Vitamin D deficiency linked to higher risk of miscarriage​: Study​

Jun 10, 2022, at 02:37 am

London: Women with low vitamin D levels are at significantly increased risk of miscarriage, a new study reveals.

High doses of vitamin D supplementation has no current benefit in preventing or treating Covid-19: Study

May 30, 2020, at 08:54 am

London/IBNS: Scientists from the UK, Europe and the USA, including experts from the University of Birmingham, have published a vitamin D consensus paper warning against high doses of vitamin D supplementation.

Vitamin D appears to play role in COVID-19 mortality rates, says study

May 10, 2020, at 09:30 pm

Evanston/IBNS: After studying global data from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, researchers have discovered a strong correlation between severe vitamin D deficiency and mortality rates.

Vitamin D could help fight off Covid-19: Study

Apr 23, 2020, at 06:22 pm

Dublin/IBNS: Researchers from The Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing (TILDA) at Trinity College Dublin have released a crucial report today in response to the COVID 19 pandemic.

Vitamin D could lower risk of developing diabetes: Study

Jan 30, 2019, at 05:53 pm

New York, Jan 30 (IBNS): The benefits of vitamin D in promoting bone health are already well known.

High vitamin D levels linked to lower cholesterol in children: Study

Jun 08, 2018, at 03:19 pm

London, June 8 (IBNS): There is a link between higher serum vitamin D levels and lower plasma cholesterol levels in primary school children, new research from the University of Eastern Finland shows.

Boosting the effects of Vitamin D to tackle diabetes, finds study

May 13, 2018, at 10:36 pm

New York, May 13 (IBNS): More than 27 million people in the United States are living with type 2 diabetes, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. As the population ages and a growing percentage of people become overweight or obese, that number is expected to increase.

88% of Delhiites suffer from lack of Vitamin D: survey

Apr 13, 2018, at 09:34 pm

New Delhi, Apr 13 (IBNS): Concerned over the alarming rise of insufficient  Vitamin D in India, about 8 in 10 people in Delhi suffer from Vitamin D deficiency which causes chronic muscle pain, spasms, low energy levels, depression etc, according to ASSOCHAM Healthcare Committee report brought out by The Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM) here on Friday.

Link between vitamin D treatment and autism prevention, says study

Mar 22, 2017, at 01:24 am

London, Mar 21 (IBNS): Giving vitamin D supplements to mice during pregnancy prevents autism traits in their offspring, University of Queensland researchers have discovered.