More than half of older U.S. adults take vitamin D to strengthen their bones, but it's unclear if these supplements are actually working as intended—or at all.
| Headlines for a healthier you | | | Claire Wolters, News Reporter | | | | Are Vitamin D Supplements Really Useful? |  | | More than half of older U.S. adults take vitamin D to strengthen their bones, but it's unclear if these supplements are actually working as intended—or at all. | | Know More | | A recent study found that vitamin D supplements were inconsistent in their ability to prevent bone fractures. The same dataset shows that vitamin D does slim to none in reducing risks of cancers, heart disease, migraine, or cognitive decline. | | Feel Better | | Vitamin D supplements are still generally safe, and some providers said they'll continue to recommend the pills for their patients, especially those who are at risk of severe deficiency. | | |  | What Else Should You Know | | | Do You Need a Polio Booster Shot? | | After a polio case was identified in New York State, the CDC is recommending people stay up to date on their polio vaccinations. Most people were vaccinated against polio as kids, so new shots aren't necessary for everyone. But people who didn't complete their series or are traveling to a high-risk area should get a booster. | | | | | | What Does a Monkeypox Rash Look Like? | | It's a bug bite. It's a pimple. Or is it… monkeypox? One of the hallmark symptoms of monkeypox is a pimply rash—and many of us are experiencing health anxieties as new bumps and blisters pop up on our skin. But some key differences set this virus apart from other skin conditions, such as the size, color, and pop-ability of the lesions. | | | | |  | Health Tip of the Day: Monkeypox? | | If you can pop any bumps that have appeared on your skin within four days, they're likely not monkeypox.
“If you gently scrape at that very initial lesion with your fingernail and it feels firm, and does not pop with gentle pressure on it, I would be more likely to be concerned.”
Christine Ko, MD. | | | | | | |  | In Other News | | | | |
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