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Tag Archives: children
New study finds high prevalence of osteopenia in infants
A group of obstetricians and pediatricians from the University of Sienna, led by Dr. Franco Bagnoli, reported that 42% of infants have osteopenia. Continue reading
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Tagged bone health, children, infants, osteopenia, vitamin d supplementation
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Children do not get enough sunshine
New paper suggests that children do not get enough sun exposure to meet their minimum daily vitamin D requirements. Continue reading
Vitamin D levels in children with psychiatric disorders
Researchers from Oregon’s medical school discovered that children with mental problems were more likely to have severe vitamin D deficiency. Continue reading
Type 2 diabetes and vitamin D
A group of researchers study vitamin D levels and markers of diabetes, including insulin levels and insulin resistance in 85 children. The were dramatic differences between the kids with the lowest vitamin D levels compared to the kids with the highest levels. Continue reading
La Leche Leauge share information on their organization
Fiona Audy of La Leche League shares information with Vitamin D Council blog readers on the organization’s recommendations in regards to food and vitamin D. Continue reading
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Tagged breastfeeding, children, La Leche League, pregnancy, vitamin d deficiency, vitamin d levels
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New study on vitamin D and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)
Dr. Mirjam Belderbos and his colleagues from the University Medical Center in Utrecht, Netherlands, present a truly remarkable study on respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infections in infants. Continue reading
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Tagged children, respiratory infections, RSV, seasonality, vitamin d levels
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Vitamin D deficiency linked to early onset menstruation
One of the modern mysteries of medical science is the reason for the earlier and earlier onset of first menstruation. A group from the University of Michigan School of Public Health, led by Dr. Eduardo Villamor, may have just solved the mystery. Continue reading
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Misdiagnosed child abuse, yet again
A story on a family with a child who suffers from Osteogenesis imperfecta, misdiagnosed by doctors as a case of child physical abuse. Continue reading
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Parents of autistic child “have hope again”
Dr Cannell responds to a letter from the Mother of a young son with autism who has shown dramatic improvement since taking vitamin D supplements. Continue reading
Free clinic for children with autism
On July 1, 2011, the Vitamin D Council is planning to begin a free clinic for children with autism. Continue reading
