Vitamin D News and Research

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$Long-term use of bisphosphonates may adversely affect bone quality and increase risk of atypical fractures$

Long-term use of bisphosphonates may adversely affect bone quality and increase risk of atypical fractures

Bisphosphonate treatments, proven to enhance bone density and reduce fracture incidence in post-menopausal women, may adversely affect bone quality and increase risk of atypical fractures of the femur when used for four or more years, according to preliminary research presented today at the 2010 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS).

10 Mar 2010

TNS acquires license to Ergothioneine Transporter from University of Cologne

Total Nutraceutical Solutions, Inc. announced that the company has acquired from the University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany, an exclusive license agreement on the invention entitled “Ergothioneine Transporter,” owned by the University.

10 Mar 2010

FoodMinds survey: Americans believe they are individually responsible for making right food choices

Americans recognize things need to change in the grocery aisle, and they support Uncle Sam's efforts to overhaul what is included in their food and on the packages. The majority also believe they are individually responsible for making the right food choices to avoid obesity, but will readily accept the government's help to be successful, according to a new survey by FoodMinds.

9 Mar 2010

MS Awareness Week: Time for nation to go orange and move it to end MS

MS Awareness Week March 8-14 is the time for the nation to go orange and move it to end multiple sclerosis, a disease where someone is newly diagnosed every hour of every day. Supported by a Congressional resolution, this year MS Awareness Week and the state of MS research aptly coincide. Move it to create a world free of MS!

8 Mar 2010

Men employed in occupations with potential exposure to sunlight have reduced risk of kidney cancer

According to a new study, men employed in occupations with potential exposure to high levels of sunlight have a reduced risk of kidney cancer compared with men who were less likely to be exposed to sunlight at work.

8 Mar 2010

LUNA Protein bar for women made with entirely natural and organic ingredients launched

LUNA®, the maker of the Whole Nutrition Bar for Women®, introduces LUNA® Protein, the first high protein bar for women made with entirely natural and organic ingredients. It is an indulgent treat that satiates hunger and helps women more easily fit protein into their diet.

8 Mar 2010

Scientists identify the role of vitamin D in activation of T cells

Scientists at the University of Copenhagen have discovered that Vitamin D is crucial to activating our immune defenses and that without sufficient intake of the vitamin, the killer cells of the immune system - T cells - will not be able to react to and fight off serious infections in the body.

8 Mar 2010

Study shows clear link between Vitamin D levels and accumulation of fat in muscle tissue

There's an epidemic in progress, and it has nothing to do with the flu. A ground-breaking study published in the March 2010 Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism found an astonishing 59 per cent of study subjects had too little Vitamin D in their blood. Nearly a quarter of the group had serious deficiencies (less than 20 ng/ml) of this important vitamin.

6 Mar 2010

People with skin of color more prone to dermatologic problems than those with lighter skin tones

According to projections from the United States Census Bureau, people with skin of color will comprise approximately half of the U.S. population by 2050. This group, which includes African-Americans, Asians, Latinos and other ethnicities, are more prone to certain dermatologic problems than those with lighter skin tones due to their genetic make-up and in some cases cultural practices.

5 Mar 2010

Overview of nanotechnology: Nanoparticles may eventually be used in cosmetic products

The rapidly growing field of nanotechnology and its future use in cosmetic products holds both enormous potential and potential concern for consumers. Currently, major cosmetic manufacturers have imposed a voluntary ban on the use of nanoparticles in products while they await a ruling from the Food and Drug Administration regarding the safety of this technology.

5 Mar 2010

Kyto Biopharma signs licensing agreement with RFSUNY, gains patent rights to Transcobalamin Receptor

Kyto Biopharma Inc., is pleased to announce that it has signed a licensing agreement with the Research Foundation of the State University of New York. The licensing agreement grants Kyto patent rights to the Transcobalamin (Vitamin B12) Receptor and to an additional broad group of other patents which are critical to Kyto’s research and development strategy for the treatment of cancer.

5 Mar 2010

Study shows link between Vitamin D levels and basal cell carcinoma

A Henry Ford Hospital study has shown a link between Vitamin D levels and basal cell carcinoma, a finding that could lead researchers to better understand the development of the most common form of skin cancer.

5 Mar 2010

AARDA report examining current state of AD released at the National Autoimmune Diseases Summit

A groundbreaking new report from the American Autoimmune Related Diseases Association, examining the current state of autoimmune disease (AD) and its economic and social impact globally and in the U.S., was released today at the National Autoimmune Diseases Summit: The Global State of Autoimmunity Today, held to kick-off National Autoimmune Disease Awareness Month.

4 Mar 2010

Fluorescent lighting in supermarkets can boost nutritional value of fresh spinach: Study

Far from being a food spoiler, the fluorescent lighting in supermarkets actually can boost the nutritional value of fresh spinach, scientists are reporting. The finding could lead to improved ways of preserving and enhancing the nutritional value of spinach and perhaps other veggies, they suggest in a study in ACS' bi-weekly Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry.

4 Mar 2010

Study suggests vitamin D supplements may decrease insulin resistance, fight depression

A daily dose of vitamin D may just be what Chicagoans need to get through the long winter, according to researchers at Loyola University Chicago Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing (MNSON). This nutrient lifts mood during cold weather months when days are short and more time is spent indoors.

4 Mar 2010

Shionogi, QuatRx Pharmaceuticals enter into worldwide license agreement to develop and market ospemifene

Shionogi & Co., Ltd. and QuatRx Pharmaceuticals Company, a privately-held pharmaceutical company, today announced that they have entered into a worldwide license agreement to develop and market ospemifene, a selective estrogen receptor modulator ("SERM").

3 Mar 2010

Vitamin D News and Research

Latest Vitamin D News and Research

Long-term use of bisphosphonates may adversely affect bone quality and increase risk of atypical fractures

TNS acquires license to Ergothioneine Transporter from University of Cologne

FoodMinds survey: Americans believe they are individually responsible for making right food choices

MS Awareness Week: Time for nation to go orange and move it to end MS

Men employed in occupations with potential exposure to sunlight have reduced risk of kidney cancer

LUNA Protein bar for women made with entirely natural and organic ingredients launched

Scientists identify the role of vitamin D in activation of T cells

Study shows clear link between Vitamin D levels and accumulation of fat in muscle tissue

People with skin of color more prone to dermatologic problems than those with lighter skin tones

Overview of nanotechnology: Nanoparticles may eventually be used in cosmetic products

Kyto Biopharma signs licensing agreement with RFSUNY, gains patent rights to Transcobalamin Receptor

Study shows link between Vitamin D levels and basal cell carcinoma

AARDA report examining current state of AD released at the National Autoimmune Diseases Summit

Fluorescent lighting in supermarkets can boost nutritional value of fresh spinach: Study

Study suggests vitamin D supplements may decrease insulin resistance, fight depression

Shionogi, QuatRx Pharmaceuticals enter into worldwide license agreement to develop and market ospemifene

Storing vitamins in bathrooms and kitchens may degrade their effectiveness

Study reveals most consumers are unclear about dietary nutrients

Whole Body experts provide tips on how to sustain body's energy

Consumption of garlic reduces level of potential carcinogenic processes

Small solutions for big problems in drug discovery and delivery

Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

Utilizing process Raman in optimizing cultivated meat production

Vitamin D News and Research

Latest Vitamin D News and Research

Small solutions for big problems in drug discovery and delivery

Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

Utilizing process Raman in optimizing cultivated meat production

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