The Role of Vitamin D in Hormonal Balance

The Role of Vitamin D in Hormonal Balance

Synthesis of vitamin D in humansVitamin D and thyroid hormoneVitamin D and male hormonesVitamin D and female hormonesReferencesFurther reading Vitamin D3 is associated with multiple functions, including bone mineralization, regulation of cell growth, and immune and neuromuscular functions. The current article focuses on the role of vitamin D in hormonal balance and how it influences …

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Significant decline in smoking rates among younger adults, but challenges persist among older demographics

Significant decline in smoking rates among younger adults, but challenges persist among older demographics

Smoking rates decline in most age groups: ©Mbruxelle – stock.adobe.com A cross-sectional study identified trends in smoking prevalence, finding both progress and challenges in the battle against tobacco use. The cross-sectional study analyzed responses from 353,555 adults across the 2011-2022 National Health Interview Surveys, and was published in JAMA Network. The study reveals that adults …

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Greenland’s ice shelves have shrunk by more than a THIRD since 1978

Greenland’s ice shelves have shrunk by more than a THIRD since 1978

 Of the eight ice shelves in North Greenland, three have collapsed completely  Ice shelves hold back glaciers from the sea and prevent sea levels from rising  Greenland’s ice shelves have lost more than a third of their volume since 1978, researchers have warned.  Warm ocean waters have accelerated the disintegration of the vital ice shelves, melting …

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