Vitamin D a key player in overall health of several body organs, says UC Riverside biochemist Oct 10, 2008
Essential for life in higher animals, vitamin D, once linked to only bone diseases such as rickets and osteoporosis, is now recognized as a major player in contributing to overall human health, emphasizes UC Riverside's , an international expert on vitamin D.. In a paper published in the August issue of the , Norman identifies vitamin D's potential for contributions to good health in the adaptive and innate immune systems, the secretion and regulation of insulin by the pancreas, the heart and... (EurekAlert!)
Hello sunshine! Sep 21, 2008
But against this backdrop, a statement published in the Medical Journal Of Australia in 2006 described the resurgence of vitamin D deficiency and nutritional rickets as major paediatric health issues. Accordingly, current recommendations are that pregnant women, especially those that are dark-skinned or veiled, be screened and treated for vitamin D deficiency. (Melbourne Herald Sun)
O.J. Simpson's associate pulled gun, witness says Sep 20, 2008
Among the personal items Beardsley described during the recording were "thousands and thousands and thousands of negatives." They allegedly depicted Simpson's first wedding and his childhood - "when he had rickets [and his mother made him] homemade braces . . . cause he couldn't walk," he was heard to say. "When O.J.'s mother died, they put all her stuff in storage," Beardsley said, explaining the items' origin. (Boston Globe)
Superfood or monster from the deep? Sep 18, 2008
Iodine-fortified salt virtually wiped out goiter, and vitamin-D-enriched milk eliminated rickets in children. But some experts say that such carefully designed campaigns have little in common with the fortified products now turning up in supermarkets. (International Herald Tribune -- Health)
Healthful Hints: After scads of research, vitamin D still a mystery Sep 11, 2008
The first vitamin D deficiency disease, rickets, was described both by Dr. Daniel Whistler in 1645 and professor Francis Glisson in 1650. In children primarily in urban areas, rickets was a lack of vitamin D, leading to soft, then permanently deformed bones, along with other symptoms, especially in nonsunny latitudes ... The work of Sir Edward Mellanby in 1919 and 1920 was the clincher to show both outdoors and diet were important to experimentally treat rickets in dogs. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Excerpts From State by State Sep 10, 2008
I will leave my children behind, or watch them succumb to scarlet fever, rickets, or infection. On those special occasions when I do wipe my ass, it will be with leaves. (Slate)
Where the sun don't shine Sep 3, 2008
" Children bathing in Hyde Park on sunny days did so under supervision Kellogg - whose name later became synonymous with cornflakes - patented an electronic light-bath machine in 1891, principally to promote circulation through infra-heat. Later he developed ultra-violet ones, much like the equipment found in tanning booths today, and promoted sun clubs, to encourage people to get as much sunlight as possible. While health gurus today caution against sunbathing, in favour of covering up and... (BBC News -- UK)
Vitamin D Deficiency May Lurk in Babies Aug 26, 2008
Doctors diagnosed vitamin D-deficiency rickets, a softening of the bones that develops when children do not get enough vitamin D a crucial ingredient for absorbing calcium and building bone, and the one critical hormone that breast milk often cannot provide enough of ... Some experts fear that vitamin D deficiency, which can be asymptomatic, may be more common than pediatricians realize and that rickets perceived to be a 19th-century scourge that was wiped out with the fortification of milk may... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Dog days drama Aug 13, 2008
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Rickets on the rebound: Experts say bone disorder shouldn't stop new mothers from breastfeeding Aug 6, 2008
Rickets, a bone disorder that is not common in the United States today, is getting some attention among the medical professionals in the region. The discussion about rickets has come up at recent medical conferences, according to Mattoon pediatrician Dr. Onkar Sharma ... Sharma shared that rickets is characterized by softening and deformity of bones that in part is due to a concern that infants aren t getting enough Vitamin D in their diets. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Study: Improve Your Kids' Bones By Including Enough Calcium Aug 3, 2008
Severe calcium deficiency can result in diseases like rickets in children and osteoporosis later in life. The team of researchers lead by Michael Huncharek, MD, MPH, Director of the Meta-Analysis Research Group analyzed the data from the 21 clinical trails which involved more than 3,800 kids to find out how the diet rich in calcium affects bone mineral content (BMC), a common measure of bone strength, in children. (TheMedGuru)
