Pregnant mothers who have not shied away from sunshine during pregnancy will be greatly benefited for they go on to have taller babies.
The 18-year project found that babies born in late summer and early autumn are around half a centimetre taller and have wider bones than those born in winter and spring, reports the Scotsman.
Calcium and Vitamin Supplements
Calcium and vitamin supplements are taken to provide the body with the ''required'' nutrients. Calcium is a mineral found in many foods. Vitamins are very important nutrients for the body.
Calcium and vitamin supplements are taken to provide the body with the ''required'' nutrients. Calcium is a mineral found in many foods. Vitamins are very important nutrients for the body.
A study spokeswoman, Sally Watson, said: "Perhaps people shouldn't be quite so terrified of the sun.
"There's been a lot of panic about skin cancer, but people don't need to panic about the odd few minutes of exposure.
Vitamin D May Guard Against Placental Infection
Vitamin D induces immune responses in placental tissues by stimulating production of an antimicrobial protein, a new study has shown.
Vitamin D induces immune responses in placental tissues by stimulating production of an antimicrobial protein, a new study has shown.
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Lack of Vitamin D may Increase the Risk of Cardiovascular Disease
A new research says that lack of vitamin D, which is absorbed primarily through exposure to sunlight, may increase the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD).
A new research says that lack of vitamin D, which is absorbed primarily through exposure to sunlight, may increase the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD).
Coming Soon, a Single Injection That Spells Doom for Arthritis!
A single injection that can cure rheumatoid arthritis could be on sale within five years, claim British researchers.
A single injection that can cure rheumatoid arthritis could be on sale within five years, claim British researchers.
