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02/13/2020 / By Isabelle Z.

Researchers discover a method that can potentially block tumor growth in animal subjects with cancer

In an exciting new development, scientists from the University of Pennsylvania’s Perelman School of Medicine have found what they term the Achilles’ Heel of cancerous tumors. According to a study published in Nature Cell Biology, activating transcription factor 4 (ATF4) could be the key to conquering cancer. While millions of our body’s cells essentially commit […]

02/11/2020 / By Darnel Fernandez

Scientists find that vitamin D can help BLOCK a mechanism that makes cancer cells drug-resistant

Cancer is one of the leading causes of death in the United States, second only to heart disease. The American Cancer Society estimates that there are 1.8 million new cancer cases each year and around 606,520 cancer deaths in the U.S. alone. While cancer can be treated, there are potential complications that can become a roadblock […]

02/19/2019 / By Isabelle Z.

Vitamin D can increase your cancer survival rate by 52%, research concludes

Everyone is looking for ways to prevent cancer, making little changes here and there according to what the latest studies say. Simple acts like cutting out processed meat, getting more exercise, and switching to organic could well add up to provide significant protection over time, but what if you already have cancer and you’d like […]

02/12/2019 / By Isabelle Z.

High doses of vitamin D can reduce your risk of a respiratory illness, especially if you’re older

A respiratory illness is never fun, and if you’re older, a sickness like pneumonia could very well threaten your life. Treating such problems can be difficult, which is why it is best to do everything in your power to prevent respiratory illness in the first place. Thankfully, one tool that can help is as accessible […]

12/25/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

New research finds that higher levels of vitamin D are linked to better exercise capacity

A study published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology found an association between vitamin D levels and exercise capacity. In the study, it was found that higher levels of vitamin D are associated to better cardiorespiratory fitness or exercise capacity. The study, which was conducted by a team of researchers from Virginia Commonwealth University […]

10/16/2018 / By Vicki Batts

Meta-analysis confirms that vitamin D has a protective effect against colds and flu

While the pharmaceutical industry is bent on pushing pills and inoculations as the “only” way to prevent cold and flu each season, it turns out the secret to keeping illness at bay has been in front of (or rather, above) us all along. Vitamin D, colloquially known as the “sunshine vitamin,” has just been proven […]

08/29/2018 / By David Williams

Vitamin D and heart health: Scientists discover that high doses reverse stiffness in arteries

While an apple a day may keep the doctor away, new research suggests that you might be better off with daily vitamin D supplements. This is according to a new study that was published recently in PLOS ONE, where researchers tested to see the effects of high doses of vitamin D on arterial stiffness. The […]

08/29/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

Mounting evidence proves that higher vitamin D levels reduce the risk of breast cancer

When the New York Times recently published an article attacking a well-known doctor for being a vitamin D proponent, it was clear to many observers that Big Pharma likely had a hand in the piece. Now, there’s even more reason for pharmaceutical companies to be worried about this vitamin’s powers as a new study shows […]

08/22/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Vitamin D found to help sunburn from the inside by reducing swelling and inflammation

For anyone who’s ever had a severe case of sunburn, this might be a good development for you – taking in high concentrations of vitamin D an hour after sunburn can be beneficial in alleviating its painful side-effects, according to a study. The results, which were from a double-blinded research made by a joint team from Case […]

08/09/2018 / By Rhonda Johansson

It’s the vitamin D: Cancer patients exposed to bright light had better sleep after receiving treatment

A randomized controlled clinical trial displayed the efficacy of bright light therapy in improving the sleeping quality and patterns of cancer patients. The team from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine say that their pilot study suggests an inexpensive and safe way for fatigued recovering cancer patients to sleep better. The goal of the study […]

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