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Vitamin D, the so-called “sunshine vitamin” was once only considered important for bone health, but recent research suggested the nutrient is important to achieve optimum overall health.

Shrink Your Body and Raise your Vitamin D Level
Impacted 1 Lives By Lynette Summerill HERWriter on May 26, 2011 - 6:02am
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Rickets disease, which is more commonly known as osteomalacia for adults, is a medical condition that affects more children than you probably could imagine.

The Who and What of Rickets Disease
Impacted 1 Lives By Samara Kelly on May 31, 2010 - 6:01am
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A string of recent discoveries about the multiple health benefits of vitamin D has renewed interest in this multi-purpose nutrient while increasing awareness of the huge numbers of ...

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As Winter Comes, So Do Vitamin D Deficiencies
By Lynette Summerill HERWriter on December 3, 2009 - 8:55am
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A growing body of laboratory and animal evidence as well as epidemiological data shows low levels of vitamin D may contribute to certain types of cancer. Conversely, strong biological ...

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Vitamin D May Play Cancer Prevention Role
By Lynette Summerill HERWriter on November 10, 2009 - 8:28am
Todd: Recently there’s been a lot of talk about women deficient in vitamin D because well, they have substantially higher rates of developing cancer, heart disease, mood disorders,

AUDIO: Dr. Theodore Friedman - What Women Need To Know About Vitamin D And How To Check Your Levels
By Dr. Theo Friedman Expert on October 6, 2009 - 7:39am
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If a woman with Rickets is planning to have a child what medication should they be taking
By Kellyev on August 21, 2009 - 1:21pm
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Vitamin D (calciferol) is a fat-soluble vitamin that is not only found in food (such as milk), but can also be made in your body after exposure to ultraviolet rays from the sun.

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Vitamin D: The Sun Vitamin
By Corinne Kantor on May 18, 2009 - 10:58am
Rickets and Osteomalacia
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Rickets Definition

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Rickets (in children) and osteomalacia (in adults) are two forms of a metabolic bone disease resulting from vitamin D deficiency. Both cause softening and weakening of bones because of defective or inadequate bone mineralization.