Therefore, a shortage of calcium in the body can be a major problem, resulting in many other health incidents ... such as low ...

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Often dismissed as mere fatigue or aging, Vitamin D deficiency is a silent epidemic among women. Crucial for bone health, ...

This year, COP29 will take place in Baku (Azerbaijan), where the effects of climate change on mental health are all too clear. In the northern mountainous regions, farmers and herders are being forced ...

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.

Vitamin B6 could help protect against cancer and cognitive decline. Learn more about the benefits of B6 and how to ...

OM85 harnesses molecules extracted from bacteria, and has shown promise in preventing severe respiratory infections. It seems to work by training the immune system. Early research has pointed to a ...

How much vitamin C you need per day depends on your age, gender, whether or not you're currently pregnant, and if you smoke.

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).

One of her key recommendations is to take vitamin D supplements every day to help combat the winter blues. Dr Lee suggests ...