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UK Government Launches Vitamin D Review To Address Health Inequalities

The UK Government is to launch an official review into ways to boost vitamin D levels among the population that could include dietary supplements and fortifying food and drinks.

Regular Aerobic Exercise Improves Blood Vessel Function In People With Chronic Kidney Disease

Structured aerobic exercise training over 12 weeks improves blood vessel function in people with stage 3 and 4 chronic kidney disease, according to a new study by physiologists at Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta. Researchers also found that exercise reduced blood pressure reactivity in this population.

Israeli Study Shows COVID-19 Vaccines Are Associated With An Increase In Emergency Cardiovascular Events

A revealing new study from Israel examines the association between COVID-19 vaccinations, infection rates, and emergency medical service callouts for cardiovascular events in people aged 16-39. […]

New Analysis Shows Pfizer & Moderna COVID-19 Vaccines More Likely To Cause Serious Adverse Events Than Prevent Hospitalization

A new analysis by British Medical Journal senior editor Peter Doshi and colleagues shows that the Pfizer and Moderna mRNA COVID-19 vaccines are statistically more likely to cause serious adverse events than they are to prevent hospitalization.

Ugandan Health Ministry Says No Child Will Be Vaccinated Against Covid Without Parental Consent

Uganda’s Ministry of Health has said it will soon be carrying out Covid vaccinations for children but stressed that this will not be done without the consent of parents.

How drugs interfere with the efficacy of essential micronutrients (part 2)

In the first part of this article, we mentioned various mechanisms through which drugs can induce or aggravate a deficit of micronutrients. In the following, we want to shed more light on why an optimal supply of those vital cellular nutrients is so significant for maintaining or restoring health. […]

School Age Children More Likely To Be Hit By Lightning Than Die Of Coronavirus

Schoolchildren under the age of 15 are more likely to be hit by lightning than die from coronavirus, new figures suggest.

Cystic Fibrosis Patients Can Benefit From Vitamin Supplements

Cystic fibrosis patients who supplement their diet with vitamin C can also derive greater benefit from another antioxidant, vitamin E, resulting in a reduction in damaging inflammation, a study led by Oregon State University suggests.