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Saturday, May 2, 2026

Faith drives man to help another through mental health crisis in dramatic life-or-death scene

 May 02, 2026     Health, Health News Today on Fox News     No comments   

This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255).

The arc of a man’s life changed dramatically after a Jacksonville police officer, along with a team of other officers, stepped in to help an individual in crisis on the Dames Point Bridge in Florida in April. 

Faith had everything to do with it. 

Body camera footage taken on April 12 shows Officer Antonio Richardson speaking with a man who was standing on the edge of the bridge — getting ready to jump. Richardson, along with six other patrol officers, responded to the emergency.

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"Whatever you're going through, man, you can get through it," Richardson can be heard saying to the man during the drama. 

"Now listen, man. Listen. Listen. You can get through this," he told the individual as police lights flashed behind them.

"Let's talk about it for a minute. … You believe in prayer, I know that. … Just touch my hand. Just touch my hand, man, I'm praying with you," said Richardson to the man. 

The officer, for about 40 minutes, kept up a steady stream of conversation and outreach to the man, who was teetering on the edge of the bridge, looking at the water below him. 

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Richardson told the man, as he kept his arm outstretched, "If you jump, you're going to hurt other people. And they're going to be hurting just like you're hurting now. … The cycle's gotta stop." 

Finally, after many moments, the man stepped away from the bridge and walked toward the officer — and they hugged. Other officers then stepped in as well. 

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Appearing on "Fox & Friends" to discuss the incident this week, Richardson said, "When I got the call … I was just there to stop the traffic. And then a couple of other officers who knew my position as a pastor asked me to come over and talk with the guy. … Nothing was scripted. … I did not want to see him jump," he added.

"I just felt within myself that God was going to spare his life — and he did." 

He also said, "I was praying. And God spared his life. And we connected. And as a result of that connection, he didn't jump."

Officer Richardson has more than 30 years of ministry experience, according to reports. He said that after the man was safe and the immediate drama had passed, the officer called his wife, sat in his patrol car — "and wept like a baby."

Pastor Jesse Bradley of the Seattle area, who runs Grace Community Church, watched the video of the dramatic incident. 

He told Fox News Digital, "This powerful story reminds us that we can all love our neighbors and be part of the solution in our nation. Every person is made in God's image, loved by Jesus — and life is a gift." 

He added, "We are made to receive and give hope daily, where we live, work, learn and play."

Bradley also said that people should "be intentional about pursuing others who are in need. Take relationship risks. In the parable of the Good Samaritan, there were two religious people who played it safe and remained in their comfort zone. We have a greater calling," he said. 

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"Only the Samaritan was willing to go to the man in pain and bring restoration. Let's be people who cross the road to provide. Let's be faithful to God. Love is intentional, takes action — and makes sacrifices. Let's love and live like Jesus."

Bradley observed that the inspiring story in Florida "points us to the greatest rescue story of all. Jesus left heaven to pursue us."

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He said, "We have all sinned against God and need a Savior. Jesus died on the cross, offering forgiveness, and rose from the grave to give us eternal life."

"Instead of being separated from God, we can have peace with God and a full pardon through Jesus. This is grace, an undeserved gift. We will be with Jesus forever — an everlasting rescue."



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How eating habits could influence Parkinson’s disease risk, according to experts

 May 02, 2026     Health, Health News Today on Fox News     No comments   

Growing observational research suggests that long-term dietary patterns may influence Parkinson’s risk, age at onset and possibly severity of symptoms.

Mediterranean-style eating, in particular, has been associated with lower risk and possibly milder disease.

That said, there isn’t a single food that causes or prevents disease, according to Dr. Michael S. Valdez, a California-based physician with advanced training in neurology.

"When we talk about Parkinson’s and similar conditions, it helps to zoom out," he told Fox News Digital. "In many cases, it’s the overall pattern over years that matters."

The brain is especially sensitive to chronic inflammation, oxidative stress and vascular health, which is how well blood flows to brain tissue, according to the doctor.

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"Another key point is that neurodegenerative diseases develop slowly," Valdez pointed out. "Changes in movement or cognition often appear years after underlying changes in the brain have already started."

"That means lifestyle factors, including diet, are part of a much larger timeline that also includes genetics, environmental exposures, sleep and physical activity."

Dr. Rebecca Gilbert, a seasoned neurologist and the chief mission officer at the American Parkinson Disease Association in New York, confirmed that the best foods for brain health are those that make up the MIND or Mediterranean diets. 

