Scientists discover three genes linked to skin color and risks for severe vitamin D deficiency
Researchers found that African Americans with a genetic variant in the gene called SLC24A5 were more likely to have vitamin D levels up to three times lower than what is considered normal. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - February 19, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Genetic variants for skin color in African Americans linked to vitamin D deficiency
(City of Hope) One day physicians may be able to look at an African American's skin color and, with the help of other determinants, know if prescribing vitamin D supplements would lower that person's risk of getting cancers of the prostate, colon, rectum or breast. " We should not shy from this new study looking at the genetics of skin color because being 'colorblind' is what has led to widespread health disparities, " said City of Hope's Rick Kittles. (Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer)
Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer - February 18, 2021 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news
Vitamin D deficiency: Five signs found in the eyes warning you may be deficient
VITAMIN D deficiency: Uveitis is swelling of the uvea and is sometimes caused by a vitamin D deficiency. Experiencing any of these five symptoms in your eyes could indicate your risk. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - February 17, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Vitamin D deficiency symptoms: Mood disturbances could mean you’re lacking sunshine
VITAMIN D levels can significantly be reduced during the winter months with overcast days, snowfall and rain. This is because our bodies synthesise the hormone when exposed to the sun's rays. Are you in need of a top up? (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - February 7, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Is there a connection between vitamin D deficiency and COVID-19?
This article is written by?Mayo Clinic Staff. ________________________ Several recent studies have looked at the impact of vitamin D on?COVID-19. One study of [...] (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - February 2, 2021 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news
Hospitalisations for falls and hip fractures attributable to vitamin D deficiency in older Australians - Neale RE, Wilson LF, Black LJ, Waterhouse M, Lucas RM, Gordon LG.
Vitamin D deficiency is associated with increased risk of falls and fractures. Assuming this association is causal, we aimed to identify the number and proportion of hospitalisations for falls and hip fractures attributable to vitamin D deficiency [25 hydr... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - February 1, 2021 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Elder Adults Source Type: news
Vitamin D deficiency symptoms: 'Unusual' signs of a vitamin D deficiency to look out for
VITAMIN D deficiency symptoms can be difficult to spot, as they don't necessarily make you feel unwell, but they are particularly common during the cold winter months. These are the "unusual" signs of a vitamin D deficiency to look out for. Should you consider adding vitamin D foods or supplements to your diet? (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - January 31, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Ethnic inequalities in COVID-19 mortality: A consequence of persistent racism, Runnymede Trust
Key points:
• Ethnic minority people experience a much higher risk of COVID-19-related death, a stark inequality that impacts on all ethnic minority groups, including white minority groups such as Gypsies and Irish Travellers.
• Local authorities with higher proportions of ethnic minority residents are li kely to have higher numbers of COVID-19-related deaths.
• These inequalities reflect increased risk of exposure to the virus because of where people live, the type of accommodation they live in, household size, the types of jobs they do and the means of transport they use to get to work.
• Eth nic inequalities...
Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH) - January 26, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Vitamin D Deficiency Associated With Increased COVID-19 Risk
MONDAY, Jan. 25, 2021 -- Patients with vitamin D deficiency are significantly more likely to be positive for COVID-19, according to a study published in the April issue of Nutrition.
Joseph Katz, D.M.D., from the University of Florida College of... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - January 25, 2021 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
What are the best sources of vitamin D?
VITAMIN D deficiency is particularly common during the winter months, and it's crucial that you make sure to eat plenty of vitamin D-rich foods. While everybody is staying indoors for the Covid lockdown, it's recommended that everyone takes a vitamin D supplement. These are the best sources of vitamin D in your foods. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - January 14, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Increased COVID-19 death risk associated with vitamin D deficiency
A Belgian study, published in theAmerican Journal of Clinical Pathology, reports that patients hospitalised for COVID-19 with vitamin D deficiency were much more likely to die during the first wave of the pandemic.Medscape (Source: Society for Endocrinology)
Source: Society for Endocrinology - January 13, 2021 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
Vitamin D deficiency warning: What are the symptoms of a vitamin D deficiency?
VITAMIN D deficiency is particularly common during the winter months, and especially when we're all indoors for the Covid lockdown. But how are you supposed to know whether you should be taking supplements for the 'sunshine' vitamin? What are the symptoms of a vitamin D deficiency? (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - January 12, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Vitamin D Deficiency in COVID-19 Quadrupled Death Rate
Patients admitted to hospital with severe COVID-19 and vitamin D deficiency showed a 3.7-fold increased odds of death. Men in the... (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - January 4, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Vitamin D deficiency: How much of the sunshine vitamin you need to avoid the condition
VITAMIN D deficiency is a reality for most during these dark and cold months. Lacking in the vitamin can cause a myriad of health risks so how much of the sunshine vitamin is needed to reduce the risk of the condition? (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - December 28, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Vitamin D deficiency: How much of the sunshine vitamin should be taken to avoid risks
VITAMIN D deficiency is a reality for most during these dark and cold months. Lacking in the vitamin can cause a myriad of health risks so how much of the sunshine vitamin is needed to reduce the risk of the condition? (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - December 27, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