Vitamin D, bone health Aug 2, 2008
We do know that it is essential for calcium absorption and bone growth, and protects children from rickets and adults from osteoporosis. It also has other functions that are less clear such as regulating neuromuscular and immune function and reducing inflammation. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Parenting: Use caution with hypochondriacs Jul 24, 2008
Try not to exaggerate consequences to things so Paranoid doesn t fear he will grow a watermelon in his stomach if he eats the seeds, or will get rickets if he doesn t drink his milk. Monitor your own reaction to illnesses. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Infant Care in Peasant Russia Jul 19, 2008
Rickets often cause bowed legs in young children, though this had nothing to do whether or not they were swaddled tightly by their mothers. Diapers eventually replaced swaddling, though until they came into everyday use, swaddling could cause babies to lie in their own waste until their mothers came home from the fields. (Suite101.com)
Russian Village Children Illness ... Jul 19, 2008
Russian Village Children Illness and Cure: Rickets, Diarrhea, and The Evil Eye Were Cause for Worry ... Rickets, Diarrhea, and The Evil Eye Were Cause for Worry ... Rickets, caused by lack of sunlight and production of vitamin D in the body (which might have resulted from tight swaddling and a darkening of the crib with fabric), was a common illness that afflicted peasant children and children in rural Russian villages. (Suite101.com)
Low Vitamin D Levels Associated With Death From Cardiovascular, All Causes Jun 25, 2008
(July 10, 2007) Many otherwise healthy children and adolescents have low vitamin D levels, which may put them at risk for bone diseases such as rickets. African American children, children above age nine and with. (Science Daily)
Lack of vitamin D linked to deaths Jun 25, 2008
Scientists used to think that the only role of vitamin D was to prevent rickets and strengthen bones, Dobnig said. "Now we are beginning to realize that there is much more into it," he said. (CNN -- Law)
Vitamin D cuts down mortality rate Jun 25, 2008
A lack of it can lead to rickets in children and osteoporosis in adults. My Times , My Voice. (India Times, India -- Health/Science)
Is Vitamin D3 Better than D2? Jun 23, 2008
Misguided attempts to prevent rickets in the 1940s by supplementing foodstuffs with vitamin D led to the overdosing of many children, who subsequently suffered irreversible brain damage. Paradoxically, the ensuing apprehension about vitamin D toxicity resulted in a recommended daily allowance (RDA) that is too low for most people. (Suite101.com)
Get A Little Sun This Summer -- It Could Help Save Your Life, Researcher Suggests Jun 19, 2008
The old theory was that if you had enough vitamin D to prevent rickets and osteomalacia, two skeletal disorders, you were okay, said Victoria Drake, a research associate in the Linus Pauling Institute at Oregon State University, and manager of its Micronutrient Information Center. "But new research is now raising our awareness about the possible relationships between vitamin D and cancer, particularly colorectal, breast, ovarian and prostate cancers. There are also potential links to... (Science Daily)
Lack of vitamin D rampant in infants, teens Jun 17, 2008
"There aren't any obvious early symptoms. It may be silent until it manifests in more serious ways, like rickets weak bones and teeth in children," Gordon says ... "Breast milk is not D-rich, so rickets is seen more often in infants now that breast-feeding is popular again. It's also not abundant in many foods," says Tanya Edwards, head of the integrative medicine department at the Cleveland Clinic. (USA Today)
Exposure to the sun in the Northwest requires a balancing act for good health Jun 11, 2008
The body needs vitamin D to process calcium, build bones and avoid deforming diseases such as rickets. Scientists increasingly think the same vitamin may limit other diseases, including prostate cancer and autoimmune diseases such as multiple sclerosis. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
Parents of ill vegan girl may face police Jun 11, 2008
The girl, who has been fed on a strict meat and dairy-free diet from birth, is said to have a severe form of rickets and to have suffered a number of fractured bones ... Rickets is very obvious to see. (Times Online)
Parents of Sick Vegan Girl, 12, May Face Charges Jun 10, 2008
The girl, who has been fed on a strict meat and dairy-free diet from birth, is said to have a severe form of rickets and to have suffered a number of fractured bones. The condition is caused by a lack of vitamin D, which is needed to absorb calcium and is found in liver, oily fish and dairy produce. (Fox News)
Vitamin D good for men's hearts? Jun 10, 2008
