A recent death in the UK is raising questions about whether extremely high doses of vitamin D can be dangerous. Here’s what the experts say. By some estimates, nearly a quarter of Americans have ...

Vitamin D, often referred to as the "sunshine vitamin," becomes increasingly important as we age. Not only does it play a big role in maintaining bone health and supporting the immune system, but it ...

BOSTON – Dr. Mallika Marshall is answering your latest health questions. If you have a question, email her or message her on Facebook or X (formerly known as Twitter). Jack in Lexington writes, "Maybe ...

For a while vitamin D was looking like a bona fide health elixir. It was recognized a century ago as the cure for rickets, a childhood disease that causes weak and deformed bones. Then, in the early ...

WEEK, JUST IN TIME FOR THE 4TH OF JULY. WELL, IN THIS MORNING’S WOMAN’S DOCTOR, WE ALL GET VITAMIN D FROM BEING IN THE SUN, BUT HOW MUCH DO WOMEN REALLY NEED? WOMEN AGES 30 TO 70 NEED ABOUT 600 ...

Sherri Gordon, CLC is a certified professional life coach, author, and journalist covering health and wellness, social issues, parenting, and mental health. She also has a certificate of completion ...