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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

SmartTan.com   A virus, and not sunshine, may be the root cause for many cases of one of the most common forms of skin cancer, according to Ohio State University research published this week. “This is indirect evidence that the virus might play a role in causing some cases of squamous cell carcinoma,” Dr.… continue reading

ScienceDaily A virus discovered last year in a rare form of skin cancer has also been found in people with the second most common form of skin cancer among Americans, according to researchers at the Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute.… continue reading