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Vitamin D, specifically vitamin D3 cholecalciferol, is quite the hot topic lately. Medical journals are overflowing with the latest research findings on vitamin D and the many ways it protects one's health. Almost daily, vitamin D appears to be dominating the headlines in the media, and people all over the globe are starting to realize that vitamin D is one nutrient that should not be overlooked.

To help you stay informed, we've scoured the internet for a variety of the most exciting vitamin D news and compiled it here in one convenient, easy location. We've done all the work for you! Continuously updated, we hope the Vitamin D Council's Vitamin D News page will come to be your preferred resource for all the latest vitamin D news.

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AIDS Treatment News

• 2008.12.24 High Frequency of Vitamin D Deficiency in Ambulatory HIV-Positive Patients Several reports have suggested an increased prevalence of osteopenia and osteoporosis in HIV-infected individuals. Vitamin D deficiency may be a risk factor for osteoporosis and bone fractures.
• 2008.12.17 Cell stimulant touted as yet another cure—proceed with caution Since the beginning of the AIDS pandemic, scientists have been testing a wide variety of compounds in the hope of eradicating or curing HIV infection. Sadly, so far none have worked. The latest compound to garner some potential role in helping the immune system is vitamin D-binding protein (DBP).

Albany Democrat Herald - Albany, OR, USA

• 2008.12.30 You are my sunshine, Vitamin D Vitamin D has long been recognized as a major bone-building nutrient, required for calcium absorption and bone health. But recent revelations about D's role as a hormone have led scientists to view this nutrient in a whole new light.

Albany Times Union - Albany, NY, USA

• 2008.12.23 Winter depression? 5 natural ways to deal Because our levels of vitamin D are produced by sunlight acting on skin, our levels of D decrease significantly in winter. This can produce SAD symptoms. Taking the "sunshine vitamin" might work for you.

Arya M Sharma MD

• 2008.12.10 Vitamin D Substitution after Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass ...The authors conclude that 50,000 IU of VitD weekly after RYGB safely corrects VitD depletion in most women, attenuates cortical bone loss, and improves resolution of hypertension.

Back Pain Relief Blog

• 2008.12.22 What Does Vitamin D Have To Do With Your Back Pain? Recently, I have been reading much more into the topic of Vitamin D, and its apparent influence on chronic musculoskeletal pain. Various research papers have been appearing showing that vitamin D deficiency is extremely common in general, but an even more common finding with those suffering from lower back pain.

Baltimore Sun - United States

• 2008.12.08 The ignored vitamin As more is learned about the importance of the 'sunshine vitamin,' doctors are finding that most of us aren't getting enough.

Bio-Medicine.org

• 2008.12.31 Scientists make strides toward defining genetic signature of Alzheimer's disease Scientists have new information about the complex genetic signature associated with Alzheimer's disease, the leading cause of cognitive decline and dementia in the elderly...The SNP is close to the gene for the vitamin D receptor, which has previously been linked with memory performance.
• 2008.12.22 Vitamin D Deficit in Pregnancy Tied to Caesarean Risk Vitamin D deficiency greatly increases a pregnant woman's likelihood of having a Caesarean delivery, U.S. researchers report.
• 2008.12.19 Most Kids With Type 1 Diabetes Lack Vitamin D Deficiency can increase bone fracture risk, researchers say.

Buffalo News - Buffalo, NY, USA

• 2008.12.23 Researchers pushing vitamin D The new star of the nutritional world is clearly vitamin D. Several major medical groups have called for a range of policy changes regarding vitamin D, including an increase in the current recommended daily allowance and new testing guidelines to look for deficiencies.

Business First - Charlotte, NC, USA

• 2008.12.11 RPCI receives added research funds The $199,998 award from the Breast Cancer Research Foundation will fund research on the link between vitamin D and the occurrence of breast cancer.

CAM Report

• 2008.12.21 Update on vitamin D "As new evidence points to serious consequences of chronic vitamin D deprivation,...we must establish normative guidelines for safe and effective vitamin D supplementation during lactation in both the lactating woman and her infant that address modern-day lifestyles. It is clear that at least in part, vitamin D does make the world go 'round."

