Conjunctivitis: AI-driven research by eye hospital finds low Vitamin D and those with allergies are high risk

Conjunctivitis: AI-driven research by eye hospital finds low Vitamin D and those with allergies are high risk

India is currently facing an epidemic of this contagious eye infection. | Photo Credit: A.M.FARUQUI An Artificial Intelligence (AI) driven research and Biomarker study by a city-based private eye hospital has revealed that those with low Vitamin D and allergies are the ones who are getting severely affected by conjunctivitis. A study of tears from … Read more

Are You Getting Enough Vitamin D?

Are You Getting Enough Vitamin D?

Vitamin D is well-known for being important for bone health. It’s also been studied for its possible link to a lower risk of a wide variety of conditions. But even though you can get vitamin D from food, supplements, or spending time in the sunshine,  many people don’t get enough of it. Why? Maybe you don’t … Read more

Taking Too Many Vitamins? Side Effects of Vitamin Overdosing

Taking Too Many Vitamins? Side Effects of Vitamin Overdosing

Nowadays, everything from bottled water to orange juice seems to have souped-up levels of vitamins and minerals in it. That may sound like a way to help cover your nutritional bases, especially if your diet is less than stellar. But routinely getting an overload of vitamins and minerals can hurt you. Too much vitamin C … Read more

Does Vitamin B6 Need a Warning Label?

Emery Pharma citizen’s petition, Sept. 17, 2021. Mayo Clinic: “Vitamin B-6.” Andrea Wong, PhD, senior vice president of scientific and regulatory affairs, Council for Responsible Nutrition. Jay Sirois, PhD, senior director, regulatory and scientific affairs, Consumer Healthcare Products Association. Connie Diekman, registered dietitian, food and nutrition consultant, St. Louis; former president, Academy of Nutrition and … Read more

Vitamin D Won’t Help Ease Irritable Bowel Syndrome

By Robert PreidtHealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, Aug. 5, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Taking vitamin D supplements won’t improve painful symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), British researchers report. IBS is a chronic digestive disorder that can cause stomach cramps, bloating, diarrhea and constipation. Symptoms come and go for some people, but the condition can severely affect … Read more

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

Fish Oil, Vitamin D Won’t Prevent A-Fib: Study

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By Robert PreidtHealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, March 18, 2021 (HealthDay News) — For people hoping to prevent the heart rhythm disorder known as “a-fib,” new research shows that taking vitamin D or fish oil supplements won’t help. A-fib, also known as atrial fibrillation, affects more than 33 million people worldwide and is the most common type … Read more