Why Your Skin Needs Two Important Proteins to Stay Healthy
Scientists discovered that two special proteins in your skin—vitamin D receptor and calcium-sensing receptor—work together to protect you from skin cancer. …
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Vitamin D May Help Stop Lung Scarring Disease
Researchers discovered that vitamin D receptor, a protein in our cells, might help prevent lung scarring (pulmonary fibrosis). In lab tests using lung cells, …
Read MoreVitamin D and Heart Health in People With Asthma
Researchers studied thousands of people with asthma to understand how vitamin D levels and genetic differences affect heart health. They found that vitamin D …
Read MoreA Spicy Compound May Help Your Liver Process Fat Better
Researchers discovered that a natural compound found in mustard and wasabi called allyl isothiocyanate (AITC) might help treat fatty liver disease, a condition …
Read MoreWhy Some People's Bodies Don't Respond to Vitamin D
Scientists used computer models to understand why some people can't use vitamin D properly, even when they get enough of it. They studied genetic changes in …
Read MoreWhy Adding Fluorine to Vitamin D Might Make It Work Better
Scientists used advanced computer models to understand why certain vitamin D compounds with added fluorine atoms stick better to vitamin D receptors in our …
Read MoreA Gene Variant May Increase Stroke Risk in Sickle Cell Disease
Researchers studied how a specific gene variation affects vitamin D levels and stroke risk in children and young adults with sickle cell disease. They found …
Read MoreVitamin D Receptor May Help Predict Breast Cancer Behavior
Researchers studied 111 breast cancer patients to understand how a protein called the vitamin D receptor (VDR) relates to other important cancer markers. They …
Read MoreYour Genes May Affect Psoriatic Arthritis Pain and Symptoms
Researchers studied 68 people with psoriatic arthritis—a condition that causes joint pain and skin problems—to see if certain genetic variations affect how …
Read MoreVitamin D and Your Immune System's COVID-19 Defense
Researchers studied 264 people in Lebanon to understand how vitamin D affects the body's ability to fight COVID-19. They found that people with higher levels …
Read MoreWhy Kids With Leukemia Often Have Low Vitamin D Levels
Researchers studied 90 children to understand the connection between vitamin D and a common childhood cancer called acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). They …
Read MoreWhy People With Lupus Have Lower Vitamin D Receptor Levels
Researchers studied a protein called vitamin D receptor (VDR) in people with lupus, an autoimmune disease where the body attacks its own tissues. They compared …
Read MoreNew Drug Combo Shows Promise Against Hard-to-Treat Skin Cancer
Scientists created a new experimental drug called AC-340 that combines two different cancer-fighting approaches into one molecule. The drug works by activating …
Read MoreNew Drug Approach Shows Promise for Treating Liver Scarring
Researchers created 52 new experimental drugs designed to treat liver fibrosis—a serious condition where the liver becomes scarred and damaged. These new drugs …
Read MoreA Gene Variant May Increase Thyroid Risk in Women With PCOS
Researchers studied a small group of women with PCOS (a common hormonal condition) to understand why some develop thyroid problems. They looked at a specific …
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 May Help Protect Lungs From Heart Drug Damage
A heart medication called amiodarone can sometimes damage the lungs as a side effect. Researchers tested whether a vitamin D-related compound called …
Read MoreWhy People With Hashimoto's May Need More Vitamin D
Hashimoto's thyroiditis is an autoimmune disease where the body attacks the thyroid gland, causing it to stop working properly. Researchers in Korea discovered …
Read MoreNew Drug Shows Promise in Protecting Brain After Bleeding
Scientists discovered that a vitamin D-related drug called paricalcitol may protect brain cells from damage after a brain bleed. Using mouse models and …
Read MorePlant Compounds Show Promise Against Colorectal Cancer in Lab Tests
Scientists discovered that two natural plant compounds called reticuline and coclaurine may help fight colorectal cancer by working through a special protein …
Read MoreVitamin D May Help Kidneys Recover from Severe Infections
When someone has a severe infection (sepsis), their kidneys can fail, which is very dangerous. Scientists discovered that vitamin D might protect kidneys by …
Read MoreVitamin D May Help Keep Your Skin Young and Healthy
Scientists have discovered that vitamin D plays an important role in keeping skin healthy as we age. This research review explains how vitamin D works inside …
Read MoreNew Drug Designs Target Vitamin D Receptor for Bone and Skin Health
Scientists have created new experimental drug compounds that work with vitamin D receptors in your body—the proteins that help control bone strength, skin …
Read MoreVitamin D May Shape How Your Brain Processes Sights and Sounds
Scientists discovered that vitamin D plays an important role in how our brains develop during early life, especially for processing what we see and hear. Using …
Read MoreVitamin D Genes and Liver Cancer Risk in Egyptian Patients
Researchers investigated whether specific variations in the vitamin D receptor gene might affect a person's risk of developing liver cancer. They studied …
Read MoreVitamin D May Play a Bigger Role in Pregnancy Than We Thought
Scientists discovered that vitamin D does more than just help your bones—it may be important for pregnancy too. Researchers found that when mice didn't get …
Read MoreA Brain Protein May Help Protect Against Alzheimer's Disease
Scientists studying fruit flies discovered that a protein called Hr96 may play an important role in protecting brain cells from damage caused by Alzheimer's …
Read MoreScientists Find Natural Vitamin D Alternatives That May Help MS Patients
Researchers used computer modeling to discover two natural compounds that work like vitamin D but may be more effective for multiple sclerosis (MS) patients. …
Read MoreVitamin D Gene Changes May Affect Stomach and Colon Cancer Risk
Scientists looked at 51 studies to see if certain changes in vitamin D genes affect the risk of getting stomach, colon, or throat cancers. They found that …
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