"These diets emphasize whole grains, vegetables (especially green leafy vegetables), nuts, legumes and berries," Gilbert told Fox News Digital. "Fish is the preferred animal protein, and olive oil is the preferred fat."

Studies have suggested that among those diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, adherence to the MIND or Mediterranean diets prior to diagnosis was associated with later onset of the disease, according to the doctor. 

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"These diets are good for the brain because they are rich in antioxidants and other anti-inflammatory nutrients that keep neurons healthy," she said. "The diets also support clean blood vessels to the brain, which provide adequate blood flow containing the nutrients and oxygen that neurons need."

"Blueberries, strawberries, apples, tea and red wine in moderation have been associated with lower PD risk in large cohorts," Amanda Hare, an expert nurse practitioner in the field of neurology and movement disorders, who is also a medical liaison at Rune Labs, told Fox News Digital. 

The South Carolina-based expert cited a Harvard study that found men with the highest flavonoid intake had about 40% lower disease risk.

"Anthocyanins — the pigments in red/purple berries — are the subclass with the most consistent signal," she said. "These compounds have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects and may cross the blood-brain barrier."

Large studies have shown that regular coffee consumption is associated with lower Parkinson’s risk, according to Hare, although a direct cause can’t be proven.

Caffeine has been found to protect brain cells in animal studies by blocking a specific brain receptor called the adenosine A2A receptor, she said.

"The effect is stronger in men; hormone therapy appears to modify it in women," Hare added.

"Evidence is more suggestive than definitive, but diets higher in omega-3s – salmon, sardines, mackerel, walnuts and flaxseed – correlate with lower risk and may support general neuronal health," Hare said.

YOUR DAILY COFFEE HABIT MAY PLAY A ROLE IN DEMENTIA RISK, STUDY FINDS

In some cases, Parkinson’s pathology may begin in the gut, and gastrointestinal symptoms, such as constipation, can precede diagnosis, experts agree.

Scientists have found early signs of the disease — clumps of a protein called alpha-synuclein — in the nerves of the digestive system.

"Constipation is one of the strongest prodromal symptoms, often predating diagnosis by a decade or more," Hare told Fox News Digital. 

"Diets supporting a diverse gut microbiome – high fiber, fermented foods like yogurt, kefir, sauerkraut and kimchi – are an active research area, though we don't yet have randomized trial evidence that changing your microbiome changes Parkinson’s risk."

"This is a consistent but still-debated finding," Hare said. "Multiple large cohorts have found that higher milk consumption is associated with modestly elevated PD risk, particularly in men."

The signal is specific to milk, she noted, as cheese and yogurt don't show the same consistent association.

Recent research, including the Nurses' Health Study in 2025, has linked high ultraprocessed food intake to higher odds of early Parkinson’s symptoms. This supports broader evidence of processed foods' association with systemic inflammation, Hare noted.

Exposure to paraquat and rotenone, which are toxic chemicals often used as pesticides, are among the strongest environmental risk factors for Parkinson’s, according to Hare.

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"Eating organic produce when possible … is a reasonable precaution, though the bulk of pesticide risk in the Parkinson’s literature relates to occupational exposure, not dietary," she noted.

"Associations exist, but are less robust than the dairy or ultraprocessed findings," Hare said.

There are some limitations and caveats for all of these dietary risk associations, she noted.

"Epidemiology does not equal causation," she emphasized. "Nearly all of the above comes from observational studies."

Lifestyle behaviors can also come into play – people who eat Mediterranean diets, for example, also exercise more, smoke less and have more resources.

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"Diet is one lever among several," Hare noted. "Exercise has stronger evidence than any food for both preventing Parkinson’s and slowing progression. Sleep quality, cognitive engagement and avoidance of head injury also matter."

"A responsible expert would place a diet in that broader context rather than overselling any single food."



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Friday, May 1, 2026

'Ozempic breath' sparks questions as users report strange side effect

 May 01, 2026     Health, Health News Today on Fox News     No comments   

Those taking GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1) medications for diabetes and weight loss often experience gastrointestinal symptoms – but some lesser-known side effects have also been reported.

One of those, described as "Ozempic breath," refers to "a fishy smell in burps or bad breath," Neha Lalani, MD, an endocrinologist based in Lakeway, Texas, told Healthline.

Bad breath (clinically known as halitosis) is not included in the listed side effects for popular semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) and tirzepatide (Monjouro, Zepbound) medications.

