In the News
Use of vitamin D in clinical practice
Monday, December 29, 2008
John J. Cannell
The recent discovery–from a meta-analysis of 18 randomized controlled trials–that supplemental cholecalciferol (vitamin D) significantly reduces all-cause mortality emphasizes the medical, ethical, and legal implications of promptly diagnosing and adequately treating vitamin D deficiency. Not only are such deficiencies common, and probably the rule, vitamin D deficiency is implicated in most of the diseases of civilization.… continue reading
Start 2009 off on a fit foot
Monday, December 29, 2008
By CARY CASTAGNA, Edmonton Sun
So you didn’t get that Wii Fit for Christmas, eh? Must’ve been too naughty for Santa’s liking. Don’t fret. You can still make 2009 the year you whip yourself into the best shape of your life.… continue reading
Vitamin D Deficit in Pregnancy Tied to Caesarean Risk
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
Women with deficiency at time of delivery had almost 4 times the odds, study says MONDAY, Dec. 22 (HealthDay News) — Vitamin D deficiency greatly increases a pregnant woman’s likelihood of having a Caesarean delivery, U.S. researchers report. During the two-year study, Boston University School of Medicine and Boston Medical Center researchers examined the relationship between vitamin D levels in pregnant women and Caesarean section.… continue reading
Vitamin D & Breast Cancer
Monday, December 22, 2008
Carole Baggerly from GrassrootsHealth says “The sun is our most natural source. It’s how our bodies were made to get it.” Carole Baggerly is talking about vitamin D. How the right amount of it can help prevent some very serious diseases, including heart disease, type-one diabetes, colon cancer, and breast cancer.… continue reading
Let the sunshine in
Monday, December 22, 2008
By MARILYN LINTON, SUN MEDIA
What do U.S. President-Elect Barack Obama and Vitamin D have in common? News stories have been filled with the dreams and expectations of the millions who think Obama will change their world (if not the world.)… continue reading
