Vitamin D
- Health
Why young adults face more joint pain and how to fix it
Joint pain can really make it tough to get around, whether you’re playing cricket or just sitting in class. It used to be a problem mostly for elderly people, but now even…
- Health
Vitamin D supplements may prevent heart attacks in people over 60s: Study
New York: Vitamin D supplements may reduce the risk of major cardiovascular events such as heart attacks among people aged over 60, finds a study. Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a general term…
- Health
Vitamin D deficiency common in children with tuberculosis: Study
New Delhi: Vitamin D deficiency is more common in children with tuberculosis (TB) than those not infected by the bacterial disease, according to a study conducted in hospitalised patients in Telangana. The…
- Hyderabad
Telangana: 76% of Hyderabadis suffer from Vitamin D deficiency
Hyderabad: 76 percent of the population of Hyderabad suffers from vitamin D deficiency, according to data from tests of more than 2.2 lakh people conducted across 27 cities in India. The…
- Health
Vitamin D supplements not effective in reducing risk of fractures: Study
New York: Taking supplements of Vitamin D, popularly known as the sunshine vitamin, may not reduce risk of fractures in adults, claims a study. Although Vitamin D supplements are widely prescribed and…
- Food
Milk and water are most efficient vehicles for absorbing vitamin D, finds study
Brussels: According to a new study, milk and water are the most efficient vehicles for absorbing vitamin D. The findings were presented at the 24th European Congress of Endocrinology in Milan, Italy.…
- Health
Vitamin D supplements do not prevent Type 2 diabetes risk: Study
Tokyo: Daily vitamin D supplements do not seem to prevent the development of Type 2 diabetes in people already at high risk of the condition, finds a study. Type 2 diabetes affects…
- Health
New gene-edited tomatoes could boost your Vitamin D levels
London: Finding it hard to raise levels of Vitamin D, popularly known as the sunshine vitamin? Scientists have developed gene-edited tomatoes that could be a simple and sustainable innovation to address the…
- Health
Combination of three treatments may reduce cancer risk among senior adults: Study
Zurich: According to a new study, a combination of high doses of vitamin D, omega 3 fatty acids, and a simple home strength training program (SHEP) has been shown to reduce a…
- Health
Explained: Role of Vitamin D in Covid-19
New Delhi: Vitamin D, known as the “sunshine” vitamin and essential for bone health, is also known for promoting immune response, much needed to fight Covid-19, experts said here on Friday. Several…
