Vitamin Health News

Vitamin D Protects Against Fracture Risk

Administrator — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:10:04 +0000

Many Americans are deficient in vitamin D levels, leaving them at risk for fractured and broken bones. According to ABC News, multiple studies have shown the importance of vitamin D in increasing bone health and warding off fractures in both the young and old. “We are dealing with a significant problem in our population, especially related to those individuals that sustain fractures,” said ...

Low Vitamin D Ups Fracture Risk

Administrator — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:46:26 +0000

Vitamin D is the key to good bone health, but many Americans don't get the amount they need. Those deficiencies make bone fractures much more likely, even among people who are young and healthy, according to two new studies presented today at a meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.

Vitamin and mineral supplements may reduce colon cancer risk: Rat study

Administrator — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:06:54 +0000

The study – published in the Canadian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology ( CJPP ) – found that rats given regular multivitamin and mineral supplements showed a significantly lower risk of developing colon cancer when they were exposed to carcinogens.

Radioactive fish found in northern Vermont.

Administrator — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:00:00 +0000

The Vermont Health Department says some of the small mouth bass in Lake Carmi tested positive for radioactivity last week.

Link in doubt between Vermont Yankee, radioactive fish.

Administrator — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:00:00 +0000

Fish in the Connecticut River near the Vermont Yankee nuclear power plant are no more radioactive than fish far across the state, according to recent study results from the state Health Department.

Penguins flag changes in Antarctic environment.

Administrator — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:00:00 +0000

Human activity has put Antarctica's penguins on thin ice. Over-fishing, melting sea ice and pollution are threatening these iconic creatures. But one species is faring better than most – and researchers are using them to find out what's changing in this vast and fragile ecosystem.

Diet and environment affect evolution: Study.

Administrator — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:00:00 +0000

Scientists have revealed desirable traits can become more common in a population over generations without changing a person's genetic code. Researchers at Sydney's Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute say characteristics can become more prevalent via "epigenetic changes" which can also be reversed.

The vitamin D debate

Administrator — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:48:21 +0000

Is it really the medical miracle it seems to be?

Announcing The Vitamin D Experience Powered by MyMedLab #VitaminD

Administrator — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:30:09 +0000

The Vitamin D Experience powered by MyMedLab.com provides the information needed to make more informed personal health decisions.Joplin, MO (PRWEB) February 08, 2012 The MyMedLab Vitamin D Experience is a three step process that includes creating a baseline starting point with a before test, a 60-day supply of Micellized Vitamin D3, and a follow up test to monitor results. “A recent Vitamin D ...

Study determines prevalence of vitamin D deficiency among post menopausal women with DRF

Administrator — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:37:18 +0000

Wrist fractures, also called distal radius fractures (DRF), are among the most common osteoporosis-related fractures occurring on average 15 years earlier than hip fractures. As vitamin D deficiency has recently been linked with muscle weakness, increased fall risks, and bone fractures, investigators sought to determine the prevalence of vitamin D deficiency among post menopausal women with DRF.

Study finds 77% of trauma patients with vitamin D deficiency

Administrator — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 04:52:57 +0000

New research presented at the 2012 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) found that 77 percent of trauma patients had deficient or insufficient levels of vitamin D.

44 percent of postmenopausal women with distal radius fracture have low levels of vitamin D

Administrator — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 21:09:19 +0000

( American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons ) Forty-four percent of postmenopausal women with a distal radius fracture have a low level of vitamin D, according to new research presented today at the 2012 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.

Vitamin D deficiency high among trauma patients

Administrator — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:22:55 +0000

New research has found that 77 percent of trauma patients had deficient or insufficient levels of vitamin D.

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Administrator — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:03:05 +0000

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Vitamin D deficiency high among trauma patients

Administrator — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:54:03 +0000

( American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons ) New research presented at the 2012 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons found that 77 percent of trauma patients had deficient or insufficient levels of vitamin D.

Show Me the Money, Vitamin Shoppe

Administrator — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:17:48 +0000

All cash flow is not created equal.

Low vitamin D status linked to food allergy and eczema in children: Study

Administrator — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:22:02 +0000

The study – published in Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology – reports that increased exposure to sunlight could reduce the risk of both food allergies and eczema in children.

Low vitamin D status linked to food allergy and eczema in children: Study

Administrator — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:06:51 +0000

The study – published in Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology – reports that increased exposure to sunlight could reduce the risk of both food allergies and eczema in children.

Childhood obesity linked to phthalate exposure.

Administrator — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:00:00 +0000

Overweight children tend to have higher levels of certain phthalate metabolites in their urine, according to a year-long study of minority children in New York City. Researchers found that a 10-fold increase in MEP concentrations was associated with subsequent increases in body mass index and waist size.

Dial-up to learn about Vitamin D

Administrator — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:11:20 +0000

Free seminar offers info on connections between D and cancer