Vitamin D 'slashes cancer risk'
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Taking vitamin D tablets could substantially reduce the risk of pancreatic cancer, research suggests.
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Raising vitamin D levels by taking supplements and absorbing a little bit of sunshine each day may help prevent colorectal and breast cancers, said two studies.
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People with low vitamin D levels face an elevated risk for heart attack, heart failure and stroke, according to a study published on Monday suggesting that the vitamin may protect against cardiovascular disease.
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WEDNESDAY, Jan. 16 (HealthDay News) -- Vitamin D2 supplements may help reduce the risk of falls among high-risk elderly women, Australian researchers report.
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Lack of sunlight may increase the risk of developing lung cancer, research suggests.
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A vitamin made when sunlight hits the skin could help slow down the ageing of cells and tissues, say researchers.
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Scientists have discovered why eating a Mediterranean diet rich in fruits, vegetables and particularly olive oil can help to protect women from developing breast cancer.
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Two new studies suggest that exposure to sunlight might not be as risky for cancer as is generally believed.
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Folic acid, a B vitamin widely taken by pregnant women to protect against birth defects, has been linked to an increased risk of breast cancer, in a new health study.
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A little more sunshine might help you live longer, according to a study published on Monday suggesting that for some people health benefits from the sun outweigh the risk of skin cancer.
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NEW YORK  - Thousands of cases of breast and colon cancers might be averted each year if people in colder climates raised their vitamin D levels, researchers estimate in a new report.
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A compound in carrots may reduce the risk of developing cancer, research suggests.
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Solar rays can help protect against some cancers and heart disease, say scientists
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Having too little vitamin D has been linked to an increased risk of heart disease, a US study has concluded.
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Vitamin D provides many benefits for the human body, but helping cure cancer doesn't appear to be one of them, a study from the National Cancer Institute concludes.
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If you thought eating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables would lower your risk of developing cancer, think again. Researchers from Harvard have released data from what can only be described as a very controversial study.
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NEW YORK  - Women who take multivitamins before and during pregnancy apparently reduce the chances that their offspring will develop certain types of childhood tumors, researchers report.