Are European kids getting enough vitamin D? Winter weather reopens the debate - Medical Xpress

Are European kids getting enough vitamin D? Winter weather reopens the debate Medical Xpress Keeping our vitamin D levels up during the winter months has long been lauded as an important part of this fight against unforgiving winter climes, particularly for vulnerable groups such as young children. But parents and carers could be forgiven for ... and more »

Vitamin D deficiency common in elderly patients - Food Consumer

Vitamin D deficiency common in elderly patients Food Consumer Sunday Feb 5, 2012 (foodconsumer.org) --- German researchers found the great majority of geriatric patients in a German rehabilitation hospital suffered vitamin D deficiency. The finding was reported in this week's issue of Deutsches Ärzteblatt ... and more »

Vitamins could help colon cancer - Irish Health

Vitamins could help colon cancer Irish Health By Gillian Tsoi Regular doses of vitamin and mineral supplements could help to reduce the risk of colon cancer and protect against cancer-causing carcinogens, new research has indicated. Scientists have discovered that rats given regular multivitamin ... and more »