Vitamin D deficiency can lead to osteoporosis in adults and rickets in children. A number of recent studies have indicated that vitamin D also may offer a variety of other health benefits, including protecting against types of cancer including colon and breast cancer, peripheral artery disease and tuberculosis. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Couple face questioning after vegan daughter suffers bone disease Jun 10, 2008
The girl, who has eaten no meat or dairy since her birth, is said to be suffering from a severe form of rickets, as well as several fractured bones. Rickets is usually caused by a lack of Vitamin D and causes a softening of the bones in children, which can lead to deformity and fractures. (Telegraph.co.uk)
• Sunshine may be nature's disease fighter Jun 10, 2008
Until recently, vitamin D was viewed primarily as a protective agent against diseases of the bone, such as osteomalacia (known as rickets in children) and osteoporosis. Current recommendations for the vitamin are based on preventing these disorders and call for a relatively small intake -- a minimum of 400 international units, or IUs, per day, and perhaps twice that for the elderly, who may not get outdoors as often. (Q13.com, WA)
Are babies hurt by lack of vitamin D? Jun 9, 2008
The researchers performed X-rays on the children whose blood tests showed a vitamin D deficiency and found that nearly a third showed evidence of the weakening that can lead to rickets, a softening of the bones that can trigger fractures and deformities. One child even showed physical signs of the disease. (Boston Globe)
Low Vitamin D Levels Appear Common In Healthy Children Jun 7, 2008
Reports of a resurgence of vitamin D deficiency and rickets, the resulting bone-weakening disease, have emerged in several states, according to background information in the article ... 5 percent) exhibited changes to their bones suggestive of rickets ... "Only one child had signs of rickets on physical examination," the authors write. (Science Daily)
Breastfed babies lack vitamin D Jun 7, 2008
Only one child in the study had obvious signs of rickets - a once common childhood malady characterized by soft bones and physical deformities such as bowed legs. But the absence of rickets does not mean parents or doctors shouldn't be concerned, Dr. Gordon said. (Globe and Mail)
Sunlight and Vitamin D Deficiency Jun 6, 2008
Without adequate vitamin D, children have been known to develop a bone disease called rickets. It s also common knowledge that people who suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder often experience marked improvement after receiving full-spectrum light therapy. (Suite101.com)
Sun Exposure And Vitamin D Levels May Play Strong Role In Risk Of Type 1 Diabetes In Children Jun 6, 2008
10, 2007) Many otherwise healthy children and adolescents have low vitamin D levels, which may put them at risk for bone diseases such as rickets ... A mild degree of vitamin D deficiency, also known as vitamin D insufficiency, causes rickets in children and. (Science Daily)
Vitamin D Insufficiency May Be Present In Pediatric Patients With Low Bone Density Jun 5, 2008
A mild degree of vitamin D deficiency, also known as vitamin D insufficiency, causes rickets in children and can be treated with increased amount of nutritional vitamin D intake as well as increased sun exposure ... 10, 2007) Many otherwise healthy children and adolescents have low vitamin D levels, which may put them at risk for bone diseases such as rickets ... 10, 2007) Even regular use of prenatal multivitamin supplements is not adequate to prevent vitamin D insufficiency, a condition that... (Science Daily)
Kids' Low Vitamin D Worries Doctors Jun 4, 2008
A few even had signs of rickets, or softening of the bones caused by severe deficiency of vitamin D.. "We didn't pick up a lot of rickets, but we did pick up a lot of vitamin D deficiency," said Dr. Catherine Gordon, director of the Bone Health Program at Children's Hospital Boston and one of the study's co-authors. (ABC News)
Widespread vitamin D deficiency poses risk-US study Jun 3, 2008
Only three children in the study showed signs of the soft and weakened bones characteristic of rickets, a dangerous condition. Another 13 had symptoms of demineralization, where lack of vitamin D causes minerals to leach out of the bones. (Reuters)
'Vitamin D essential for strong bones' Jun 3, 2008
A mild deficiency causes rickets in children and can be overcome with increased amount of nutritional vitamin D intake as well as sun exposure. The new study, conducted by US physicians, is the first to investigate vitamin D insufficiency in pediatric patients with low bone density. (India Times, India -- Health/Science)
First study to examine vitamin D insufficiency in pediatric patients with low bone density Jun 2, 2008
A mild degree of vitamin D deficiency, also known as vitamin D insufficiency, causes rickets in children and can be treated with increased amount of nutritional vitamin D intake as well as increased sun exposure. A new study conducted by physicians and researchers at Nationwide Children's Hospital, is the first study to investigate vitamin D insufficiency in pediatric patients with low bone density. (EurekAlert!)
