New Delhi Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin, meaning it is stored in the body’s fat tissues. People with higher body fat, particularly around the waist, may trap more of the vitamin in fat, reducing the amount circulating in the…
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By Brian Consiglio Ramji Bhandari January 6, 2026Contact: Brian Consiglio, consigliob@missouri.eduPhoto by Brian Consiglio A new discovery at the University of Missouri reveals that vitamin C may help protect reproductive health from a harmful environmental chemical. Using a fish model,…
Social media has been abuzz with claims suggesting that vitamin D supplements are harmful to the heart and kidneys. So, we decided to consult Dr Parin Sangoi, consultant, interventional cardiologist, Wockhardt Hospitals, Mumbai Central, on whether there is any truth to…
Staying healthy during the winter months can be a challenge, especially amidst a particularly rough cold and flu season. And while research remains limited for how much supplements can actually help, there is some early evidence to suggest that some…
Michalis Agathocleous, Ph.D., Assistant Professor in CRI and of Pediatrics, works with Ji Hyung Jun, Ph.D., Agathocleous Lab Senior Research Scientist at UT Southwestern. DALLAS – Dec. 29, 2025 – Scientists at Children’s Medical Center Research Institute at UT Southwestern (CRI) have…
