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

Widely shared online claims questioning the health benefits of using sunscreen are misleading and missing key context.

Zinc may not be the flashiest mineral out there, but your body definitely notices when it’s missing. It’s like the behind-the-scenes crew keeping everything running smoothly from your hormones to your ...

But there's a simple trick that can significantly boost the vitamin D content in mushrooms—exposing them to sunlight.

Most of us don’t exactly plan to visit the doctor, unless something feels seriously off. Maybe it is a fever that won’t break ...

A new study from Yale University has provided fresh insights into what causes DNA changes that lead to cancer. The research ...

So once you turn 40, consider getting extra B12 through a supplement or multivitamin. Aim for 2.4 to 2.8 micrograms per day (the recommended daily intake), though you generally don’t have to worry ...