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400-Year-Old Mummy Reveals a Nobleman’s Child, Kept From the Sun

By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter

(HealthDay)

WEDNESDAY, Oct. 26, 2022 (HealthDay News) — A “virtual autopsy” of a mummified 17th century Austrian infant has shed new light on Renaissance childhood — as well as the importance of vitamin D to health.

The researchers used CT scans to examine the remains, which had been found in an aristocratic Austrian family crypt containing the perfect conditions for natural mummification.

Analysis revealed that the child was a boy approximately 1 year old and overweight for his age, according to the German scientists

However, his diet didn’t result in proper nutrition for a healthy body, creating a mystery for scientists.

The child had been stricken by severe rickets or scurvy, diseases that are driven by deficiencies in vitamins D and C, the scans revealed.

The child’s rickets had caused his ribs to become malformed in a pattern called a “rachitic rosary.” Bone knobs formed

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Low vitamin D linked to higher risk of premature death, research shows

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Researchers from the University of South Australia have found a causal relationship between vitamin D deficiency and increased mortality risk. Ezra Bailey/Getty Images
  • About 1 billion people globally have a vitamin D deficiency.
  • Researchers from the University of South Australia have found a causal relationship between vitamin D deficiency and increased mortality risk.
  • Scientists also found a person’s risk of all-cause mortality increased by 25% if their vitamin D level was in the deficiency range.

Vitamin D plays an important role in a person’s overall health, including building strong bones and protecting your immune system.

Although vitamin D is easily obtained through sun exposure and eating the right foods, it is possible to have a vitamin D deficiency.

Researchers estimate about 1 billion people around the world have low levels of vitamin D.

In a new study, scientists from the University of South Australia found evidence

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Six of the best sources of vitamin D

Although sources of vitamin D might be scarce, it’s vital we get enough of this nutrient. Often known as the sunshine vitamin, the primary source of vitamin D is actually the sun itself. But why do we need vitamin D? 

Dietitian Helen Bond explains that vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin, which is stored in the body. “It is well known for its role in building and maintaining healthy bones and teeth,” she says. “That’s because vitamin D helps the body to absorb and use the minerals calcium and phosphorus. This essential nutrient also promotes healthy muscle function and helps support the immune system.”

There’s also research to suggest that adequate levels of vitamin D can support our mood and help avoid or overcome depression. Because of the sun being a key source of vitamin D, it does mean that in many countries it can be hard to obtain enough

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The Correct Way To Use Sunbathing To Increase Your Intake Of Vitamin D

Singer and actress Brandy revealed recently she is taking some time to recover from a health scare–dehydration and low nutrition. She took to social media to thank fans and address the situation. The 43-year-old wrote, “To my beloved fam, friends, and starz thank you for sending love and light my way,” Brandy shared on Twitter. “I am following doctors’ orders and getting the rest I need due to dehydration and low amounts of nutrition. … Grateful for you all, see you soon.”

While few details were shared, this isn’t the first time Brandy has had health issues. Back in 2017, the Moesha alum lost consciousness on a Delta flight from Los Angeles to New York. Entertainment Tonight reported at the time that, “Delta and a spokesperson for the L.A. County Fire Department confirmed to ET that a passenger was transported via ambulance to a local hospital.” The singer’s rep

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