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This potential side effect appears to be shaping consumers’ spending habits. The Hershey CEO recently shared during an earnings call that the popularity of GLP-1 drugs has led to people purchasing gum and mint products to freshen their breath, per reports.

There is currently no peer-reviewed research confirming that these medications cause bad breath or explaining a clear mechanism behind it.

Even so, numerous users have shared their experience with "Ozempic breath" on social media.

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"This is mortifying lol. I even brushed my teeth and gargled with mouthwash and I'm [still] smelling it. It literally smells like a dirty drain or sewage," one user shared.

"I feel like I need to brush my teeth all the time. The sulfur burps were temporary but DISGUSTING," another person wrote.

Dr. Sue Decotiis, a New York City-based physician specializing in medical weight loss and hormone optimization, confirmed that bad breath can result from dehydration, gastric reflux, medication side effects and unhealthy gut flora.

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"Even at moderate doses, GLP medications require about a gallon of still water daily to support fat metabolism and maintain proper hydration," she told Fox News Digital. "Very few patients do this or are advised to do so."

"A well-balanced probiotic containing multiple species may be helpful, especially if reflux persists," Decotiis advised. "Additionally, adequate protein and fiber intake support gastrointestinal health and promote a healthy gut microbiome."

Some users did share tips that seemed to help curb the issue.

"My mouth feels, tastes and smells better when I’m constantly drinking water," one person shared on Reddit.

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"Cut out greasy food from your daily diet. Most processed food too, if possible. And it should go away," another user recommended. Others have had some luck with antacids and fiber supplements.

Anyone experiencing persistent bad breath or unusual digestive symptoms while taking a GLP-1 medication should consult a doctor for evaluation and recommended next steps.

Fox News Digital reached out to Novo Nordisk for comment.



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Alarming trend shows spike in lower GI cancer deaths among younger adults

 May 01, 2026     Health, Health News Today on Fox News     No comments   

→ Rectal cancer deaths rising up to three times faster in specific age group

→ Your daily coffee habit may be quietly reshaping your gut and mood

→ Dementia risk could rise with common food type millions eat every day

→ New York fitness trainer and gym owner Kenny Santucci discusses concerns about unverified peptide products for muscle building

→ McDonald's executive reveals simple menu hacks to help customers get more protein

→ Simple diet change could relieve painful bathroom symptoms, experts say

→ Nutrition experts rank the 5 healthiest nuts for smart snacking

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→ Thinking about peptides? Doctors reveal key dos and don’ts when taking them

→ Fish oil supplements linked to slower brain repair in some patients

→ Heart attacks and strokes rising with extreme weather events, research suggests



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Copperhead snake bite leaves mayor’s wife in 'excruciating pain,' he reveals

 May 01, 2026     Health, Health News Today on Fox News     No comments   

A North Carolina politician is spreading awareness after his wife was bitten by a copperhead snake in a frightening incident this week.

Robert Burns, mayor of Monroe, a suburb southeast of Charlotte, shared the harrowing incident in an X post on April 30.

"So ... word has gotten out that my sweet wife was bitten by a large copperhead last night," he began. "When it happened, we rushed her to the ER."

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The Republican mayor said that, though his wife Lauren's vitals have stabilized, they're "not out of the woods yet."

"She is in a lot of pain, probably more than I’ve ever seen her in," Burns wrote.

"We’re a busy family with a lot going on right now, but we truly cherish your prayers and are grateful for all the support, texts, calls, emails and well wishes," he added.

The copperhead snake is the most common and prevalent venomous snake in the state, according to the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission's website.

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"In many areas, including most of the larger urban areas of the state, it is the only venomous snake," the site says. "Because they are so widespread and tolerate living near people, copperheads account for probably over 90% of venomous snakebites in North Carolina."

Speaking to Fox News Digital on Friday, the mayor said his wife is currently "resting in bed as best as she can."

"I've not seen her in this consistent amount of pain before," he said. "We've had six children, and I've also seen her with kidney stones. I've seen it all, and she is in excruciating pain right now."

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Burns, who is known as "NC's mayor," said the incident happened while he was outside grilling food as Lauren spoke on the phone with her father.

Lauren was walking near a rope swing in a wooded area on their property when she was suddenly bitten by the reptile.

"All I heard was, 'Babe, it's not good, this is not good,' and I'm like, 'Are you okay?'" he recalled. "She ran around the side of the house, and she's like, 'Babe, I think I got bit by a snake."

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Burns quickly used his cell phone flashlight and found two puncture wounds on her left ankle.

"They were bleeding. They were big enough," he said.

