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Forget milk — a recent study finds the key to building strong bones in children is for mothers to keep their vitamin D levels high during pregnancy.

Days before the election, Kennedy posted on social media that a Trump White House would advise all U.S. water systems to remove fluoride from the public water supply, which goes against public health ...

We all know about the role of Vitamin D in keeping bone health and immunity in check, but a lesser known fact many of us miss ...

Vitamin D during pregnancy improves children's bone strength at age seven, according to a UK study. The MAVIDOS research ...

As we age, our nutritional needs evolve, and certain vitamins and minerals become especially important for maintaining health ...

Children whose mothers took extra vitamin D during pregnancy continue to have stronger bones at age seven, according to research.

Women who take vitamin D supplements during a pregnancy may be giving their kids the legacy of stronger bones, new research ...

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High amounts of vitamin E, common in supplements, may have adverse health effects. However, some people, including those with certain dietary restrictions or following low-calorie eating plans ...