Skin :: Sunscreen and summer sun safety
One of the best sun safety tips is to use sunscreen when spending time outdoors. However, the proper application of sunscreen is just as important to obtain the maximum benefits of sun protection.
Vitamin D
Brain :: High calcium & vitamin D intakes linked to brain lesions
Elderly men and women who consumed higher levels of calcium and vitamin D are significantly more likely to have greater volumes of brain lesions, regions of damage that can increase risk of cognitive impairment, dementia, depression and stroke.
Cystic Fibrosis :: Early onset of poor bone mineralization revealed in children with cystic fibrosis
In a study of children with cystic fibrosis, French researchers found evidence of very early onset defective bone mineration in the lumbar spine that was not caused by either nutritional status or lung disease. The lumbar spine is that part of the back between the ribs and pelvis.
Multiple Sclerosis :: Multiple sclerosis more in women than men
More women are developing multiple sclerosis (MS) than men, according to research that will be presented at the American Academy of Neurology’s 59th Annual Meeting in Boston, April 28 – May 5, 2007.
Vitamin D :: Explore vitamin D’s benefits beyond bones
National Osteoporosis Month is right around the corner, reminding most health professionals to counsel their clients about the bone-building benefits of calcium and vitamin D.
Vitamin D :: Low vitamin D levels linked to poor physical performance in older adults
Older adults who don’t get enough vitamin D ? either from their diets or exposure to the sun ? may be at increased risk for poor physical performance and disability, according to new research from Wake Forest University School of Medicine and colleagues.
Menopause :: No coronary heart disease for newly menopausal women considering hormone therapy
Wyeth Pharmaceuticals, a division of Wyeth (NYSE:WYE), provides comment on a re-analysis of pooled data from both hormone therapy arms of the Women?s Health Initiative (WHI) Study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association.
Hip Surgery :: Genes determine success of hip replacement surgery
The success of long term hip replacement surgery may lie in the genes, suggests research published ahead of print in the Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases.
Osteoporosis :: Increase vitamin D3 intake for healthy bones
Worldwide people are undersupplied with vitamin D3, which has a key role in bone and calcium metabolism. Shortages can cause Osteoporosis which is a global public health problem with an estimated cost of $19 billion annually.
Weight Loss :: Calcium helps cut cholesterol during weight loss
Getting enough calcium and vitamin D while reducing calorie intake can increase the beneficial effects of weight loss on cholesterol levels adding to the number of mechanisms by which calcium can benefit weight loss on blood fats.