World Breast Cancer Research Day is August 18th – What impact can be made for breast cancer incidence and survival, for you and your loved ones? Key Points Vitamin D plays an important role...
The repeated pattern in these charts clearly shows the association between latitude, UVB irradiance from the sun, and rates of many cancers and type 1 diabetes Key Points Drs. Cedric Garland and Sharif Mohr,...
Sunshine has many benefits for human health, and a lack of sunshine exposure can lead to increased risk of many diseases Key Points 340,000 deaths per year in the United States and 480,000 deaths...
A review of the strongest evidence available identifies differing optimal vitamin D levels needed to help prevent diseases known as major causes of death Key Points A new review by Grant et al. has...
Implementing vitamin D screening and targeting a level of at least 40-60 ng/ml (100-150 nmol/L) projected to far outweigh benefits of early detection Key Points According to a study published in 2015, among 1,000...
From cancer to COVID and many other diseases, taking certain steps with vitamin D can be a determining factor for whether you are more likely to have a good or bad outcome. Key Points...
Reducing Breast Cancer Risks and Improving Patient Survival – A Summary of Research on Vitamin D, Other Nutrients & Lifestyle Habits According to breastcancer.org, statistics for breast cancer in the United States indicate the...
Study shows selenium status may be a better predictor of breast cancer mortality than several important tumor characteristics Key Points Selenium (Se) is an essential mineral with antioxidant properties, and higher levels of selenium...
Could something as simple as vitamin D help predict the development or course of a disease? Key Points A prognostic factor is something about an individual (such as the presence of vitamin D deficiency)...
A higher BMI increases the risk of both cancer and severe COVID-19 disease; could a higher risk of vitamin D deficiency be an underlying contributor for both? Key Points A secondary analysis of the...