According to a study published by Annals of Internal Medicine, vitamin D and calcium supplements might reduce risk of death from cancer but increase the risk of death from heart disease. Here’s ...

Low levels of vitamin D seem to raise your risk of heart attack but scientists are still figuring out why—and whether ...

Vitamin D is widely known for boosting bone health, muscle strength and immune function, but it also has a range of other benefits — including cancer prevention. A new study published in the journal ...

This powerhouse vitamin may play a crucial role in lowering risk for colorectal cancer. A study published in the journal Nutrients has linked vitamin D levels with colorectal cancer risk. Reviewing ...

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