When Burns asked what type of snake it was, his wife said it may have been a copperhead. They went back and found the likely culprit.

"This was about a 4-foot snake," he said. "It was probably about as thick as my wrist to my forearm."

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Burns added, "The second you see a copperhead, you know it's a copperhead, because it's a copper color and it has a pattern on its back, and it was big."

The couple's 14-year-old daughter had just been walking barefoot in the same area moments before the bite, he said. She may have even tripped over the snake without realizing it.

"These are the types of snakes that don't run," Burns said. "They don't flee … they stand their ground."

Doctors monitored Lauren for several hours, tracking her vitals and consulting poison control as swelling spread from her foot up her leg.

While the bite caused significant pain and inflammation, her condition stabilized, and the family ultimately chose not to use anti-venom due to potential risks. Lauren was discharged to recover at home, where they are managing her pain.

Burns encourages people to be cautious.

"Any snake bite, you want to take seriously," he said. "Because you don't really know, especially if you don't get eyes on it."

"I'm very grateful for all the support and help."



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Thinking about peptides? Doctors reveal key dos and don’ts as ‘Wild West’ market grows

 May 01, 2026     Health, Health News Today on Fox News     No comments   

The peptide boom is under scrutiny as the FDA weighs easing restrictions on several drugs in the category.

Peptides, which are short chains of amino acids that serve as the building blocks of proteins, have gained popularity among wellness influencers and fitness gurus as a means of building muscle, healing injuries or appearing younger.

Similar to how GLP-1s (glucagon-like peptide-1 agonists) suppress appetite and trigger weight loss, peptides can signal other functions, like the release of growth hormones.

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But unlike GLP-1 drugs — which were extensively studied and regulated — many peptides lack comparable evidence and oversight, said New York endocrinologist Dr. Philip Rabito, adding that some are "not reviewed by the FDA for safety, effectiveness or quality before marketing."

Peptides under FDA review, including BPC-157, are often marketed for tendon and gut healing, injury recovery and inflammation reduction, despite warnings about the risks of unapproved treatments.

Even as regulators consider loosening restrictions, the market has been widely described as a "Wild West," with various versions sold online without a prescription.

In an interview with Fox News Digital, board-certified internist and longevity expert Dr. Amanda Kahn, who prescribes peptides in her own New York practice, confirmed that interest has grown "significantly" across the U.S.

Peptides are popular because they "sit at the intersection of wellness optimization and medicine," according to the doctor.

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"As a class, they are targeted biosimilar molecules that can influence specific pathways like inflammation, recovery and metabolism in a way that feels more biologically synergistic than traditional pharmaceuticals," she said.

Most patients spend a few hundred to thousands of dollars on these drugs per month, according to Kahn. Costs can be high because peptides are often custom-made and must meet strict quality and sterility standards.

"At the same time, patients today are far more proactive and invested in their health," Kahn added. "They’re not waiting to get sick; they want to feel better, recover faster and age more intentionally."

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Peptides have evolved rapidly from just a few years ago, when they were largely focused on weight loss, the expert said, with growing interest in energy, post-illness or injury recovery, muscle preservation and sleep quality.

But these drugs are not one-size-fits-all, experts warn, especially when not prescribed by a professional or cleared by a reputable pharmacy.

Experts shared the following guidance on using peptides.

Kahn recommends using peptides with "a clear, clinical rationale, not just because they’re trending."

"Think of peptides as part of a broader health plan, not a standalone solution," she advised.

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Kahn said patients often come into her practice focused on weight or appearance, but in-depth testing may uncover underlying issues such as inflammation, metabolic dysfunction, hormonal imbalance or recovery deficits.

"It’s both aesthetic and medical, but the trend in my internal medicine practice has always been toward specific health concerns," she added.

Dr. Kent Bradley, chief medical officer at 10X Health in California, recommends approaching peptides with "curiosity and rigor" and discussing the science with a physician.

"Work with a clinician who provides a baseline of biomarkers before you introduce peptides," he recommended during an interview with Fox News Digital. "You will need to know where you’re starting in order to measure the impact."

Peptides should always be purchased from "reputable compounding pharmacies by prescription," Kahn emphasized.

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"While they are powerful signaling molecules, when used appropriately, they can be very safe and effective," she said. "When used incorrectly, [with] the wrong dose, wrong indication or poor sourcing, they can be dangerous or ineffective."

She added, "The key is clinical oversight, proper selection and individualized use."

The current peptide ecosystem — including unlicensed providers and "gray market" access — is "more dangerous than the molecules themselves," Kahn warned.

