D-hammer option to flatten the curve
Vitamin D deficiency is a valid and important risk factor for COVID-19 infection and its severity.
Thu Jul 22 2021
Virus does not threaten US blood supply; high vitamin D levels do not protect against COVID-19
Immune system workaround helps blood cancer patients with COVID-19.
Thu Jun 03 2021
COVID-19: Type O blood linked to lower risk, taking Vitamin D unlikely to help
A large study adds to evidence that people with type O or Rh-negative blood may be at slightly lower risk from the new coronavirus.
Sat Nov 28 2020
Stay home, boost your immunity and stay safe
During this controlled or restricted movement, many of us are indeed stressed and might be thinking - staying home makes us immunologically weaker.
Tue Apr 21 2020
Stopping birth control could cause a drop in vitamin D levels, suggests new research
Women who stop taking the pill could experience a drop in vitamin D levels, according to a new US study which looked at levels of the vitamin in African-American women.
Sat Aug 06 2016
A lack of vitamin D during pregnancy could increase risk of MS in children, suggests new study
A vitamin D deficiency while pregnant could increase the chance of children developing multiple sclerosis (MS) in later life, says a new study published this week in the journal JAMA Neurology.
Wed Mar 09 2016
New sunscreen lets body produce vitamin D
A sunscreen that allows the body to produce vitamin D without affecting its sun protection factor (SPF) is coming to the US.
Tue Feb 02 2016
Specific levels of low vitamin D linked to heart troubles
Low vitamin D levels have long been associated with heart problems, but researchers said Monday they have identified a specific danger level for increased risk of heart attack and stroke.
Tue Nov 10 2015
Staying spry: Study suggests seniors need more vitamin D
To stay in good cognitive health as you age, stepping out into the sunshine could be essential, according to a new study.
Wed Sep 16 2015
Eat mushrooms to avoid brittle bones: Australian researchers
An Australian finding suggests that people to consume more mushrooms during winter to avoid becoming vitamin D deficient.
Tue Jul 07 2015
Sunshine won't suffice as only vitamin D source during pregnancy
Up to 90 percent of pregnant women in Spain, Italy, Greece and Turkey are vitamin D deficient.
Sun May 24 2015
Older women should choose calcium, vit D supplements carefully: study
Women approaching menopause are commonly advised to take supplements containing calcium and Vitamin D.
Thu Jun 19 2014
Calcium, vitamin D improve cholesterol in postmenopausal women: study
A new study has found postmenopausal women can improve their cholesterol with calcium and vitamin D supplements.
Sat Mar 08 2014
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024