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How vitamin D helps the gut protect itself in IBD

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A small study suggests vitamin D shifts the immune system from attacking gut bacteria to tolerating them.   How vitamin D rebalances gut immunity in IBD Most inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) treatments, such as steroids, immunosuppressants, and biologics, work by reducing inflammation. A new study suggests vitamin D may go beyond this by retraining the immune system to tolerate gut bacteria instead of attacking them. Researchers gave weekly vitamin D doses to 48 adults with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis who were also vitamin D deficient. After 12 weeks, participants showed lower disease activity scores, reduced stool-based markers of inflammation, and a notable shift in two key immune proteins. "The study suggests that vitamin D supplementation may have a role as a beneficial adjunct to current advanced therapy," said Steven Cohn, MD, PhD, chief of gastroente...

Lowering LDL cholesterol beyond current goals cuts heart attack, stroke risk

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Using cholesterol-lowering drugs more aggressively to lower LDL cholesterol levels further than traditional guidelines suggest may help decrease risk for major cardiovascular events, a new study suggests.     Sponsored by   Today's News Updated on April 4, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. PST     Lowering LDL cholesterol beyond current goals cuts heart attack, stroke risk READ ON   How to identify an evaporation line on a pregnancy test READ ON   10 home remedies for poison...