Five 'early' signs of vitamin D deficiency - expert's easy tips on replenishing levels
Around one billion people worldwide are believed to be deficient in vitamin D, a statistic that has been described by the World Health Organisation as a "global public health crisis". (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - March 10, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Expert recommends best type of vitamin D - ‘more nutritional’, as 25% of Britons deficient
Many of us are "well and truly depleted" when it comes to our vitamin D levels by the start of spring, a nutritionist said. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - March 8, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
The Case Against Universal Vitamin D Supplementation in Older Adults
Vitamin D is frequently seen as part of the medication list of older adults, particularly those in long-term care (LTC). The LTC population is more at risk of vitamin D deficiency due to factors such as little or no sunlight exposure, malabsorption, frailty, and other comorbidities. Our clinical experience has been that vitamin D supplementation is ordered either because levels were found to be low or simply as a vague expectation that it can ’t hurt or that it’s a “best practice.” But is there evidence that truly supports its universal use? (Source: Caring for the Ages)
Source: Caring for the Ages - March 1, 2023 Category: Health Management Authors: Daniel Haimowitz, Carmen Witsken, Emily Cofsky, Brittany Henault, Emily Hajjar Source Type: news
Three signs a vitamin D deficiency has gone on too long - can lead to 'severe disability'
Are you consistently taking vitamin D supplements throughout winter? If not, three health issues could arise. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - February 22, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
The Opioid Addiction Crisis & U.S. National Security
Methadone Maintenance Therapy is offered in Thailand to reduce harm for people dependent on injected opioids, like heroin. Credit: World Bank/Trinn Suwannapha
Opioids are a class of drugs that includes the illegal drug heroin as well as power pain relievers available by prescription, such as oxycodone (Oxycontin), hydrocodone (Vicodin), codeine, morphine, fentanyl, methadone, and many others.By Geetika Chandwani and Purnaka L. de SilvaNEW YORK, Feb 10 2023 (IPS) The opioid addiction crisis in the United States is an acute public health emergency and a profound threat to national security – which is caused by the...
Source: IPS Inter Press Service - Health - February 10, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Geetika Chandwani and Purnaka de Silva Tags: Crime & Justice Development & Aid Economy & Trade Featured Global Headlines Health Human Rights TerraViva United Nations IPS UN Bureau Source Type: news
Vitamin D Deficiency Can Lead to Major Muscle Loss Vitamin D Deficiency Can Lead to Major Muscle Loss
Vitamin D plays a major role in the regulation of calcium and phosphorus absorption. A deficiency increases the risk of muscle loss by 78%.Quick Take (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - February 9, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology News Source Type: news
Cochrane review finds that vitamin D does not reduce risk of asthma attacks
Taking vitamin D supplements does not reduce the risk of asthma attacks in children or adults, according to an updated Cochrane review.These findings are in contrast to a previous Cochrane review that indicated a reduction in asthma attacks in people taking vitamin D. However, the review found no harm in taking vitamin D and it did not examineother possible health benefits.The review was carried out byresearchers from Queen Mary University of London and the University of Edinburgh. Researcher Adrian Martineau, Clinical Professor of Respiratory Infection and Immunity at Queen Mary University of London, said: “Vitamin D de...
Source: Cochrane News and Events - January 31, 2023 Category: Information Technology Authors: Muriah Umoquit Source Type: news
EpiVida -- A Study of Vitamin D Status in Adults in Brazil EpiVida -- A Study of Vitamin D Status in Adults in Brazil
An epidemiological analysis of vitamin D status among individuals in Brazil provides insight into the prevalence of vitamin D deficiency in this group.Journal of the Endocrine Society (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - January 31, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology Journal Article Source Type: news
Vitamin D could 'considerably' lower your risk of cancer - do you get enough?
Experts often agree that supplements aren't necessary unless you're deficient but one product seems to be an exception. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - January 10, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Severe vitamin D deficiency in patients admitted to the emergency department with severe sepsis is associated with an increased 90-day mortality
Background The role of vitamin D in the response to infection has been increasingly acknowledged. However, the influence of severe vitamin D deficiency on the outcome of patients admitted for severe sepsis is unknown. Hence, this study aimed to investigate the association between severe vitamin D deficiency and sepsis-related outcomes in patients presenting to the ED. Methods This single centre prospective study included patients presenting to the ED with severe sepsis from April 2014 until December 2017. 25-Hydroxy vitamin D (25(OH)D) was measured in a blood sample drawn within 24 hours of admission to the ED, and severe ...
Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH) - January 4, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Does Vitamin D Deficiency Cause Obesity or Vice Versa? Does Vitamin D Deficiency Cause Obesity or Vice Versa?
Vitamin D deficiency has been cited as a possible cause of obesity. Dr Caroline Apovian talks about vitamin D and whether it has a role in obesity development.Medscape Diabetes & Endocrinology (Source: Medscape Diabetes Headlines)
Source: Medscape Diabetes Headlines - December 27, 2022 Category: Endocrinology Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology Commentary Source Type: news
61-year-old left bedridden after vitamin D deficiency causes health decline - her symptoms
Vitamin D deficiency is prevalent around the world, yet the condition is still often misdiagnosed. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - December 21, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Vitamin D deficiency 'heightens risk' of dynapenia 'by 70%', researchers find
During the winter months in the UK, the sun isn't strong enough for vitamin D synthesis to occur in the body. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - December 21, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Vitamin D reserves 'exhausted' by shortest day of year - doctor on how to avoid deficiency
The vitamin is needed not only for our muscles, bones and teeth but to help protect our immune systems, an expert has said. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - December 21, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Getting enough sunlight? Vitamin D deficiency could cause osteomalacia, dietician warns
The vitamin, which can be absorbed through sunlight, is vital when it comes to bone development and growth, he said. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - December 19, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