Cancer Research UK

• 2008.12.10 Does vitamin D protect against cancer? This month, the authoritative International Agency for Research into Cancer (IARC)...have looked at all the available evidence and published a detailed report on vitamin D and cancer. The massive tome weighs in at 465 pages, but we'll take a look at the key points in the first of two posts looking at the vitamin D debate.

Chattanooga Health Scope - United States

• 2008.12.24 Vitamin D and the Important Roles It Plays in Your Health ...according to leading researchers, it may be time that women make peace with the sun again.

CNN International

• 2008.12.10 Vitamin D may be essential for heart health Want to avoid a heart attack or stroke? In addition to well-known risk factors like diet and exercise, you may want to keep an eye on your vitamin D levels too.

Daily Press - Newport News, VA, USA

• 2008.12.27 Adults might need 10 times more vitamin D While 2,000 IU a day has long been considered the upper limit of what is safe, 200 IU a day is what has been recommended for people younger than 50, 400 IU for those 50 to 70 and 600 IU for those older than 70. Norman and a group of other University of California researchers are pushing to increase the government's recommended daily intake to 2,000 IU. And the American Medical Association has asked the Institute of Medicine to review and update its recommendation.

Daytona Beach News-Journal - Daytona Beach, FL, USA

• 2008.12.29 Lack of vitamin D can cause aches Q. I have recently read about vitamin D; what does it do and what happens if you are vitamin D deficient?

Dental Health Magazine

• 2008.12.13 Pregnancy Vitamin D Deficiency Increases Risk of Children Teeth Problems The deficiency of Vitamin D during pregnancy can cause tooth decay problems and tooth enamel defects to their children, says study presented during the general meeting of International Association of Dental Research held in Toronto the University of Manitoba in Canada.

Diabetes Health - Fairfax, CA,USA

• 2008.12.29 (press release) Vitamin D Extremely Important for Young Type 1s Researchers at Boston-based Joslin Diabetes Center report that almost 75 percent of children and teens with type 1 diabetes lack sufficient vitamin D. As a result, they are susceptible to bone problems later in life, including an increased risk of bone fractures.

Doctor's Guide News - USA

• 2008.12.10 Vitamin D Deficiency Increases Risk of Cardiovascular Disease Vitamin D deficiency, which is traditionally associated with bone and muscle weakness, may also increase the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD), according to a review article published in the December 9 issue of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.

Dr. BG's Animal Pharm

• 2008.12.27 Vitamin D and Other TYP Basics Vitamin D is a hormone... powerful, potent, and paleo-to-the-core. Since pre-paleolithic times, Vitamin D has been produced in our skin from the UVB radiation of sunlight. The sun indeed powers nearly all life on earth. It is essential and signals reproduction, energy and longevity for not just humans but all land and marine plants, prokaryotes, and animals.
• 2008.12.17 Physiologic Actions and Benefits of Vitamin D: Dosing Many practitioners may be 'shy' when starting vitamin D. They may have learned school (40 yrs ago) about risks of hypercalcemia (high blood calcium), kidney stones and other horrific adverse effects association with toxicity.
• 2008.12.06 Physiologic Actions and Benefits of Vitamin D: Cardiovascular Dr. Schwalfenberg MD has written a wonderful review about the wide range implications of vitamin D insufficiency and the potential adverse impact [on] Canadians.

Dr. Briffa

• 2008.12.30 More research links vitamin D with protection from cardiovascular disease Vitamin D was once a nutrient associated with important benefits for our bones but little else. In the last few years this vitamin has racked up an impressive list of potential benefits including protection from cancer, multiple sclerosis and cardiovascular disease.

Dr. Joe's E-News - A Diabetes Newsletter

• 2008.12.31 In-Home Vitamin D Test This piece of information from John Cannell is very important. This is solid information and help from the Vitamin D council. I advise everyone to use this because of its accuracy and decreased expense. In the last two weeks patients have come to me complaining that the test in their lab completely covered by insurance in the past is now $600 most of which is not covered by insurance.

