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Weekly and biweekly vitamin D2 prevents vitamin D deficiency

Boston University School of Medicine researchers (BUSM) have found that 50,000 International Units (IU) of vitamin D2, given weekly for eight weeks, effectively treats vitamin D deficiency. Vitamin D2 is a mainstay for the ...

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New findings show vitamin D accelerates recovery from tuberculosis

New research findings which show that vitamin D can speed up antibiotic treatment of tuberculosis (TB) have been revealed by scientists at Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry. The study - which gives fresh ...

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created Jan 06, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (3) | comments 0

Biochemist proposes worldwide policy change to step up daily vitamin D intake

Anthony Norman, a leading international expert in vitamin D, proposes worldwide policy changes regarding people's vitamin D daily intake amount in order to maximize the vitamin's contribution to reducing the frequency of ...

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created Aug 09, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (4) | comments 0

Internet generation at risk of rickets: study

Bone-bending rickets can now be added to the list of ills linked to children spending uncounted hours before a computer screen, British researchers said Friday.

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created Jan 22, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (3) | comments 1

Stem cell success points to way to regenerate parathyroid glands

An early laboratory success is taking University of Michigan researchers a step closer to parathyroid gland transplants that could one day prevent a currently untreatable form of bone loss associated with thyroid surgery.

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created Sep 29, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Get a Little Sun This Summer – It Could Help Save Your Life

As summer comes and people across America get ready to start slathering on the sunscreen, a note of caution is in order – a little sunshine is good for you.

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created Jun 11, 2008 | popularity 4.1 / 5 (14) | comments 2


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