Vitamin D deficiency is something that largely affects the Black community, but by simply taking a vitamin D supplement your odds of developing several autoimmune diseases may decrease. Taking vitamin ...

Available evidence on the effects of vitamin D on mortality has been inconclusive. In a recent systematic review, we found evidence that vitamin D 3 may decrease mortality in mostly elderly women. The ...

A Harvard study found that vitamin D supplements may help slow biological aging by protecting telomeres, the protective caps on DNA. Over four years, ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am 73, and I was worried about dementia. Turns out, I am “normal.” However, the neurologist told me to take 2,000 mcg of B12 daily. My multivitamin has 100 mcg, which is ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am 73, and I was worried about dementia. Turns out, I am “normal.” However, the neurologist told me to take 2,000 mcg of B12 daily. My ...

Low vitamin B12 can have neurological and psychiatric manifestations. If your neurologist or oncologist was worried about pernicious anemia, they would recommend oral doses of 1,000-2,000 mcg daily, ...

The key to staying healthy and active after menopause is good nutrition and regular physical activity. Nutrition after menopause As you age, your nutritional needs change. Before menopause, you should ...

Defence Ministry clears ₹2000 crore contracts for counter-terror ops, enhancing Indian Army's operational readiness with modern equipment.

Historically, 400 IU (10 ug) of vitamin D was recommended for better health because it closely approximated the amount of vitamin D in a teaspoonful of cod liver oil. However, 800 to 1,000 IU is ...