Dr. Marc Sorenson Blog

• 2009.01.02 Serum vitamin D levels, heart attack and stroke: Vitamin D can save your life! It has been some time since I posted anything about heart disease, and since I have been asked to send my agent something to present to Larry King, I thought I might as well post it as a blog, too. Suffice it to say that there is no blood test more important than vitamin D [calcidiol or 25(OH)D].
• 2008.12.23 Can vitamin D and Sunlight make you smarter? The preponderance of evidence suggests that higher blood levels of vitamin D correlate to better cognitive ability (ability to think), so if you want a higher IQ, it behooves you to keep your vitamin D levels high.
• 2008.12.18 Does Vitamin D help prevent Type-one Diabetes? A new study shows that most type-one diabetic children have low levels of vitamin D. Dr. Lori Laffel, senior author or the research, expressed surprise that only 24% of the children studied had adequate levels.
• 2008.12.18 I told you so! A new study shows that vitamin D is critically important to prevent breast cancer There was an uproar recently about a study indicating that vitamin D supplementation had no affect on breast cancer risk...
• 2008.12.16 Vitamin D, the Immune System and the Yearly Outbreaks of Flu This year, kiss the flu goodbye! Vitamin D boosts the immune system and enhances the body's ability to kill bacteria or viruses—intercellular invaders—that make their way into body cells.
• 2008.12.15 Critical vitamin D deficiency and critically poor health among African Americans: Part 1 Why do African Americans suffer more from heart disease, cancer, hypertension, diabetes and other degenerative diseases than white Americans? One reason is that vitamin D deficiency is far more common in blacks.

Dr. Mercola's Health Blog

• 2008.12.23 Top Ten Mercola Health Articles of 2008 Vitamin D was probably the most talked about nutrient in 2008. The article tells you why you should forget about getting a flu shot and make Vitamin D your primary line of defense against the flu.

Drug Topics Magazine - Woodcliff Lake, NJ, USA

• 2008.12.10 Vitamin D Growth Inhibition of Prostate Cancer Explained The ability of vitamin D to block the growth of prostate cancer can be partially explained by its activation of Mullerian inhibiting substance (MIS), according to a report published online Dec. 4 in Endocrinology.

Ellsworth American - Ellsworth, ME, USA

• 2008.12.31 Vitamin D Deficiency Epidemic "Vitamin D inadequacy constitutes a largely unrecognized epidemic in many populations worldwide," said Dr. Michael Holick, professor of medicine at Boston University School of Medicine and a well-known researcher into vitamin D. He said New England residents are vitamin D deficient year-round, with the greatest depletion evident in the winter months.

Endocrine Today - Thorofare, NJ, USA

• 2008.12.30 Only 24% of children, adolescents with type 1 diabetes had sufficient vitamin D levels "To our surprise, we found extremely high rates of vitamin D inadequacy. We didn't expect to find that only 24% of the study population would have adequate levels," researcher Lori Laffel, MD, MPH, chief of the Pediatric, Adolescent and Youth Adult Section at Joslin Diabetes Center, said in a press release.

Epoch Times - New York, NY, USA

• 2008.12.13 Vitamin D Requirements in Winter One question we might ask is what level of vitamin D is required to ensure optimal health, particularly in the winter when sunlight is highly unlikely to meet our needs? As it happens, December's edition of the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition contains a study that addressed this issue directly.

Eurek Alert! - Washington, DC, USA

• 2008.12.16 (press release) Vitamin D deficiency in infants and nursing mothers carries long-term disease risks Once believed to be important only for bone health, vitamin D is now seen as having a critical function in maintaining the immune system throughout life. The newly recognized disease risks associated with vitamin D deficiency are clearly documented in a report in the December issue (Volume 3, Number 4) of Breastfeeding Medicine, a peer-reviewed journal published by Mary Ann Liebert, Inc. (www.liebertpub.com), and the official journal of the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine (www.bfmed.org).
• 2008.12.15 (press release) Joslin research finds nearly three-quarters of youths with diabetes insufficient in vitamin D Three-quarters of youths with type 1 diabetes were found to have insufficient levels of vitamin D, according to a study by researchers at the Joslin Diabetes Center — findings that suggest children with the disease may need vitamin D supplementation to prevent bone fragility later in life.
• 2008.12.10 (press release) Lack of vitamin D causes weight gain and stunts growth in girls Canada-US study published in Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism recommends young people be screened for low vitamin D levels.

Fairbanks Daily News-Miner - Fairbanks, AK, USA

• 2008.12.21 'Sunshine Vitamin' hard to come by in Southeast Alaska "Everybody's low [in vitamin D] in Juneau - unless they're eating salmon a couple of times a day or they've been off somewhere sunny," said Justine Emerson, a family nurse practitioner at the Valley Medical Clinic in Salmon Creek.

