Missy Sturges & John Canell, MD, Author at Vitamin D Council

About Missy Sturges & John Canell, MD

Missy is the Executive Director for the Vitamin D Council, and is responsible for overseeing the administration, programs and strategic planning of the organization. She also focuses on writing articles, fundraising and keeping up with the latest research. Her passion for vitamin D derives from her personal battle with an unexplained inflammatory disorder.

About Missy Sturges & John Canell, MD

Author Archives: Missy Sturges & John Canell, MD

Jul - Does low vitamin D impair recovery after hip fracture?

May - Vitamin D deficiency & critical illness: is your dog at risk?

Mar - Vitamin D and muscle function in the elderly: is there a connection?

Mar - The Vitamin D Council’s in-home test kit does not sacrifice quality for convenience, according to study

Jan - Meta-analysis questions relationship between vitamin D and bone health among the elderly

Jan - Study offers mechanism by which vitamin D may improve lupus symptoms

Jan - Vitamin D status may impact treatment outcome of insomnia

Jan - Low vitamin D status linked with lower limb and core injuries among NFL athletes

Dec - Vitamin D status may impact parathyroid hormone levels after obesity surgery

Dec - Male infertility: Can vitamin D improve pregnancy success?

Nov - What factors lead to vitamin D testing and supplementation among individuals with chronic pain?

Nov - Vitamin D supplementation may improve mental health among women with type 2 diabetes

Oct - Is maternal vitamin D deficiency linked to altered childhood metabolism?

Oct - UVB light associated with decreased risk of Parkinson’s disease, according to study

Oct - Is vitamin D metabolism altered in dogs with cancer?

Sep - Study finds updated vitamin D guidelines unsuccessful at improving Canadian children’s vitamin D status

Sep - Vitamin D status associated with early treatment failure among follicular lymphoma patients

Sep - Vitamin D deficiency associated with behavioral problems among adolescents

Sep - Vitamin D supplementation may decrease seasonal relapse rate among multiple sclerosis patients

Sep - High dose vitamin D supplementation may help reduce depression among adolescent girls

Aug - Vitamin D status associated with asthma outcomes among children

Aug - Vitamin D status linked with severity of obstructive sleep apnea in adults

Aug - Vitamin D status may impact breast cancer risk, according to recent study

Jul - RCT suggests seniors need 4,000 IU vitamin D daily for disease prevention

Jul - Animal study suggests maternal vitamin D deficiency may predispose offspring to obesity

Jul - Does vitamin D status predict outcome of severe pneumonia among children?

Jul - Vitamin D status linked with quality of life in fibromyalgia patients

Jun - Study suggests a combination of vitamin D, leucine and medium chain triglycerides improves cognition among the elderly

Jun - Does vitamin D supplementation improve inflammation from sunburn?

May - Study suggests high dose vitamin D supplementation improves markers of systemic inflammation

May - Low vitamin D status linked to poor prognosis in dogs with excessive protein loss in the intestines

Apr - Air pollution linked to vitamin D deficiency among adolescents

Apr - Vitamin D deficiency may impair reversal of septic shock among children

Apr - Animal study suggests maternal vitamin D supplementation eliminates autistic traits

Mar - Vitamin D supplementation may improve musculoskeletal health among children with inflammatory bowel disease

Mar - Short term UVB exposure significantly improves vitamin D levels among obese individuals

Mar - Preeclampsia associated with impaired placental vitamin D metabolism

Mar - New study identifies threshold for vitamin D supplementation

Feb - New study suggests healthy vitamin D status and high protein intake improve muscle mass among older adults with sarcopenia

Feb - Researchers discover new mechanism by which vitamin D may help maintain lipid balance

Feb - Meta-analysis finds vitamin D supplementation may improve the severity of PCOS

Feb - Animal study finds vitamin D may reduce cognitive decline

Jan - Vitamin D supplementation may decrease thyroid autoimmunity among women undergoing treatment for Hashimoto’s thyroiditis

Jan - Low vitamin D status may be associated with jaundice in newborns

Jan - Vitamin D status may impact success of treatment option for heart failure

Jan - Study evaluates the relationship between maternal and offspring vitamin D status

Dec - Does an online vitamin D intervention program offer an effective method of raising awareness among young adults?

Nov - What role does vitamin D play in dog health?

Oct - Vitamin D supplementation decreases pain scores in those with chronic pain, according to new study

Sep - Do obstetricians provide routine vitamin D screening and supplementation for their pregnant patients?

Sep - Low vitamin D status associated with autoantibodies linked with autoimmunity and cancer

Sep - Vitamin D status inversely associated with acne, according to new study

Aug - New study finds low vitamin D status highly prevalent in professional basketball players

Aug - Low vitamin D status linked with post-stroke anxiety, according to new study

Jul - Higher vitamin D status linked to increased success rate of in-vitro fertilization

Jul - Vitamin D deficiency associated with impaired functional outcome after total knee replacement

Jul - Vitamin D status linked to quality of life among healthy, male high-tech employees

Jun - Low vitamin D status associated with gastric dysmotility in newly diagnosed Parkinson’s patients

Jun - Solar radiation linked with incidence and mortality of invasive cancers

May - Vitamin D status linked to chronic stable angina

May - Study finds whey protein and vitamin D supplementation helps maintain muscle mass during intentional weight loss in obese older adults

May - Vitamin D status linked with carpal tunnel syndrome, according to study

Apr - Is vitamin D status linked with snoring and sleep apnea in children?

Apr - Healthy vitamin D levels associated with significant decrease in cancer risk among women

Apr - Vitamin D deficiency associated with long menstrual cycles in African American women

Mar - Low vitamin D status linked with nearsighted vision in young children

Feb - Meta-analysis finds healthy vitamin D status may reduce the risk of bladder cancer

Feb - Is vitamin D status a predictor of functional independence in patients with chronic spinal cord injury?

Feb - Low vitamin D status linked with elevated white blood cell count in hospitalized cats

Feb - Closer look: High vitamin D levels linked to improved fertility in sheep

Jan - Recent study finds vitamin D status is associated with improved exercise capacity

Jan - Closer look: low vitamin D status linked with irritable bowel syndrome

Jan - Closer look: Is low vitamin D status associated with sleep apnea?

Dec - Does low vitamin D status contribute to reduced male fertility?

Dec - Meta-analysis shows vitamin D status is inversely associated with chronic widespread pain

Dec - The economic impact of vitamin D deficiency

Nov - Closer look: vitamin D may help protect the brain in MS patients

Oct - Closer look: recent research finds season of birth relates to adult health