’re outside we slather ourselves with sun block and wear wide-brim hats and long sleeves.… continue reading
The Vitamin D Connection
Wednesday, April 9, 2008
– www.aace.com – An adequate amount of Vitamin D is known to improve bone density, but the impact goes much further than bone strength; Vitamin D deficiency can impact nearly all of the body’s functions. This topic will be investigated at the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE) 17th Annual Meeting & Clinical Congress, on Thursday, May 15, 2008, at the Walt Disney World Dolphin Resort in Orlando.… continue reading
Shiny lip balms, glosses linked to skin cancer risk
Wednesday, April 9, 2008
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Washington – Cant get enough of the daily dose of sunscreen, shiny lip balm, and gloss to protect your skin and add that dash of shine to your face? Well, then heres a new flash for you these so-called beauty enhancing products can actually increase your chances of developing a skin cancer.… continue reading
Scientists Fear Many Are Underexposed to Vitamin D
Tuesday, April 8, 2008
Dr. Robert Heaney, professor of internal medicine at St. Louis University School of Medicine, says 40 percent of his patients get too little vitamin D. He fears the condition could result in health problems as people age. That corresponds with the 40 percent of Americans and more than 500 million worldwide who get too little vitamin D to stay healthy, according to the World Health Organization.… continue reading