Family Coach Franchise

• 2008.12.26 Kids health habits lead to obesity and diabetes Sunshine is the best source of vitamin D, but most kids don't spend enough hours outside to get all they need.

Farmers Weekly - United Kingdom

• 2008.12.22 UV light could boost broiler welfare The study, carried out by the Roslin Institute in Scotland, examined the link between vitamin D deficiency and leg weakness. It particularly concentrated on Tibial Dyschondroplasia (TD), a syndrome in which distorted bone growth leads to impaired gait and consequently welfare.

Food Consumer - Lisle, IL, USA

• 2008.12.23 Vitamin D deficiency linked to high odds of having C-section Vitamin D deficiency during pregnancy increases risk of having a Caesarean delivery, according to a new study published in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.
• 2008.12.12 Vitamin D halves breast cancer risk in premenopausal women A new study published in the Jan 2009 issue of International Journal of Cancer found that premenopausal women who had higher levels of serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D or 25(OH)D were significantly less likely to develop breast cancer.
• 2008.12.11 Vitamin D deficiency may raise risk of autism John Cannell, MD, founder of Vitamin D Council, a non-profit educational organization, published an excellent article this year proposing a theory that many cases of autism if not all have something to do with vitamin D deficiency.
• 2008.12.10 Vitamin D prevents disease and premature death The report published in the March 2008 issue of Alternative Medicine Reviews says that the reduction in death risk by taking vitamin D was demonstrated in 18 randomized controlled trials.

Globe and Mail - Canada

• 2008.12.11 WHO calls for major clinical trial for vitamin D The striking observation that people with low levels of vitamin D are at an elevated risk of cancer, premature death and chronic diseases should be tested in a large-scale, drug-style clinical trial, says the World Health Organization's agency specializing in cancer research.

Health Jockey.com - Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

• 2008.12.19 Vitamin D deficiency in lactating mother and infant may have adverse effect Vitamin D deficiency, evidently, is said to be the cause of many newly identified disease risks.

Healthy Considerations

• 2008.12.27 You Need More Than Calcium To Overcome Osteoporosis Fractures caused by thinning and brittle bones affects one in three women and one in twelve men. It is a leading cause of death.

Heart Scan Blog, William Davis MD

• 2008.12.29 Vitamin D Home Test The ever-resourceful Dr. John Cannell of the Vitamin D Council has announced the availability of an at-home, self-ordered vitamin D test kit for $65.
• 2008.12.11 Another case of aortic valve disease reduced with vitamin D ...Prior to vitamin D, I had never witnessed any aortic valve disease stop or reverse.

Herald - Glasgow, Scotland, UK

• 2008.12.16 Bring me sunshine...and health Advice from cancer charities to stay in the shade and always cover up in the sun may have had damaging effects, according to the man who first warned about Scotland's sunshine shortage.

High on Health - Australia

• 2008.12.04 How Sunlight Exposure Can Improve Your Health And Prevent Cancer ...But recently I've come across some intriguing research which claims that many of us are vitamin D deficient because the only way to get enough daily vitamin D is by standing out in the sun, without sunblock on. And I guess we're also so deficient because we're all so afraid of the sun.

HÜrriyet - Istanbul, Turkey

• 2009.01.02 Lack of sun harms women Recent research in Turkey published intrenationally has shown that observant Muslim women who cover their heads and/or bodies are more susceptible to bone weakness and other problems than women who do not wear religious covering.

Juneau Empire - Juneau, AK, USA

• 2008.12.15 'Sunshine vitamin' often hard to come by in Juneau Health experts stress importance of Vitamin D in a place where most people are deficient.

KTVA News - Anchorage, AK, USA

• 2008.12.12 Vitamin D, The Sun And Tanning Beds Countless researchers and scientists increasingly say having enough of the sun's Vitamin D is necessary to fight Alaska number one killer: cancer.

