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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 ...

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 ...

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 British ...

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

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 ...

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has promised a “teeth-breaking” response to Israel and the United States after Israel targeted Iranian military sites in retaliatory strikes late ...