Health
Be sure to get enough of the 'sunshine vitamin' this winter
In the middle of winter when sunshine can be hard to come by, it's tough to get enough vitamin D, but one expert has some advice.
Jan 15, 2024
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News tagged with vitamin d
Obstetrics & gynaecology
Got period pain or cramps? What to eat and avoid, according to science
Painful periods are common. More than half of people who menstruate have some pain for up to three days a month, typically throbbing or cramping in the lower abdomen.
Dec 26, 2023
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Health
Q&A: What sunscreen is best? A dermatologist offers advice on protecting your skin
Sunburn is a sign that skin has experienced significant levels of damage. Ultraviolet light can change a person's DNA structure, which can lead to cancer. At the same time, choosing from the multitude of modern sunscreens ...
Dec 18, 2023
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Medications
Vitamin D supplements can keep bones strong—but they may also have other benefits to your health
Most of us don't worry about getting vitamin D when the weather's warm and the sun is shining. But as winter approaches, accompanied by overcast days and long nights, you may be wondering if it could be useful to take a vitamin ...
Dec 14, 2023
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Inflammatory disorders
Vitamin D deficiency linked to inflammation in IBD patients
Lower levels of vitamin D found in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) patients are linked to inflammation, potentially playing a role in the disease's development, according to findings from a cross-sectional observational ...
Dec 13, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
SAD lamps: Experts explain how they help the winter blues
Have you ever noted that you sleep more in the winter months? Or eat more carbs or have low energy? If you do, then you might be one of the around 6% of the higher latitude populations with seasonal affective disorder (SAD).
Nov 22, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Poor nutrition contributes to poor mental health and risk of diabetes, research finds
People with diabetes (diabetes mellitus) are 2–3 times more likely to have depression than people without, according to the Centers for Disease Control. Current treatment includes therapy, medicine, or both. However, the ...
Nov 21, 2023
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Health
New study finds current dosing recommendations may not help patients achieve optimal vitamin D levels
Low levels of vitamin D have been shown to be associated with a higher risk of having a cardiac event, like a heart attack or stroke. For this reason, treatment by vitamin D pills or injections are being investigated as a ...
Nov 13, 2023
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Immunology
Clinical trial data suggests prenatal vitamin D reduces a child's risk of asthma
A review of 15 years' worth of data from the Vitamin D Antenatal Asthma Reduction Trial (VDAART) found that vitamin D supplementation during pregnancy reduced rates of asthma and wheezing in children compared to standard ...
Nov 9, 2023
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Medical research
New research suggests a simple, inexpensive option for reducing a major chemotherapy side effect
New research in JNCCN—Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network suggests that patients who have insufficient levels of vitamin D before starting paclitaxel treatment are more likely to experience peripheral neuropathy.
Nov 7, 2023
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