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Vitamin D, commonly known as the "sunshine vitamin," is essential for overall health. Despite its significance, many women ...

Vitamin D, an essential nutrient, is naturally produced through sun exposure and certain foods. However, excessive sunburn ...

Vitamin D is an essential nutrient, necessary for calcium absorption and good bone health. It also plays an important role in reducing inflammation and regulating immune responses in the body.

Researchers have developed a non-invasive, low-cost tool for assessing the risk of vitamin D deficiency in young women called ViDDPreS (Vitamin D Deficiency Predicting Scoring).

Vitamin D3 supplementation with calcium reduces blood pressure in elderly, overweight individuals, particularly those with ...

Vitamin D supplementation may help manage hypertension, particularly in older adults with overweight or obesity, a new study ...

Are you noticing thinning, a receding hairline, breakage or slower-than-normal hair regrowth lately? You might be wondering ...

Patients with celiac disease who take an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB) may experience worse outcomes, such as iron ...

A disease historically associated with malnourishment on sailing vessels may have a new, modern culprit: Bariatric surgery.

Vitamin D deficiency is more common than you might think. Still, its symptoms can be subtle and vague, making it difficult to determine if you're experiencing a deficiency or another health issue. If ...