Timing of calcium and vitamin D supplementation may affect how bone adapts to exercise

Taking calcium and vitamin D before exercise may influence how bones adapt to exercise, according to a new study.

Vitamin D supplementation may delay precocious puberty in girls

Vitamin D supplementation may help delay early onset of puberty in girls, a new clinical study finds.

Vitamin D deficiency may raise allergy and asthma risk in obese children, teens

One reason why obese children and teenagers are more likely to have hard-to-control asthma and allergies may be vitamin D deficiency, a new study finds.

Vitamin C may be beneficial against exercise-induced bronchoconstriction

Vitamin C may substantially reduce bronchoconstriction caused by exercise according to a meta-analysis. Exercise-induced bronchoconstriction — formerly called exercise-induced asthma — means the transient narrowing of the airways that occurs during or after exercise, which can cause symptoms such as cough, wheezing and the shortness of breath.

Quick and simple ways to reduce risk from the most common form of cancer

Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer diagnosed in the United States, with one in five Americans expected to develop a form of skin cancer in their lifetime. Fortunately, there are simple steps people can take to reduce their skin cancer risk.

Genetic research clarifies link between hypertension and Vitamin D deficiency

A large-scale genetic study involving over 155,000 individuals has enabled researchers to discover the causal link between hypertension and vitamin D deficiency. The results provide a strong case for food fortification with vitamin D in order to prevent some kinds of cardiovascular disease, they say.

The protein profile of restless leg syndrome

A protein profile of people with restless leg syndrome (RLS) identifies factors behind disrupted sleep, cardiovascular dysfunction and pain, according to new research. The research gives insights into the disorder, and could be useful in the development of new treatments.

Calcium supplements linked to longer lifespans in women

Taking a calcium supplement of up to 1,000 mg per day can help women live longer, according to a recent study.

Vitamin C can kill drug-resistant TB

In a striking, unexpected discovery, researchers have determined that vitamin C kills drug-resistant tuberculosis (TB) bacteria in laboratory culture. The finding suggests that vitamin C added to existing TB drugs could shorten TB therapy, and it highlights a new area for drug design.

Discover the seven most nutrient-dense foods on earth

The superfood tag is awarded to nutrient-dense foods, which pack more nutrients or antioxidants per bite than most other foods. Superfoods are food, not just nutritional extracts, minerals, or vitamins sold as supplements to food, such as B complex capsules, etc. One…

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