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Hospitalized COVID-19 patients who were vitamin D sufficient, with a blood level of 25-hydroxyvitamin D of at least 30 ng/mL (a measure of vitamin D status), had a significant decreased risk for adverse clinical outcomes including becoming unconscious, hypoxia (body starved for oxygen) and death. In addition, they had lower blood levels of an inflammatory…

Share on PinterestLow levels of vitamin D correlate with age-related health problems, including osteoporosis.Photo credit: Crevis/Adobe StockDr. Leen Antonio from University Hospitals Leuven in Belgium and a team of European researchers conducted the study. They presented their findings at the 22nd European Congress of Endocrinology (e-ECE 2020) conference in early September.Vitamin D is important for…

Magistrate's Court PHOTO: Duncan Alfreds, News24 Three Eastern Cape court officials have been arrested for allegedly selling travel permits.They allegedly charged between R150 and R200 for each permit.They were arrested after they allegedly tried to sell permits to an undercover cop.Three court officials who allegedly issued and sold fraudulent travel permits to people who wanted…

Researchers say South Africa's happiness levels have improved since the beginning of the lockdown.However, the ban on the sale of alcohol led to an immediate decrease in happiness levels.Other factors that affect happiness include job security and financial uncertainty.Researchers analysing South Africans' moods say we are generally displaying higher happiness levels since the beginning of…

The Vaal Dam on the border of Gauteng and the Free State. Dams, pumps, canals and other structures used to move water around the country are falling further into disrepair Piture: Lisa Hnatowicz The Department of Water and Sanitation says the winter dry season continues to negatively affect the country's water resources. The country's dam levels,…