Potential therapy discovered for hypophosphatasia, a congenital form of rickets May 31, 2008
Rickets is a softening of the bones that most commonly results from a lack of vitamin D or calcium and from insufficient exposure to sunlight. Hypophosphatasia is a rare, heritable form of rickets caused by mutations in a gene called TNAP, which is essential for the process that causes minerals such as calcium and phosphorus to be deposited in developing bones and teeth. (EurekAlert!)
Vitamin D is hot! Here's how to get it May 22, 2008
"Previously, the only indicator of vitamin D deficiency was rickets [a disease resulting in softened bones].". How much do you need. (CNN -- Health)
Vitami D deficiency can be fatal May 13, 2008
They contend that these dosage levels are good only for prevention of rickets in children. Because of this country's cold and long winters, Canadians, particularly in its northern reaches, don't get enough of vitamin D from sunshine - which is its natural source. (Times of India)
Canada orders vitamin D study May 10, 2008
Many researchers view Canada's current standard as seriously outdated because it was developed in 1997, and was based mainly on the low levels of vitamin D needed to prevent childhood rickets ... The current recommended daily allowance seems only to be able to be useful in prevention of rickets in childhood, and the latest information that we have is that levels, instead of 200 [IU], really need to be 2,000 [IU. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Vitamin D Helps Kidney Patients Live Longer May 9, 2008
In adults, vitamin D deficiency can lead to osteoporosis, and it can lead to rickets in children. The body makes vitamin D when skin is exposed to sunlight. (MEDLINEplus)
Franklin County Relay for Life at Rotary May 2, 2008
Murphy said that one participant, who makes a significant monetary contribution to the event each year, wants to make certain cancer goes the way of diseases like smallpox and rickets, about which little is heard or said these days. He told me, It s too late for me, said Murphy. (West Frankfort Daily American, IL)
Vitamin D in brain function Apr 21, 2008
Lack of sufficient vitamin D in very young children results in rickets, which can be easily prevented by vitamin D supplements ... In addition to protecting against rickets, evidence now strongly indicates that a plentiful supply of vitamin D helps to protect against bone fractures in the elderly ... Thus, fair-skinned northerners are at risk in Australia or Arizona for sunburns and UV-induced cancer, while dark-skinned people in the Northern U.S. or European latitudes with little exposure to... (EurekAlert!)
Vitamin D and Your Health Apr 19, 2008
Vitamin D deficiency in children can lead to rickets, which can impede growth and cause deformity of the long bones. Too much Vitamin D can also be a problem. (Suite101.com)
Vitamin D found to guard against artery disease Apr 18, 2008
In adults, vitamin D deficiency can lead to osteoporosis, and it can lead to rickets in children. Some studies have indicated it might provide other benefits. (Yahoo News -- Top Stories)
Youth raise $1,200 for well Apr 18, 2008
On April 9, Sr. Teresita of the Dominican Sisters of Great Bend, made a presentation to the youth to thank them for their gift and to acquaint them about the necessity of quality water, the need for schools and the prevalence of rickets disease in Nigeria. Sr. Teresita has been to the African country three times and said the water well which will be hand dug by villagers - wont be dug until January 2009, as the rainy season begins in April when the men in the village will be planting... (Wellington Daily News, KS)
Low Vitamin D Levels Linked to Leg Artery Blockages Apr 18, 2008
A severe deficiency can cause rickets in children. The link to blood vessel problems has emerged in recent years. (MEDLINEplus)
Missing girl discovered in Montreal Apr 16, 2008
The girl's aunt and CAS workers were thrilled by the news yesterday, especially since all feared the little girl, who suffers from rickets, a potentially life-threatening disease, wasn't getting proper treatment for her ailment. "We're extremely pleased," CAS executive director David Rivard said. (Toronto Star)
Anonymous tip leads Montreal police to missing Toronto girl Apr 15, 2008
Alana suffers from rickets - a softening of the bones that can cause fractures and deformity, which can be treated with calcium and vitamin D supplements. The young girl had two months of medication left when she was abducted. (Canada.com)
Can Vitamin D make you live any longer? Apr 12, 2008
When there is an extreme lack of vitamin D, rickets or osteomalacia bones softening develops. One sign of rickets is by improper bone development and problems with calcium and phosphorus metabolism. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Vitamin D or Calciferol Apr 2, 2008
Rickets (pediatric) compromised growth/development leading to soft skull bones, fragile other bones, bowed legs, spinal curvature, large joints, and diminished muscular development. Adult Rickets (Osteomalacia) - weak bones and bone loss due to loss of bone mineral. (Suite101.com)