Leif Grunseth, Certified Neuromuscular Therapist

• 2009.01.03 The Dishonesty Behind Mandatory Flu Vaccinations There is growing evidence that if you come down with the flu, you could be vitamin D deficient. The flu is primarily an illness of winter, when there are fewer hours of sunshine, and your exposure to the sun is often very limited.
• 2008.12.31 Fend off Psoriasis and Eczema with Simple, Inexpensive Remedies Vitamin D in the form of sun exposure is your best friend when dealing with either of these skin conditions, but it's especially helpful for psoriasis.

Looking Fit - Phoenix, AZ, USA

• 2008.12.17 Study: Men's Vitamin D Levels Declining A new study indicates that men may not be getting as much vitamin D as they did in the past; however, the reasons for the decline aren't clear.
• 2008.12.08 Low Vitamin D May Increase High Blood-Pressure Risk According to findings published in Hypertension, lower blood levels of vitamin D in the blood are independently associated with an increased risk of developing high blood pressure.

Los Angeles Times - CA, USA

• 2008.12.09 What you need to know about vitamin D The new star of the nutritional world is clearly vitamin D...

Mangalorean.com - Mangalore, India

• 2008.12.13 Lack of Vitamin D causes obesity, stunts growth Insufficient vitamin D can stunt growth and foster obesity during puberty, according to a new study.

Market Watch - United States

• 2008.12.18 (press release) Monterey Mushrooms Helps Combat National Vitamin D Deficiency with a New Year's Resolution Osteoporosis. Depression. Diabetes. Obesity. Cancer. Vitamin D is the single most underrated nutrient in the world of nutrition.
• 2008.12.04 (press release) Aurora Health Care Urges All Wisconsin Residents to Take Vitamin D The decision is in response to growing evidence that higher Vitamin D levels may improve outcomes for patients with heart disease, osteoporosis, certain muscle conditions and seasonal depression.
• 2008.12.04 (press release) American Academy of Dermatology Issues Position Statement on Vitamin D The American Academy of Dermatology (Academy) recently issued a position statement on vitamin D, drawing on the scientific literature to support its recommendation for safely obtaining an adequate amount of this vitamin.

Medical News Today - United Kingdom

• 2008.12.30 (press release) Vitamin D Deficiency Associated With Greater Rates Of Cesarean Sections Researchers from Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) and Boston Medical Center (BMC) found that pregnant women who are vitamin D deficient are also at an increased risk for delivering a baby by caesarean section as compared to pregnant women who are not vitamin D deficient.

Men's News Daily - Guerneville, CA, USA

• 2008.12.28 Vitamin D & the Prevention of Colon & Rectal Polyps As an oncology physician, I have especially been interested in lifestyle and dietary approaches to cancer prevention...Vitamin D, which actually functions more like a hormone than a vitamin, continues to merit serious study as a potential cancer prevention aid...

Mercola.com

• 2008.12.29 Diabetic Kids Frequently Deficient in Essential Vitamin Children and teenagers with type 1 diabetes may have a particularly high rate of deficiency in bone-building vitamin D, a small study suggests.
• 2008.12.25 Simple Way to Reduce Risk of C-Section Vitamin D deficiency greatly increases a pregnant woman's likelihood of having a Caesarean delivery, U.S. researchers report.
• 2008.12.12 Why Vitamin A May Not Be as Useful or Harmless as You Thought A landmark paper from the vitamin D council asserts that a form of vitamin A, retinoic acid, can block the activity of vitamin D by weakly activating the vitamin D response element on genes. Since vitamin D levels are crucial for human health, that means it is essential to have the proper ratio of vitamin D to vitamin A in your body.
• 2008.12.11 Important Vitamin D Update A meta-analysis of 18 randomized controlled trials has found that supplemental vitamin D significantly reduces mortality from all causes. The analysis emphasizes the medical, ethical, and legal implications of promptly diagnosing and adequately treating vitamin D deficiency.
• 2008.12.10 Important Cod Liver Oil Update For years, I have recommended cod liver oil as a dietary supplement to support healthy vitamin D levels. However, based on more recent findings, I am updating my recommendations regarding cod liver oil, as it may not serve you as well as previously believed.

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - Milwaukee, WI, USA

• 2008.12.22 Heart helper Inspired by studies, doctors prescribing higher doses of vitamin D...This month, doctors at Aurora Sinai Medical Center in Milwaukee began giving a mega-dose of 100,000 international units of vitamin D to all patients with chest pains. After that, they are advised to take 2,000 IU a day, said John Whitcomb, an emergency room physician with the hospital.