It's important to use pharmacies that meet FDA 503A or 503B regulations to ensure consumer safety, the expert added.

Multiple peptides should not be combined without understanding how they interact with each other, nor should they be injected as mixtures, Kahn warned.

"Don’t treat them as risk-free supplements," she said. "They are biologically active and should be used thoughtfully."

"Peptides should be cycled, paused and re-assessed — don’t ‘set it and let it go.’"

Dose-response and drug interactions require medical oversight, and peptides should be prescribed by a doctor, according to Bradley. Some products that are marketed as "natural" may still have the capacity to do harm to the body, he warned.

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Fundamental pillars of health, like sleep, nutrition and exercise, should be addressed before using a peptide as a "shortcut" to fix health complications, Kahn said.

Bradley agreed, adding that "the same instinct that drives patients toward unnecessary surgery drives them toward complex peptide stacks when the real leverage is upstream and boring."

Kenny Santucci, a fitness expert and founder of Strong New York, shared with Fox News Digital that he takes peptides for muscle building himself – but noted that it’s not right for everyone.

Especially for younger individuals, whose bodies are "already working at optimal levels," peptides may be unnecessary, he said.

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"If you take care of yourself — if you’re eating right, sleeping right, working out — you probably don't need much," he said. 

"I think as you get older, these things start to help out a little bit, or if you suffer from an injury and you want to take something that will help repair the tissue quicker, that's great."



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Thursday, April 30, 2026

Vitamin supplement may delay diabetes in select groups, researchers say

 April 30, 2026      Health News Today on Fox News, Health     No comments   

High-dose vitamin D supplements could help reduce diabetes risk among certain groups, according to new research from Tufts University.

In a large clinical trial, researchers performed genetic testing of more than 2,000 U.S. adults with prediabetes after they received 4,000 units per day of vitamin D supplements, then compared them to a placebo group.

An earlier study showed no significant reduction in diabetes risk in the group receiving vitamin D supplementation, but when the researchers looked closer, they found a benefit for certain genetic groups.

For the new study, the Tufts researchers compared participants who appeared to benefit from vitamin D supplementation to those who did not, then examined how outcomes differed across three common variants of the vitamin D receptor gene.

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People who had certain versions of a vitamin D-related gene (called AC or CC) were 19% less likely to get diabetes when they took vitamin D compared to people who took a placebo, according to a university press release.

Participants with another genetic variant (AA) showed no benefit from supplementation.

Vitamin D seems to work by attaching to a specific "receiver" in the body called the vitamin D receptor, the researchers discovered. These receptors are found in many places, including the pancreas, the organ that makes insulin.

The findings were published last week in JAMA Network Open.

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"Our finding is an example of the emerging science of precision nutrition or precision medicine, in which an intervention can be tailored to the needs of individuals according to their genetic makeup and disease risk," Bess Dawson-Hughes, the study’s lead author and a senior scientist at the Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University, told Fox News Digital.

"Taking a vitamin D supplement daily is an easy, inexpensive and generally safe approach to reducing diabetes risk," she added. "In principle, this could involve a single, relatively inexpensive genetic test."

There were some limitations to the study, the researchers noted, including that this was a secondary analysis rather than a primary randomized comparison.

"Like any other first observation, this finding needs to be replicated in a future study," the researcher said.

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The study only included individuals with prediabetes, which could limit relevance to broader populations. The results seen in specific genetic groups need to be confirmed in more studies before doctors can use them in patient care.

The authors emphasized that people should not start taking high doses of vitamin D as a diabetes prevention strategy based on this study.

"It is too early to make specific recommendations for the general population," Dawson-Hughes said. 

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Current recommendations suggest that most adults get about 600 IU of vitamin D daily (ages 1–70) and 800 IU for those over 70. However, previous studies have shown that taking very high doses can be harmful for older adults.

"There is some evidence, from my laboratory and others, that the relatively high blood levels of 25-hydroxyvitamin D needed to achieve the diabetes risk reduction have been associated with an increased risk of falling in older adults," Dawson-Hughes noted.  

"I would not advise older adults to take a daily dose of 4,000 IU of vitamin D without first consulting with their doctors."

This new study raises another question, according to Dawson-Hughes: Would vitamin D supplementation in adults with the responsive genotypes lower the risk of developing prediabetes, the forerunner to Type 2 diabetes? 

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"This is important because prediabetes is not a benign condition," she said. "Adults with prediabetes also have an increased risk of cardiovascular disease."



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