Researchers have developed a non-invasive, low-cost tool for assessing the risk of vitamin D deficiency in young women called ViDDPreS (Vitamin D Deficiency Predicting Scoring).

However, excessive sunburn prevention measures are causing a severe problem of vitamin D deficiency, particularly among young women in Japan. Since vitamin D deficiency is also related to ...

Vitamin D supplements do not lower cardiovascular disease markers in older adults over a 2-year period The research reviewed data from a double-blind, randomized trial with doses up to 4,000 IU ...

Without vitamin D, our bones will lack calcium and will eventually become brittle and prone to breaking. A deficiency in vitamin D can also lead to poor joint health, resulting in inflamed joints ...

Daytime sleepiness, while seemingly harmless, can indicate underlying health issues like sleep disorders, medical conditions, or vitamin deficiencies. Hypersomnia, characterized by excessive ...

There are two types of vitamin D supplements available for over-the-counter purchase (vitamin D2 and vitamin D3). Vitamin D3 is the type that most experts believe should be utilized in clinical ...

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However, there is a lot of confusion surrounding its relationship with obesity. Let’s take a closer look at some common myths and facts about vitamin D deficiency and obesity. Myth: Vitamin D ...

Tensions were already high heading into the fight between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson. At Wednesday's press conference, the time for talking was over. Over the course of several press conferences ...

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