24 December 2013 Vitamin D supplementation reduces mortality if trial is long enough, says new review A new meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials has found that vitamin D supplementation reduces mortality, specifically over the long run, as opposed to the short run.Continue reading →
16 October 2013 Osteoporosis and vitamin D: Is there a relationship? Dr. Cannell responds to a recent meta-analysis study that showed no effect of vitamin D on osteoporosis.Continue reading →
18 September 2013 Vitamin D most important early in life to prevent type 1 diabetes, says new research A new meta-analysis has found that in effort to prevent type I diabetes, vitamin D intake may be most important in infancy, as compared to pregnancy.Continue reading →
3 September 2013 New meta-analysis: No link between vitamin D and pancreatic cancer The researchers found nine studies on vitamin D and pancreatic cancer. When pooled together, there was no link between vitamin D and pancreatic cancer.Continue reading →
27 July 2013 New meta-analysis on vitamin D levels, menopause and risk of breast cancer The USA has the highest incidence of breast cancer in the world. Can vitamin D help reduce the incidence? New meta-analysis takes a look.Continue reading →
28 June 2013 Meta-analysis and systematic review: Low vitamin D linked to cognitive decline Dr Cannell discusses the latest systematic review and meta-analysis on vitamin D and cognitive function.Continue reading →
25 June 2013 Meta-analysis: Vitamin D supplementation may prevent respiratory tract infections Dr Cannell discusses the latest meta analysis examining 11 randomized controlled trials on vitamin D and respiratory tract infections.Continue reading →
1 May 2013 Meta-analysis confirms: Low vitamin D linked to increased risk of type II diabetes New meta-analysis finds higher vitamin D levels are associated with a 38% reduced risk of developing type II diabetes.Continue reading →
21 April 2013 New meta-analysis: vitamin D levels low in people with Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Both Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s have become of greater interest in public health in recent years. Does vitamin D play a role?Continue reading →
4 October 2012 Meta-analysis and review: Low D increases risk of Alzheimer’s A recent meta-analysis and review reports that lower vitamin D levels are associated with decreased cognitive function and an increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease.Continue reading →
