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
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024