If you are considering weight loss surgery or have already undergone a procedure, it is important to understand the long-term nutritional consequences.

We are made to believe that sun exposure is harmful and that failure to wear sunscreen is unsafe and risky. In excess, too much sun can cause blistering sunburns and aging skin. However, sun exposure is important for vitamin D synthesis throughout the body and even cellular energy. Knowing how the skin maintains protection against UV radiation is...

Magnesium is responsible for so many different processes occurring in the body, it should be known as the miracle mineral!

The varicella herpes zoster virus is responsible for the chicken pox and shingles. Very contagious and even life threatening, it's best to strengthen your immune system to prevent reactivation.

Bladder and urinary tract disorders disorders can cause pain with urination or in the pelvic region, urinary frequency, burning, irritation, and night-time urination. New research offers support for the men and women who suffer from these concerns.

We are experiencing a marked increase in the incidence of sports related concussions despite decreased participation in these sports. Researchers have determined that many who experience a concussion with slow recovery had other depleting factors leading up to the event. They have coined this deficit Diminished Brain Resiliency Syndrome.

Vitamin D status and response to Vitamin D(3) in obese vs. non-obese African American children.

Vitamin D deficiency and anthropometric indicators of adiposity in school-age children: a prospective study.

The effect of vitamin A supplementation on thyroid function in premenopausal women.

Successful Weight Loss With Dieting Is Linked To Vitamin D Levels

Vitamin C and asthma in children: modification of the effect by age, exposure to dampness and the severity of asthma.

Low 25-Hydroxyvitamin D Predicts the Onset of Mobility Limitation and Disability in Community-Dwelling Older Adults: The Health ABC Study