Vitamin D Pills Not Helpful Against Knee Pain

By Amber Moore | Jan 09, 2013 10:35 AM EST

Vitamin D pills don't reduce arthritis pain or cartilage loss in people diagnosed with osteoarthritis.

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Children of Obese Mothers Can Have Low Vitamin D Levels

By Amber Moore | Jan 08, 2013 10:59 AM EST

Babies born to obese mothers have high risk of suffering from low levels of vitamin D.

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Vitamin D Deficiency in Pregnancy Raises the Odds of Low Birth Weight

By Amber Moore | Dec 22, 2012 11:08 AM EST

Pregnant women who don't get enough vitamin D have a high risk of delivering babies with lower birth weight, says a new study.

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Two Cups of Cow's Milk a Day Good for Kids

By Amber Moore | Dec 17, 2012 03:03 PM EST

Drinking two cups of milk is sufficient to maintain levels of vitamin D and iron in children.

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Excessive Daytime Sleepiness Linked to Vitamin D Levels, but Relationship Varies by Race

By Christine Hsu | Dec 14, 2012 05:13 PM EST

A new study has for the first time linked vitamin D levels to daytime sleepiness.

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Vitamin D May Reduce the Risk of Alzheimer's Disease in Women

By Christine Hsu | Dec 03, 2012 02:02 PM EST

Vitamin D may reduce women's risk of developing Alzheimer's disease, according to new research.

Child, Teeth, Dental Care

Vitamin D Helps Prevent Tooth Decay

By Amber Moore | Nov 28, 2012 10:54 AM EST

Vitamin D not only helps with bone strength but also prevents the teeth from rotting.

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Shocking Finding Links Low Vitamin D Levels to Longer Lifespan

By Christine Hsu | Nov 06, 2012 01:58 PM EST

New study linked low levels of vitamin D to longevity, casting doubt on previous research suggesting that people require a certain amount of sun exposure for optimal health.

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Vitamin D Will Not Help Fight or Prevent Your Cold

By Amber Moore | Oct 03, 2012 09:34 AM EDT

Vitamin D pills may not be keeping people away from catching a cold, says a new study.

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The Science of Sunshine

By Daniel Butler | Sep 19, 2012 12:21 PM EDT

Is it true that the sun can, in some ways, be good for us? Well the answer to that should be a resounding yes.

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City Living is Tough on Mothers: Urban Air Pollution Linked to Low Vitamin D Level in Newborns

By Amber Moore | Sep 13, 2012 10:56 AM EDT

Pregnant women exposed to high levels of air pollution are at a risk of giving birth to babies who have vitamin D deficiency in the body, a new study says.

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Vitamin D May Help Combat Tuberculosis

By Nikki Tucker | Sep 04, 2012 11:24 AM EDT

According to Dr. Adrian Martineau, of the Queen Mary University of London, vitamin D can be a useful extra weapon in combating tuberculosis.

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