Too Little Vitamin D May Soften Baby's Skull Mar 28, 2008
Skeletal problems, such as rickets in childhood or softening of bones in adults, are common consequences of vitamin D deficiency, which can also increase the risk of multiple sclerosis, type 1 diabetes and colorectal cancer in adults. HealthDay. (MEDLINEplus)
Pregnancy alcohol ban advised Mar 26, 2008
It said vitamin D and folic acid supplements should be offered by health staff to help ward off conditions such as rickets and spina bifida. And screening for sickle cell diseases by week 10 and Down's syndrome between 11 and 14 weeks using the most up-to-date methods should be available. (BBC News -- UK)
How Humans Make Up For An 'Inborn' Vitamin C Deficiency Mar 22, 2008
17, 2000) In the past 10 years, physicians have been seeing an increase in the number of infants diagnosed with vitamin D deficiency rickets, a disease once considered to be virtually nonexistent, according to. (Jan. (Science Daily)
Vitamin D Lowers Diabetes Risk Mar 19, 2008
But Zipitis says children who had rickets, a bone disorder caused by extreme vitamin D deficiency, "were at a much higher risk of developing type 1 diabetes I think about three times higher than the rest of the population, which would suggest that the higher the level of vitamin D in your body, the less likely you are to develop type 1 diabetes." ... "In the U.K. and other European countries, we haven't got the right UV radiation for most of the year," he says, adding that vitamin D deficiency... (Time.com)
Readers Forum: Memories of Myron Feb 28, 2008
I was known as Bill from Blawnox on Cope's Cabana after Steerler games, and somehow after each and every game when I'd call in, I'd work in a reference to ex-Steeler Tom Rickets. I can't tell you why this tradition got started, but it always ended up with Myron and I going round and round on several issues. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Does lack of sun put your health in danger? Feb 24, 2008
Doctors in many parts of the world including California report a resurgence of childhood rickets, soft bones caused by lack of vitamin D. ... Milk and some cereals are fortified with small amounts of vitamin D to prevent rickets, but few foods are significant natural sources. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Is lack of sun a danger? Feb 23, 2008
Doctors in many parts of the world including California report a resurgence of childhood rickets, soft bones caused by lack of vitamin D.. While supplements offer a cheap and easy solution, Hollis and other researchers argue the recommended intake is too low to provide many health benefits. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Vitamin D: An oldie vies for nutrient of the decade Feb 21, 2008
The researchers maintain, based on a plethora of studies, that vitamin D levels considered adequate to prevent bone malformations like rickets in children are not optimal to counter a host of serious ailments that are now linked to low vitamin D levels. To be sure, not all medical experts are convinced of the need for or the desirability of raising the amount of vitamin D people should receive, either through sunlight, foods, supplements or all three. (International Herald Tribune -- Health)
The Harm in Vitamin D Supplements Feb 13, 2008
The article reports that vitamin D deficiency puts children at risk for bone diseases such as rickets. In adults, vitamin D deficiency contributes to bone loss, causing conditions of osteopenia and osteoporosis. (Suite101.com)
Is there any way to tell whether you are getting enough vitamin D? Feb 4, 2008
Many doctors hesitate to order the test because they still believe that rickets, a serious but now, extremely rare bone disease in children, is the only manifestation of vitamin D deficiency. But even mild levels of vitamin D deficiency have been linked to cancers of the breast, prostate, and colon, as well as to multiple sclerosis, both type 1 and type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and stroke. (Boston Globe)
Police continue hunt for abducted toddler Feb 1, 2008
Livas, who suffers from rickets, was taken two months ago after a scheduled visit with her parents, who lost custody of the toddler in March ... Dr. Leo Levin, director of health services at the CAS and a pediatrician, said rickets is a disease in which the bones become soft due to inadequate calcium and vitamin D levels. (Toronto Star)
Shock report into infant deaths Feb 1, 2008
By Georgina Morris A REPORT into infant deaths in north Kirklees has found evidence of high levels of smoking in pregnant women and rickets in new-born babies ... I am also sure others will be as surprised as I was to learn that a new case of rickets directly related to a mothers lack of vitamin D is diagnosed in this area every week. (Mirfield Reporter)
Libby has a date on Valentine's Day Jan 29, 2008
She was then diagnosed with hyperphosphatemia rickets. In June 2007 Libby spent two days in the hospital for a urinary tract infection. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
