Low blood levels of vitamin D and high blood levels of a hormone secreted by the parathyroid glands in older adults may increase their chances of suffering from depression, according to a new study. However, low blood vitamin D levels and high parathyroid hormone levels can be treated with higher dietary intake of vitamin D or calcium and increased sunlight exposure.
A dose of vitamin D may help inhibit the growth of bacteria causing tuberculosis, researchers say.
http://www.ibnlive.com/news/vitamin-d-may-help-fight-tuberculosis/40532-17.html
People with higher levels of vitamin D have a reduced risk of developing multiple sclerosis, says study.
http://www.ibnlive.com/news/vitamin-d-may-help-fight-multiple-sclerosis/28968-17.html
High levels of vitamin D may help slow the progression of breast cancer, say researchers.
http://www.ibnlive.com/news/vit-d-slows-breast-cancers-progression/24159-17.html
People who take vitamin D tablets are half as likely to get deadly pancreatic cancer as people who do not, says study.
http://www.ibnlive.com/news/vitamin-d-reduces-pancreatic-cancer-risk/21428-17.html
A recent study suggests that teens with low dietary intake of vitamin D are likely to have low lung function.
http://www.ibnlive.com/news/vit-d-intake-helps-lungs-function-well/11196-17.html
High levels of vitamin D translates to a 50 per cent lower risk of breast cancer, the "sunshine vitamin" also helps prevent many types cancer.
http://www.ibnlive.com/news/vit-d-rich-diet-lowers-breast-cancer-risk/7803-17.html
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