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Medicine

Vitamin D Deficiency and Blood Sugar: The Overlooked Factor in Diabetes Risk

Dr. Jeslyn Joseph, BDS
5 min read
Recent studies strongly suggest that vitamin D deficiency can significantly increase the risk of Type 2 Diabetes and affect insulin sensitivity, causing variations in blood sugar levels
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Dentistry

Maternal Vitamin D Levels in Pregnancy and Childhood Dental Caries

Dr. Theresa Lily Thomas
2 min read
Large prospective study links higher maternal vitamin D during pregnancy with lower risk and severity of early childhood caries in offspring
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Medicine

Why Are So Many Americans Deficient in Vitamin D?

MBT Desk
2 min read
A University of Miami nutritionist tells us the reason and ways that we can correct getting enough vitamin D.
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Medicine

If I Use SPF50+ Sunscreen Every Day Do I Need to Take Vitamin D?

MBT Desk
4 min read
Daily High-SPF Sunscreen Can Reduce Vitamin D Levels, Supplements May Help
Image shows man standing in sunlight, highlighting the importance of vitamin D to prevent deficiency.
Medicine

Vitamin D Deficiency Increases Risk of COVID-19 Hospitalisation

MBT Desk
2 min read
Low Vitamin D Levels Linked to Higher Risk of Severe COVID-19 Outcomes and Hospitalization
Can Vitamin D lower blood pressure? New research says yes, but sticking to the recommended dose is key for best results. (Representational Image-Wikimedia Commons)
Fitness and Wellness

Vitamin D and Calcium Supplements Found to Lower Blood Pressure in Older Adults with Obesity

Ankur Deka
3 min read
New study reveals benefits of vitamin D in blood pressure control, but highlights no added advantage of higher doses
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