sunshine vitamin

Healthy Levels of Vitamin D May Boost Breast Cancer Outcomes

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Healthy Levels of Vitamin D May Boost Breast Cancer Outcomes

By Ernie Mundell and Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporters THURSDAY, June 10, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Breast cancer patients who have adequate levels of vitamin D — the “sunshine vitamin” — at the time of their diagnosis have better long-term outcomes, a new study finds. Combined with the results of prior research, the new findings suggest … Read more

Low Vitamin D Might Raise Odds of COVID Infection

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Low Vitamin D Might Raise Odds of COVID Infection

By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter FRIDAY, Sept. 4, 2020 (HealthDay News) — There’s evidence that low blood levels of the “sunshine vitamin” — vitamin D — may increase a person’s risk of infection with the new coronavirus, researchers say. “Vitamin D is important to the function of the immune system and vitamin D supplements … Read more