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By jbshwart Are kids not getting enough sun? A new study published last Monday in the journal Pediatrics says that American kids are not getting enough Vitamin D, a problem which could lead to low calcium levels, high blood pressure, and diabetes.… continue reading

Heavier drinkers have highest risk, wide-ranging research finds From Tuesday’s Globe and Mail People who consume, on average, more than one alcoholic drink daily face a significantly higher risk of developing six types of cancer, according to sobering new Canadian research.… continue reading

State study could further therapies Published: August 5, 2009 For people genetically predisposed to lupus, a deficiency of vitamin D may be a catalyst for developing the disease, say scientists at the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation. Featured Gallery Advertisement The research by Dr.… continue reading

By Joene Hendry Reuters Featured in the Vancouver Sun Women with insufficient vitamin D intake during pregnancy may be at increased risk for birth by caesarean section, study findings suggest. NEW YORK (Reuters Health) Women with insufficient vitamin D intake during pregnancy may be at increased risk for birth by caesarean section, study findings suggest.… continue reading

Story Highlights Study: 70 percent of American kids aren’t getting enough vitamin D Children with darker skin are more likely to be deficient in vitamin D Vitamin D helps control the protein renin, involved in blood pressure levels Vitamin D also helps the bones better absorb calcium By Denise Mann, CNN A whopping 70 percent of American kids aren’t getting enough vitamin D, and such youngsters tend to have higher blood pressure and lower levels of good cholesterol than their peers, according to two new studies published this week in the journal Pediatrics.… continue reading