(Natural News) A study published in the journal European Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that fortifying bread with vitamin D can help prevent 10 million new cases of vitamin D deficiency in the United Kingdom. The findings of the study demonstrate the need to reform current policies and incorporate a multi-disciplinary approach to address vitamin D deficiency. In the long run, fortifying […]

(Natural News) Sunlight, like red wine, can be good or bad for your health, depending on how much you get. While drinking moderate amounts of red wine can reduce your risk of heart failure and improve your blood pressure, consuming excessive amounts can lead to alcohol dependence, liver damage and weight gain. In a similar way, moderate sun […]

(Natural News) Low-risk skin cancers or non-melanoma skin cancers are a group of cancers that develop in the upper layers of the skin. These types of cancer usually affect people with fair skin, as well as the elderly. Although low-risk skin cancers are more common than the more serious melanoma, treatment options for them are still limited […]

(Natural News) Rickets is a skeletal disorder caused by a deficiency of calcium, phosphate, and vitamin D — nutrients needed for the formation of healthy bones. As a result, children who suffer from rickets tend to have weak bones, abnormal growth, and problems with their skeletal structure. Recently, a rise in the number of rickets cases, […]

(Natural News) Photoaging (premature aging) is one of the many unfortunate consequences of excessive exposure to ultraviolet (UV) rays – harmful forms of electromagnetic radiation coming from the sun and other artificial sources of light. When the skin is repeatedly exposed to radiation, its normal structure gradually gets altered, resulting in the loss of moisture and […]

(Natural News) More and more people are becoming deficient in vitamin D. Estimates suggest that over one billion people have this problem. Currently, people get tested for vitamin D deficiency using blood tests, which can be painful. These blood tests also require special equipment and the expertise of a trained medical practitioner. However, scientists have found […]

(Natural News) There appears to be a connection between vitamin D and the risk of breast cancer. A recent study discovered that having higher levels of the vitamin can help prevent the onset of the disease in women. A joint effort led by researchers from the University of California San Diego (UCSD), the study investigated the relationship between […]

(Natural News) The lack of vitamin D in the body does not only compromise bone health, it also affects mental health. According to studies, vitamin D deficiency is linked to schizophrenia and depression. A developing fetus depends on its mother for nutrition. If the mother suffers from vitamin deficiency, so will her baby. In a study published […]

(Natural News) Your body needs essential vitamins and minerals to work properly. According to several studies, pregnant women need to get enough vitamin D to protect their babies from conditions such as autism and schizophrenia. Vitamin D: The “sunshine” vitamin Like calcium, vitamin D is essential for bone health. The vitamin helps lower a person’s risk for heart […]

(Natural News) The earliest known reference to cancer is found in the Edwin Smith Papyrus, written about 1,600 years before Christ. Though it is an ancient disease, there is no doubt that cancer is more prevalent now than at any other time in human history. One of the most feared forms of this disease is […]