MSNBC - United States

• 2008.12.17 Vitamin D can prevent disease Bigger doses of a common vitamin could save your life, and a California organization is spreading the word about the power of vitamin D.

Natural Health Remedies & Detox

• 2009.01.01 Vitamin D a Natural Health Remedy for Colds & Flu It is a fact that children exposed to sunlight get fewer colds and that children who were constantly sick from colds and flu were suddenly free from infection when they were given high doses of Vitamin D.

NBC Action News - Kansas City, MO, USA

• 2009.01.02 KC Study Finds Heart Benefit of Vitamin D Are you hoping to improve your health in 2009? Try adding vitamin D.

NBC Los Angeles - United States

• 2008.12.30 How Important is Vitamin D? What's the most important vitamin for you? New studies show it's vitamin D, Dr. Bruce Hensel reported.

New York Times - United States

• 2008.12.29 Having a Baby: Vitamin D Deficiency Is Tied to C-Sections At the turn of the 20th century, according to background information in the report, deformed bones in the pelvis often led to a C-section, a problem that virtually disappeared with the vitamin D fortification of milk and other foods. But this study, published online Dec. 23 in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, suggests that vitamin D deficiency in pregnancy is still a problem.

News With Views - Merlin, OR, USA

• 2008.12.29 The Top 10 Health Breakthroughs of 2008 ...A major question during 2008 was: "Is there anything that vitamin D does not help?"

News-Medical.net - Sydney, Australia

• 2008.12.16 Three-quarters of youths with type 1 diabetes have vitamin D deficiency "To our surprise, we found extremely high rates of vitamin D inadequacy," said Lori Laffel, M.D., M.P.H., Chief of the Pediatric, Adolescent and Young Adult Section at Joslin, Investigator in the Section on Genetics and Epidemiology, and senior author of the paper.
• 2008.12.10 Insufficient vitamin D causes weight gain and stunts growth in girls Insufficient vitamin D can stunt growth and foster weight gain during puberty, according to a new study published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.

Newspost Online - Baroda, India

• 2008.12.06 Vitamin D deficit may up heart disease risk The researchers reviewed a number of studies that linked vitamin D deficiency to heart disease. The studies said rates of severe heart disease or death may be 30 percent to 50 percent higher in sun-deprived heart disease patients.

Newsweek - United States

• 2008.12.06 More Good News About Vitamin D The bone-builder might fight cancer and heart disease, too.

Nutra Ingredients - Europe

• 2008.12.16 D for diabetes: Study says vitamin D may be needed for diabetics Over 75 per cent of young type-1 diabetics may require vitamin D supplements, after a US study reported 'surprisingly' high levels of insufficiency.

Nutrition Reporter

• 2008.12.18 Pediatricians Ensuring Vitamin D Deficiency in Children So while the American Academy of Pediatrics has increased its recommendations for vitamin D, the organization essentially chickened out when it came to a meaningful recommendation. By proposing that infants and children receive only 400 IU of vitamin D daily, the Academy has ensured continued, widespread deficiencies.

Oasis Advanced Wellness

• 2008.12.04 Vitamin D Earning Respect in Mainstream Medicine Vitamin D, one of the most crucial elements of human health, is receiving increased attention as more members of conventional medicine are beginning to understand and discuss its many benefits.

Philadelphia Inquirer - Philadelphia, PA, USA

• 2008.12.15 Ask Dr. H: The importance of Vitamin D My doctor drew my Vitamin D level and is recommending that I take 50,000 units of Vitamin D once a week. That sounds like a lot. I'm 58. How important is Vitamin D?

Philippine Star - Manila, Philippines

• 2008.12.30 9 simple steps to make 2009 your year to get healthy 1. Get more vitamin D. One of the hottest topics in medicine these days is vitamin D...

Prostate Articles Hub

• 2008.12.28 Reduce Blood Pressure And More With Vitamin D There is now evidence that suggests that vitamin D may help protect against a potentially dangerous rise in blood pressure which occurs in some people as they get older. A study that was published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition had researchers finding that as many as 60 percent of whites and more than 90 percent of blacks who participated in the third National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey had insufficient blood levels of vitamin D.

