Though it’s rare, a severe vitamin D deficiency can lead to a disease called rickets, also known as osteomalacia. Typically, ...

Vitamin D is not only important for bones but also for our muscles, immunity and heart health. But due to lack of sunlight, ...

Why vitamin D advice fails people with darker skin tones - melanin-rich skin has evolved different vitamin D metabolism mechanisms.

Nearly a quarter of Americans are estimated to have a vitamin D deficiency. Why is that? A 2022 study of National Health and ...

The Best Time to Take Vitamin D for Maximum Absorption, According to Health Experts A doctor and dietitian break down what to consider as you choose when to take your dose. Karla Walsh.

Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey has released a new app that tracks your sun exposure and vitamin D levels. It’s his second app ...

Vitamin D deficiency has reached epidemic proportions worldwide, affecting nearly one billion people across all age groups and demographics. Despite being called the “sunshine vitamin,” this ...

Vitamin D for Heart Health: Where the Benefits Begin and End. National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. September 27, 2022. Food Sources of Vitamin D. Dietary Guidelines for Americans.

New research suggests vitamin D may help slow biological aging by reducing telomeres shortening, a key marker of cellular aging. Newsweek has reached out to some of the study's authors as well as ...

Vitamin D is not just about strong bones. It is involved in everything from keeping your immune system sharp to balancing your hormones. And it's a public health concern in the U.S. because most ...