It’s November, which means it’s officially winter and everyone – yes, everyone (including pregnant and breastfeeding women) – ...

Didn’t your parents always tell you when you were young to go outside in the sun and soak up some all-important vitamin D? Well, it turns out they might have a point.Research by the British Nutrition ...

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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.

Kids love sugary treats like candies, cookies, and sodas. But as much as they enjoy them, these sugary foods can harm their ...

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

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

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 ...

As the British team explained, the nutrient regulates the body's levels of calcium and phosphate -- two minerals needed for ...

Admittedly, it’s expensive, but it’s worth it, given that it’s formulated with a super-stable form of vitamin C. I’d rather spend close to $200 on a vitamin C I know is going to work ...

Deficiency of vitamin D has been linked to issues in bone health, but recent studies are revealing a more complex relationship between this nutrient and the immune system. Emerging evidence ...