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Vitamin D may protect against attacks by boosting immune responses to respiratory viruses and dampening down harmful airway inflammation. (Photo: Pexels)

'Vitamin D supplements may halve severe asthma attack risk'

Vitamin D may protect against attacks by boosting immune responses to respiratory viruses and dampening down harmful...

4 Oct 2017 8:30 AM

The results suggest that live births were a third more likely to occur in women who had the right amount of vitamin D. (Photo: Pixabay)

This vitamin might lead to better live rates in pregnant women!

A new study has discovered a strong link between Vitamin D and live birth rates in women undergoing assisted...

15 Nov 2017 9:44 AM

Sunscreens can prevent sunburn and skin cancer, but there has been a lot of uncertainty about the effects of sunscreens on vitamin D. (Photo: Representational/Pexels)

Sunscreen does not inhibit production of Vitamin D

Sunscreen doesn't prevent Vitamin D production in most people: Study.

13 May 2019 3:59 AM

Myrrah, 12, has just fought off a relapse of blood cancer at a New York centre using a new DNA therapy, inspiring her parents to fund a project in India, in alliance with an NGO Cankids Kidscan, for disadvantaged children.

High levels of vitamin D may lower cancer risk, says study

While benefits of vitamin D on bone diseases are known, there is growing evidence it may benefit other chronic diseases,...

9 March 2018 2:41 AM

The risk of liver cancer dropped even more, by up to 50 percent, especially for men. (Photo: Pixabay)

Vitamin D linked to lower risk of cancer: study

The risk of liver cancer dropped even more, by up to 50 percent, especially for men.

8 March 2018 7:49 AM

Its not rare that a baby experiences a stroke around the time it is born. (Photo: Pixabay)

No need for high-dose vitamin D in infants: study

Vitamin D supplementation during pregnancy was associated with a lower risk of infants being small for their gestational...

30 May 2018 5:10 AM

US President Donald Trump. (AFP)

AP Fact Check: How Trump's statements on coronavirus contradict the...

The US President's claims over how his country is handling the pandemic seem far away from actual facts emphasised by...

27 April 2020 6:41 AM

Development of eye freckles correlated with increasing age, lifetime number of sunburns and a history of severe sunburns resulting in blisters (Photo: Pixabay)

Higher exposure to sun may increase risk of eye freckles: study

According to experts eye freckles could indicate risk of sunlight-triggered eye diseases like cataract or macular...

22 July 2017 5:30 AM

The protective effects of vitamin D supplementation are strongest in those who have the lowest vitamin D levels. (Photo: Pixabay)

Vitamin D can prevent cold and flu: study

Receiving a good amount of the vitamin can help people prevent sickness in winters

16 Feb 2017 3:18 AM

Overall, the smartphone shipments in India grew 18 per cent annually in 2016 compared to the global smartphone market, which grew 3 per cent. (Representational image)

New smartphone coating allows you to read in bright sunlight

Reflection is the major reason it is difficult to read a phone screen in bright sunlight.

24 Jun 2017 3:10 AM

Low levels of blue light, found in sun rays, makes T cells move faster and prevent an infection by mounting an immune response. (Photo: Pixabay)

Sunlight can boost your immune system

Sunlight makes hydrogen peroxide in T cells, which makes the cells move and build a better immunity system

22 Dec 2016 4:57 AM