Punch - Lagos, Nigeria

• 2009.01.04 Vitamin D deficiency is tied to c-sections Vitamin D deficiency may increase the likelihood of having a Caesarean section, a new study has found.

Reading Eagle - Reading, PA, USA

• 2009.01.05 People don't always get enough vitamin D Vitamin D is the newest star in the nutritional firmament.

Reuters - USA

• 2008.12.24 Vitamin D deficiency common in diabetic kids Children and teenagers with type 1 diabetes may have a particularly high rate of deficiency in bone-building vitamin D, a small study suggests.

Ripen Life.com

• 2008.12.20 High Cholesterol and Heart Attacks Cholesterol serves as the raw material from which your body makes many hormones. Vitamin D is made from cholesterol and many life-ending diseases are associated with a deficiency of Vitamin D.

Rochester Democrat and Chronicle - Rochester, NY, USA

• 2008.12.18 Getting enough vitamin D Research in the area of nutrition has brought to light the importance of vitamin D — also known as the "sunshine vitamin" since it is produced in the skin through exposure to ultraviolet-B radiation present in natural sunlight.

Rush PR News - Montreal, Quebec, Canada

• 2008.12.11 (press release) Vitamin D Deficiency During Pregnancy Increases Risk of Childhood Dental Problems Women who do not get enough vitamin D while pregnant place their children at increased risk for tooth enamel defects and early childhood tooth decay, according to a study conducted by researchers from the University of Manitoba, Canada, and presented at the General Session of the International Association for Dental Research in Toronto.

San Francisco Chronicle - United States

• 2009.01.05 Alternative cold remedies for kids "Most people think of Vitamin D as being for osteoporosis...but now it's recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics for every child and has significant immune system benefits."

Science Daily - Rockville, MD, USA

• 2008.12.29 (press release) Vitamin D Deficiency In Infants And Nursing Mothers Carries Long-term Disease Risks Once believed to be important only for bone health, vitamin D is now seen as having a critical function in maintaining the immune system throughout life. The newly recognized disease risks associated with vitamin D deficiency are clearly documented in a new report.
• 2008.12.19 (press release) Nearly Three-quarters Of Youths With Diabetes Insufficient In Vitamin D Three-quarters of youths with type 1 diabetes were found to have insufficient levels of vitamin D, according to a study by researchers at the Joslin Diabetes Center — findings that suggest children with the disease may need vitamin D supplementation to prevent bone fragility later in life.
• 2008.12.10 (press release) Vitamin D Found To Fight Placental Infection ...Their discovery suggests that placental innate immunity can be enhanced if pregnant women supplement their diets with vitamin D.

Self Growth.com

• 2008.12.18 Epstein Barr Treatment — The Importance of Sunlight Adequate sunlight is essential to a strong, healthy immune system. In treating Epstein Barr, the virus that causes glandular fever or mononucleosis, sunshine should be part of your treatment program.

Stop Heart Palpitations.com

• 2008.12.28 Vitamin D Continues to Dominate the News ...Since, according to the authors, vitamin D deficiency is both endemic and is associated with numerous diseases, it becomes a substrate of the most consequential medical problems in modern society.

Suite 101

• 2009.01.03 Calcipotriene in Topical Treatment of Psoriasis The Uses of Vitamin D3 Analogues in Psoriasis.
• 2008.12.27 The Facts About Osteoporosis A variety of factors can increase the risk of osteoporosis, including but not limited to estrogen deficiency following menopause, immobility, vitamin D deficiency, hyperparathyroidism, alcohol use, and smoking.
• 2008.12.07 Vitamin D: The Sunshine Wonder Drug Called a "wonder drug" in the June 12, 2006 issue of the LA Times, vitamin D is quickly gaining renown as a potential cure for a variety of diseases.

Sydney Morning Herald - Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

• 2008.12.07 Bald head offers no vitamin D advantage A bald head is no advantage when it comes to absorbing vitamin D from the sun, say scientists seeking an explanation for why men lose their hair.

Telegraph.co.uk - United Kingdom

• 2009.01.01 Alzheimer's gene 'linked to Vitamin D' Scientists have found a new Alzheimer's gene they believe could affect how our bodies use a vital vitamin.

