An epidemiological study suggests that persons deficient in vitamin D may be at much greater risk of developing diabetes....
Researchers have discovered that higher intake of dairy foods, such as milk, yogurt, and cheese, is associated with higher volumetric bone mineral density and vertebral strength at the spine in men. Dairy intake seems to be most beneficial for men over age 50, and continued to have positive associations irrespective of serum vitamin D status....
A blood test may have the potential to speed accurate diagnosis -- and proper treatment -- of bipolar disorder in children, new research suggests....
A systematic study of seven antioxidants commonly taken by children and adults affected with mitochondrial disease provides intriguing clues that at least two compounds should be further evaluated in clinical trials. N-acetylcysteine (NAC) and vitamin E showed compelling results in mitochondrial disease animal models. There are currently no proven effective treatments....
Research with postmenopausal women, found a 57.8 percent rate of metabolic syndrome (MetS) among women presenting vitamin D insufficiency or deficiency. MetS affects half of United States female population above the age of 50 and increases the risks of heart diseases and diabetes....
High levels of vitamin D may be linked to a lower risk of developing cancer, including liver cancer, concludes a large study....