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Excessively high and low levels of vitamin D may contribute to frailty
Date: 2010-12-09 00:00:00

Many women who become frail in their old age dismiss the condition as a natural part of growing older. However, vitamin D testing could point to a cause of the problem, which may enable them take steps to improve their condition, according to a new study.... Full Story

Vitamin D deficiency tied to high rate of hip fractures
Date: 2010-12-14 00:00:00

Individuals who have osteoporosis or who are otherwise at an elevated risk for broken bones may want to consider vitamin D testing. A new Indian study has found that the vast majority of hip fractures occur in people who have low levels of the nutrient.... Full Story

Vitamin D deficiency in newborns associated with respiratory infections
Date: 2010-12-28 00:00:00

Among the battery of diagnostics provided to newborns, vitamin D testing may be among the most important, according to a new study published in the latest issue of the journal Pediatrics.... Full Story

Vitamin D may help elderly avoid falls
Date: 2010-12-29 00:00:00

Vitamin D testing may benefit many older adults, as a new study has found that higher levels of the nutrient are associated with a lower risk of falls in this age group.... Full Story

Vitamin D levels may be dangerously low in obese individuals
Date: 2010-12-30 00:00:00

Overweight and obese individuals may benefit from vitamin D testing, as a new study published in the Journal of Nutrition has found that these individuals often have dangerously low levels of the nutrient.... Full Story