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Vitamin E is a nutrient that the body needs in small amounts to function and stay healthy. Vitamin E helps prevent cell damage caused by free radicals (highly reactive chemicals). It is fat-soluble (can dissolve in fats and oils) and is found in seeds, nuts, leafy vegetables, and vegetable oils. Not enough vitamin E can result in infertility (the inability to produce children). It is being studied in the prevention and treatment of some types of cancer. Vitamin E is a type of antioxidant.

Low vitamin D may play a role in high blood pressure

A new genetic study has provided the most solid evidence to date that a low vitamin D level plays a causal role in the development of high blood pressure (hypertension).

26 Jun 2014

Patients continue to lose bone at least 2 years after bariatric surgery, shows study

A new study shows that for at least two years after bariatric surgery, patients continue to lose bone, even after their weight stabilizes.

24 Jun 2014

Complementary medicines: an interview with Associate Professor Evelin Tiralongo, Griffith University

Complementary medicines are generally being defined as medicines which are non-mainstream medicines and are mostly given together with conventional medicines.

23 Jun 2014

Calcium, vitamin D supplements may send blood levels too high for some women

Calcium and vitamin D are commonly recommended for older women, but the usual supplements may send calcium excretion and blood levels too high for some women, shows a new study published online today in Menopause, the journal of The North American Menopause Society.

18 Jun 2014

World's first human trial of pro-vitamin A-enriched bananas to start soon

The world's first human trial of pro-vitamin A-enriched banana, expected to lift the health and well-being of millions of Ugandans and other East Africans will start very soon.

17 Jun 2014

Researchers demonstrate potential of retinoic acid in preventing type 2 diabetes complications

At a time when obesity, type 2 diabetes, and their complications are a veritable epidemic worldwide, researchers at the University of Montreal and CHUM Research Centre (CRCHUM) recently demonstrated the potential of retinoic acid (RA), a derivative of Vitamin A, in treating obesity and type 2 diabetes and preventing their cardiovascular complications.

17 Jun 2014

Low levels of Vitamin D are associated with a higher risk of premature death

Recent research has shown that lower blood levels of vitamin D increase the risk of dying early.

13 Jun 2014

Persons with lower blood levels of vitamin D are twice likely to die prematurely

Researchers at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine have found that persons with lower blood levels of vitamin D were twice as likely to die prematurely as people with higher blood levels of vitamin D.

13 Jun 2014

Studies stress the importance of vitamin D intake during first year of life

Everyone seems to agree that vitamin D is important throughout life. This is certainly as true in the first year of life as it is later on.

9 Jun 2014

Endocrine Society announces winners of Early Investigators Awards and FLARE Internship Awards

The Endocrine Society is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2014 Early Investigators Awards and the Future Leaders Advancing Research in Endocrinology Internship Awards.

6 Jun 2014

Vitamin Angels and Walgreens provide 100 million children and mothers with essential vitamins, minerals

As part of its purpose to help people get, stay and live well, Walgreens (NYSE: WAG) (NASDAQ: WAG) is extending its exclusive relationship with Vitamin Angels to help provide 100 million children and mothers in at-risk populations with essential vitamins and minerals.

6 Jun 2014

High dose vitamin C therapy may have positive effect on Epstein-Barr virus infection

The Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) is a member of the herpes family that targets lymphocytes and epithelial cells. While the infection is usually benign, it can in some cases lead to acute infectious mononucleosis and can impair the immune system. EBV is also linked to several malignancies. There is currently no cure for removing EBV infections and very little success treating acute EBV infection and mononucleosis with drugs.

4 Jun 2014

Parents should take initiative to make sure their hungry teens have healthy fare to eat

Refrigerators and pantries across the country are bracing for the seasonal assault from teenagers who are now done with school and will eat most of their meals at home for the summer months.

4 Jun 2014

$Vitamin D with calcium can protect against risk of common bone fractures for seniors$

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Low vitamin D may play a role in high blood pressure

Patients continue to lose bone at least 2 years after bariatric surgery, shows study

Complementary medicines: an interview with Associate Professor Evelin Tiralongo, Griffith University

Calcium, vitamin D supplements may send blood levels too high for some women

World's first human trial of pro-vitamin A-enriched bananas to start soon

Researchers demonstrate potential of retinoic acid in preventing type 2 diabetes complications

Low levels of Vitamin D are associated with a higher risk of premature death

Persons with lower blood levels of vitamin D are twice likely to die prematurely

Studies stress the importance of vitamin D intake during first year of life

Endocrine Society announces winners of Early Investigators Awards and FLARE Internship Awards

Vitamin Angels and Walgreens provide 100 million children and mothers with essential vitamins, minerals

High dose vitamin C therapy may have positive effect on Epstein-Barr virus infection

Parents should take initiative to make sure their hungry teens have healthy fare to eat

Vitamin D with calcium can protect against risk of common bone fractures for seniors

Older, obese women with diabetes and on dialysis at risk for calciphylaxis

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