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Link Between Neonatal Vitamin D Deficiency and Schizophrenia Confirmed

Neuroscience NewsDecember 7, 2018

A new study confirms the link between vitamin D deficiency in newborns and an increased risk of schizophrenia later in life. Researchers report those born with a vitamin D deficiency had a 44% increased risk of being diagnosed with schizophrenia as adults.... Read More...

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Postnatal Depression Could be Linked to Fewer Daylight Hours During Late Pregnancy

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 27, 2018

A new study reports women who are in their third trimester of pregnancy during months with less day light are at an increased risk of developing postnatal depression.... Read More...

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Vitamin D No Defense Against Dementia or MS

Neuroscience NewsJuly 10, 2018

Researchers report they have found little convincing evidence to support the claim vitamin D is a neuroprotective agent.... Read More...

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Autism Like Behaviors in Children Linked to Low Vitamin D Levels in Mothers

Neuroscience NewsMarch 26, 2018

Researchers have identified a link between low vitamin D levels in pregnant and breastfeeding mothers, and autism like behaviors in their offspring. The study reveals low levels vitamin D in mothers may be associated with altered brain development that can lead to social behavioral deficits in their children.... Read More...

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Nutrition May Play Key Role in Early Psychosis Treatment

Neuroscience NewsDecember 1, 2017

A new study reveals nutritional deficiencies in early stages of psychosis. Dietary intervention may help to maximize recovery.... Read More...

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Low Vitamin D Levels at Birth Linked to Higher Autism Risk

Neuroscience NewsNovember 29, 2017

Researchers have identified a link between low levels of vitamin D at birth and an increased risk of a child being diagnosed on the autism spectrum by the age of three.... Read More...

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Vitamin D Levels in Blood May Predict Multiple Sclerosis Risk

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 16, 2017

A simple blood test may help to reveal a person's risk of developing multiple sclerosis, According to a new study, low levels of vitamin D in the blood is linked to a higher risk of developing MS, especially in young and middle aged women.... Read More...

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Is ADHD Really a Sleep Problem?

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 3, 2017

A recent study proposes a new theory that states ADHD may be linked to problems with regular circadian sleep. Researchers found in 75% of people with ADHD, the physiological sleep phases was delayed by 1.5 hours.... Read More...

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Link Between Vitamin D Treatment and Autism Prevention

Neuroscience NewsMarch 17, 2017

According to a new mouse study, exposure to vitamin D during pregnancy may prevent autistic traits in offspring.... Read More...

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Vitamin D Deficiency Increases Chronic Headache Risk

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 4, 2017

A new study links frequent chronic headaches with lower serum vitamin D levels.... Read More...

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Vitamin D Deficiency During Pregnancy Linked to Increased Risk of Autism Traits in Offspring

Neuroscience NewsDecember 14, 2016

A new study reveals lower levels of vitamin D at 20 weeks of pregnancy is linked to an increased risk of autism traits in the offspring.... Read More...

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Increased Risk of Multiple Sclerosis For Those Born With Low Vitamin D Levels

Neuroscience NewsDecember 2, 2016

A new study reports of an increased risk for developing multiple sclerosis later in life for babies born with lower levels of vitamin D.... Read More...

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