Times of India - India

• 2008.12.25 Lack of Vit D raises C-section risk According to Holick, one explanation for the findings is that vitamin D deficiency has been associated with proximal muscle weakness as well as suboptimal muscle performance and strength.
• 2008.12.16 Vitamin D may help fight diabetes Giving children vitamin D supplements in infancy may cut their risk of developing type 1 diabetes later in life, according to a new study.

Times Online - United Kingdom

• 2008.12.28 Ireland too grey for the burqa Women wearing burqas in cold countries risk broken bones from vitamin D deficiency.

Total Health Breakthroughs

• 2008.12.30 Vitamin D: Can You Get Enough? Looking back at 2008, I vote for vitamin D as the biggest nutrition news of the year...

Underwriting Solutions LLC

• 2008.12.08 Vitamin D and All-Cause Mortality We are seeing a lot more older age applicants and it is critical for underwriters to factor in low Vitamin D levels when assessing such risks.

US News & World Report - Washington, DC, USA

• 2008.12.22 Vitamin D Deficit in Pregnancy Tied to Caesarean Risk Women with deficiency at time of delivery had almost 4 times the odds, study says.
• 2008.12.19 Most Kids With Type 1 Diabetes Lack Vitamin D "We found in children with type 1 diabetes a pretty significant level of vitamin D insufficiency — much more than we had expected to find," said lead researcher Dr. Britta Svoren, an instructor in pediatrics.
• 2008.12.09 Vitamins and Supplements: Do They Work? The picture is mixed, but thumbs up for vitamin D and fish oil.

Valley Echo - Invermere, BC, Canada

• 2008.12.16 Wake up to more D Now that Nov. 2 has passed and we are enjoying a little more morning daylight but less sunlight, the Canadian Cancer Society suggests as you turn back your clocks to remember to increase your daily intake of Vitamin D.

WBIR-TV - Knoxville, TN, USA

• 2008.12.17 Grassroots health organization says Vitamin D effective in fighting breast cancer Bigger doses of a common vitamin could save your life. And a California organization is spreading the word, about the power of vitamin D.

Web MD - New York, NY, USA

• 2008.12.23 Vitamin D Deficiency Boosts C-Section Risk Vitamin D deficiency is common in pregnant women, and it may lead to an increased risk for cesarean delivery, early research suggests.
• 2008.12.08 Men's Vitamin D Levels Dipped Over Decades BMI Changes, Less Milk Consumption, and More Sun Protection May Partly Explain the Decline, Study Shows.

Weeks MD

• 2008.12.09 Vitamin D and cancer - more great info! If vitamin D3 levels among populations worldwide were increased, 600,000 cases of breast and colorectal cancers could be prevented each year, according to researchers from the Moores Cancer Center at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD).

WFIE-TV - Evansville, IN, USA

• 2008.12.22 Vitamin D could save your life A larger dose of a common vitamin could save your life...

Whole Health Source

• 2009.01.03 Vitamin D and Cancer Vitamin D is not just another vitamin. It's a hormone precursor that plays a fundamental role in the regulation of numerous bodily processes. Sunlight is an essential nutrient for physical and mental health.

Wittenberg Door

• 2008.12.19 The One Vitamin That is Vital for Your Heart Experts estimate that up to half of adults and 30 percent of children and teenagers in the United States are vitamin D-deficient. There is a wide array of studies linking increased cardiovascular risk with vitamin D deficiency.

WRCB TV - Chattanooga, TN, USA

• 2008.12.19 Vitamin D & Breast Cancer Carole Baggerly from GrassrootsHealth says "The sun is our most natural source. It's how our bodies were made to get it." Carole Baggerly is talking about vitamin D. How the right amount of it can help prevent some very serious diseases, including heart disease, type-one diabetes, colon cancer, and breast cancer.

Xinhua - China

• 2008.12.24 Vitamin D deficiency ups pregnant women's Cesarean risk The risk of Cesarean delivery may be almost 4 times higher for women with Vitamin D deficiency than those who have a sufficient level of Vitamin D, according to the study conducted by researchers at Boston University School of Medicine and Boston Medical Center.

Zona.com

• 2009.01.02 Vitamin D Deficiency tied to Increased Hypertension Risk A study of almost 1,500 women led researchers to conclude that Vitamin D (plasma 25-hydroxyvitamin D) levels are "inversely and independently associated with the risk of developing hypertension."