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Experts call for higher vitamin D recommendations
Date: 2010-06-08 00:00:00

In recent years vitamin D has been found to have a wide range of health benefits. Studies have shown that the nutrient benefits everything from heart health to brain function. Yet the recommendations from many doctors and healthcare groups remain low, and cause some health experts to call for them to be readjusted. ... Full Story

Soda linked to poor nutrition
Date: 2010-06-09 00:00:00

Many children across the country prefer sugary, sweet drinks like soda to healthy drinks like water and juices. However the results of a new study suggest that the parents of these children may want to get them a vitamin D test, as soda drinkers tend to get less of the nutrient.... Full Story

Vitamin D deficiency may run in families
Date: 2010-06-14 00:00:00

Individuals with a history of vitamin deficiency in their family may want to consider a vitamin D test, as a recent study found that genetic variants that are passed down through generations can contribute to the condition.... Full Story

Rheumatic diseases tied to vitamin D deficiency
Date: 2010-06-18 00:00:00

Vitamin D testing may benefit individuals who already have several key risk factors for developing arthritis, as two new European studies have found that a deficiency of the nutrient is associated with rheumatic diseases. ... Full Story

Low levels of vitamin D linked to poor blood-sugar control in diabetics
Date: 2010-06-21 00:00:00

Diabetics who are struggling to control their blood-sugar levels may benefit from a vitamin D test, as a new study from researchers at Johns Hopkins University has found that many people who are affected by the chronic disease have low levels of vitamin D.... Full Story

Individuals who don't get outside are at a higher risk for vitamin D deficiency
Date: 2010-06-22 00:00:00

Despite the fact that significant evidence has emerged in the last few years about the health benefits offered by the vitamin, many doctors who conduct vitamin D testing are reporting that the number of patients who have a deficiency continues to rise.... Full Story

Vitamin D may reduce the risk of seasonal flu
Date: 2010-06-23 00:00:00

Vitamin D testing may help individuals determine their risk of developing influenza infections during flu season. Researchers from Yale University have found that a deficiency of this nutrient may increase the chances of developing the infection. ... Full Story

Vitamin D deficiency linked to worsening asthma symptoms in children
Date: 2010-06-24 00:00:00

Parents of children with asthma may want to consider seeking a vitamin D test for their child, as a new study from researchers at Harvard Medical School has found that vitamin D deficiency may exacerbate asthma attacks and result in more frequent hospitalization. ... Full Story

Doctors recommend more vitamin D
Date: 2010-06-30 00:00:00

As scientific research continues to link a wide range of health effects to vitamin D, many doctors are recommending more testing to determine if their patients have dangerously low levels of the vitamin. ... Full Story

Vitamin D deficiency may lead to metabolic syndrome
Date: 2010-07-01 00:00:00

Vitamin D testing may be particularly important for older individuals, as a new European study has found that a deficiency of the nutrient can lead to metabolic syndrome - a cluster of conditions that includes high blood pressure, abdominal obesity and high cholesterol and blood sugar levels. ... Full Story

More doctors recommend vitamin D testing
Date: 2010-07-07 00:00:00

Individuals who have spent years avoiding the sun because of concerns about skin cancer may want to consider seeking a vitamin D test, as many people who get little sun exposure often have low levels of the nutrient.... Full Story

Vitamin D deficiency tied to inflammatory bowel diseases
Date: 2010-07-08 00:00:00

Individuals with chronic diseases like ulcerative colitis and other inflammatory bowel conditions may want to consider seeking a vitamin D test, as a new study has found that the nutrient plays a key role in the regulation of many digestive bacteria that can cause inflammatory diseases.... Full Story

Vitamin D deficiency linked to cognitive decline
Date: 2010-07-13 00:00:00

Several recent studies have shown that vitamin D testing may benefit seniors, as the nutrient has been linked to improved brain function and may prevent cognitive decline as individuals grow older. ... Full Story

Vitamin D deficiency tied to Parkinson's disease
Date: 2010-07-14 00:00:00

Individuals who have a family history of Parkinson's disease, as well as other common risk factors, may want to consider seeking vitamin D testing, as a new study has shown that the nutrient may be able to lower the risk for developing the neurological condition. ... Full Story

Government vitamin D guidelines updated
Date: 2010-07-16 00:00:00

In light of several recent studies in which vitamin D has been shown to provide a range of health benefits, Canadian authorities recently updated their daily intake recommendations. Individuals who are concerned about how much of the nutrient they are getting may benefit from Vitamin D testing.... Full Story

Researcher calls for increased vitamin D recommendations
Date: 2010-07-19 00:00:00

Individuals who are already at risk for muscle and bone health problems may want to consider seeking a vitamin D test, as a new report suggests that as many as half of the people in North America and Europe either have insufficient levels of the nutrient or are vitamin D deficient. ... Full Story

Vitamin D may lower heart disease risk
Date: 2010-07-29 00:00:00

Vitamin D testing may benefit African American teens, as a new study has found that a deficiency of the nutrient in these individuals may lead to arterial stiffening, a serious condition that may to contribute to heart disease. ... Full Story