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Vitamin D May Protect Against Rheumatoid Arthritis
Wednesday, May 30, 2007
ISLAMABAD: Women with highest levels of vitamin D intake are about one third less likely to develop rheumatoid arthritis (RA) than women with the lowest levels, findings from a new study suggest. Although vitamin D is best known for its role in building bones, it may also have effects on the immune system, senior author Dr.… continue reading
Sun Fiction
Wednesday, May 30, 2007
By Emily Clark
Sara spends much of her summer near the beach. She lives in a mild climate and is very athletic. She loves to swim, bike and play games outdoors. Sara knows the dangers of the sun and so she opts for tanning salons to get her ‘golden glow’ while being sure to apply sunscreen every day before heading out.… continue reading
Sunshine Can Actually Be Good For You
Wednesday, May 30, 2007
KGO – There’s more fuel for the debate over the risk of skin cancer versus the benefits of Vitamin D produced in our skin by sunlight. New research out of Stanford shows getting Vitamin D from the sun might actually help the skin protect itself.… continue reading
Research on Breast Cancer and Vitamin D
Wednesday, May 30, 2007
Lin J, Manson JE, Lee IM, Cook NR, Buring JE, Zhang SM. Division of Preventive Medicine, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, 900 Commonwealth Ave E, Boston, MA 02215. jhlin@rics.bwh.harvard.edu.
Animal data suggest the potential anticarcinogenic effects of calcium and vitamin D on breast cancer development.… continue reading
Calcium, vitamin D may help lower breast cancer risk before menopause
Tuesday, May 29, 2007
Women who consume more calcium and vitamin D may be less likely to develop breast cancer before menopause, a new U.S. study suggests. The study tracked more than 10,000 premenopausal and more than 20,000 postmenopausal women aged 45 or older for an average of 10 years.… continue reading
