Lack of Vitamin D Stunts Growth, Causes Weight-Gain

Vitamin D, the sunshine vitamin, is important. Not getting enough can cause depression and rickets. And now, a study in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism has determined lack of vitamin D inhibits growth and leads to weight-gain in young girls. The shocking part is, scientists studied children living in sunny areas of California, which probably suggests kids aren't getting out enough; EurekAlert reports.

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More Trouble for Depressed Heart Patients

Heart attack sufferers are 3 times more likely to be depressed. And a new study in the Journal of the American Medical Association reveals depressed heart patients can face more heart trouble because they’re likely to take up unhealthy habits, such as not exercising enough and smoking; Reuters reports.