Vitamin D supplements help preserve telomere length in aging adults

Results from the VITAL randomized controlled trial reveal that vitamin D supplementation helps maintain telomeres, protective caps at the ends of chromosomes that shorten during aging and are linked to the development of certain diseases. The new report, which is published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, is based on data from a VITAL … Read more

Early vitamin D deficiency increases risk of ADHD, schizophrenia and autism

Newborn babies with a vitamin D deficiency have a higher chance of later developing mental disorders such as ADHD, schizophrenia and autism, a major study involving The University of Queensland has found. In the largest population study of its kind, researchers examined vitamin D status of 71,793 people, many of whom had a mental health … Read more

4 Fish That Boost Kidney Health

BUCHAREST — May 4, 2025 — What you eat plays a huge role in your kidney health. This guide explores how certain types of fish can be beneficial protein sources, offering easily digestible nutrients and vital omega-3 fatty acids. We’ll cover what makes fish a smart choice and how to incorporate it into your diet … Read more

Vitamin D curbs colorectal cancer by boosting immunity and blocking tumor growth

Vitamin D’s anti-cancer powers go beyond bones, new findings reveal how it suppresses inflammation, boosts immune surveillance, and disrupts tumor development to guard against colorectal cancer. Study: Vitamin D and Colorectal Cancer Prevention: Immunological Mechanisms, Inflammatory Pathways, and Nutritional Implications. Image Credit: crystal light / Shutterstock.com A recent study in the journal Nutrients reviews the role of vitamin … Read more

Low vitamin D levels damage erectile health via superoxide surge, study finds

Low vitamin D doesn’t just weaken bones; it can sabotage sexual health, disrupt key biological defenses, and make common ED treatments less effective, according to new research. Study: Vitamin D deficiency induces erectile dysfunction: Role of superoxide and Slpi. Image Credit: Lightspring / Shutterstock In a recent study published in the British Journal of Pharmacology, researchers found … Read more

Breakthrough research identifies small peptide for psoriasis treatment

Birmingham scientists have shown that a sequence of just three amino acids may reduce the severity of psoriasis, when applied topically in an emollient cream. The researchers, whose study is published in Pharmacological Research, identified the smallest part of a peptide (small protein) called PEPITEM, which occurs naturally in the body and regulates inflammation. The … Read more

Almost All Women With Breast Cancer Are Also Vitamin D Deficient

We all know someone who’s been affected by breast cancer, so it shouldn’t come as a surprise that it’s the most common type of cancer worldwide. According to a 2022 review published in The Breast, breast cancer accounts for one in eight cancer diagnoses and resulted in a total of 2.3 million new cases in … Read more

Colorectal cancer burden climbs in countries with low milk intake

Colorectal cancer cases are rising in low milk-consuming regions—this major global study reveals who’s most at risk and why the right amount of milk might matter more than you think. The ASR of deaths and DALYs attributable to diet low in milk for prostate cancer and colon and rectum cancer among countries and territories in … Read more