Daily Archives: August 7, 2015

Vitamin A directs immune cells to intestines – Redorbit

A new study conducted by researchers at Purdue University has found a metabolite resulting from the breakdown of vitamin A acts as a sort of GPS, directing certain disease- fighting cells to the body’s intestine. “It is known that vitamin A deficiencies lead to increased susceptibility to disease and low concentrations of immune cells in… Read More »

Interferon Response Not Affected by Vitamin D in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

(HealthDay News) — For patients with systemic lupus erythematosus, vitamin D3 supplementation does not affect interferon signature, according to a study published in the Arthritis & Rheumatology. Cynthia Aranow, MD, from the Feinstein Institute for Medical Research in Manhasset, New York, and colleagues examined the effects of vitamin D supplementation on the interferon signature (expression… Read More »

Groping and sex on the bus in LA

One in 14 Metro riders has been groped in the past six months, survey finds Laura J. Nelson Nearly one out of every 14 Metro passengers has been fondled or groped while riding public transit in Los Angeles County, and one in 10 has been subjected to indecent exposure on the bus or train, according to a new survey. As part… Read More »

The vast majority of schools start before 8:30 a.m., which is earlier than doctors recommend for teens.

Most teens start school too early in the morning, which deprives them of the sleep they need to learn and stay healthy, a new study says. The American Academy of Pediatrics last year urged middle schools and high schools to start no earlier than 8:30 a.m. in order to allow teens — who are biologically programmed to… Read More »

A ‘complex web’ of vested interests promote calcium and vitamin D for osteoporosis, despite lack of evidence | MinnPost

Calcium and vitamin D supplements have been shown repeatedly to have no beneficial effect on preventing or treating osteoporosis, as I’ve pointed out here many times before. In fact, the evidence has not only demonstrated that calcium and vitamin D supplements do not reduce the risk of bone fractures, it has also found that they… Read More »

Vitamin D for pancreatic cancer | abc30.com

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — Vitamin D has been known for promoting strong bones, regulating blood pressure and even improving one’s mood. Could it be the key to fighting one of the most deadly cancers? U.S. researchers are testing the impact of adding vitamin D to the treatment regimen for some pancreatic cancer patients. Daryl Fair,… Read More »