New CF Drug Shows Bones Stay Stable After 3 Years
Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a genetic disease that affects the lungs and digestion, and it often weakens bones. A new combination drug called ETI has been helping …
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Special Cow Diets Before Birth Help Prevent Calcium Problems
Dairy cows often struggle with calcium levels right before and after giving birth, which can cause serious health problems. Researchers tested whether feeding …
Read MoreChornobyl Radiation Linked to Parathyroid Gland Problems
Researchers studied over 4,600 people exposed to radiation from the Chornobyl nuclear accident to see if it affected their parathyroid glands—small glands in …
Read MoreVitamin D and Exercise: A Powerful Combo for Strong Muscles
A new review explores how vitamin D and physical activity work together to keep your muscles strong and healthy. Researchers found that both vitamin D and …
Read MoreMore Kids Are Taking Too Much Vitamin D—Here's What Parents Need to Know
Doctors are noticing that more children are getting too much vitamin D, which might seem surprising since vitamin D is important for healthy bones and growth. …
Read MoreHow Your Body Controls Vitamin D: A Key Protein That Keeps Levels in Balance
Scientists have discovered that a protein called CYP24A1 acts like an "off switch" for vitamin D in your body. This protein breaks down active vitamin D into …
Read MoreNew Clues About Vitamin D and Breast Cancer Risk
Researchers studied a protein called osteoprotegerin and its connection to breast cancer, along with vitamin D and calcium levels. They compared blood samples …
Read MoreWhy One Kitten Couldn't Close Her Mouth: A Vitamin D Mystery
Doctors discovered that an 11-month-old kitten had a rare genetic problem that prevented her body from using vitamin D properly, even though she was eating a …
Read MoreVitamin D and a Blood Test That Might Help MS Patients
Researchers looked at whether a simple blood test could help doctors decide which people with early multiple sclerosis (MS) would benefit most from vitamin D …
Read MoreAncient Chinese Herb May Help Prevent Bone Loss After Menopause
Researchers tested a traditional Chinese herbal blend called Wubi Shanyao Pills to see if it could help prevent weak bones in mice going through menopause-like …
Read MoreSpecial Vitamin D Form Helps Dairy Cows Stay Healthy After Birth
Researchers tested whether a special form of vitamin D could help dairy cows maintain healthy calcium levels around the time they give birth. Forty-two cows …
Read MoreWhy Some Chickens Break Their Bones More Easily
Researchers studied why some laying hens get broken breastbones more often than others. They looked at the genes of over 1,000 chickens and found that genetics …
Read MoreFixing Weak Bones After Parathyroid Surgery Works Better for Some
Researchers looked at 93 patients who had surgery to remove overactive parathyroid glands—small glands in the neck that control calcium levels. They wanted to …
Read MoreScientists Find Genes That Control Infection-Fighting Protein in Blood
Researchers studied the genes of over 12,000 people to understand what controls procalcitonin, a protein doctors use to tell if you have a bacterial or viral …
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