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Written by Dr. John Jacob Influenza kills around 35,000 Americans every year and similar viruses cause additional mortality and untold morbidity. Dr. John Cannell, who heads the nearly broke non-profit educational organization, the Vitamin D Council, now says most of those deaths could be prevented if Americans, and their doctors, understood some simple facts: · Vitamin D is not a vitamin, but a steroid hormone precursor, which has profound effects on innate immunity.… continue reading

By JAN JARVIS jjarvis@star-telegram.com Getting a “fake bake” could become a lot tougher for Texas teens under proposed legislation that would require a physician’s written consent to use the equipment. The bill would prohibit anyone younger than 18 from using a tanning facility without a doctor giving permission and specifying the number of visits.… continue reading

Whether adding supplements would help still needs testing, experts say Forget the apple. The largest study of its kind to date shows that vitamin D each and every day is what will keep the doctor away when it comes to the common cold or the flu.… continue reading

By Shan Ross Scientists have identified a cancer “master switch” that could open the door to revolutionary new treatments, research published today reveals. Activating a specific gene common to fruit flies, mice and humans may allow cancer to be “switched off”, researchers say.… continue reading

By Megan Rauscher, Reuters Canada.com By maintaining adequate vitamin D levels during pregnancy, mothers may be protecting their babies against early tooth decay in childhood, according a study reported Friday at the International Association for Dental Research meeting in Toronto, Canada.… continue reading