Scientists say claims ‘mega doses’ of Vitamin D can protect against coronavirus are ‘not true’ as they slam ‘very misleading’ reports on social media Some articles have claimed that the vitamin can act as a protective measure Scientists say is ‘not true’ and prompted an urgent need to inform the public They have emphasised importance … Read more
An Oxford scientists leading Britain’s coronavirus vaccine race has urged the Government to help produce millions of doses before it has proven to be effective. Professor Sarah Gilbert said her team needed help manufacturing the jabs, warning the UK did not have the facilities to do it alone. Professor Sarah Gilbert, who is leading Britain’s … Read more
Johnson & Johnson vows to make 1 billion doses of coronavirus vaccine by 2021 after signing $450 million contract with the US government The Trump Administration signed a contract with Johnson & Johnson’s pharmaceutical branch J&J will get $450 million from the government and, combined with its own funding, $1 billion will go to the … Read more
Extra vitamin D may slow the growth of colorectal cancer, a new study suggests. On average, cancer stopped in its tracks for 13 months for patients on the highest dose of the vitamin supplement (4,000 IU), and for 11 months for those on the over-the-counter dose. Rates of colorectal cancer have been soaring in recent … Read more