A major clinical trial has found that vitamin D supplements do not increase bone strength or prevent bone fractures in children with vitamin D deficiency. The findings challenge widely held ...

Patients with prostate cancer receiving ADT who are vitamin D deficient may receive the most bone density benefits from high-dose vitamin D. Vitamin D supplements demonstrated significant benefits in ...

A recent follow-up to the MAVIDOS trial confirms that vitamin D supplementation during pregnancy improves offspring bone mineral density, with benefits persisting up to seven years of age. Study: ...

Vitamin D3 plus calcium offers no overall bone or muscle benefit in adolescents with perinatal HIV infection but appears to increase lumbar spine bone density in those with vitamin D insufficiency.

Doubling the vitamin D dose for premature, very low birth weight infants can safely give their tiny bones a big advantage, offering hope for a stronger start in life. Study: Effects of high-dose ...

Despite previous assumptions, taking vitamin D doesn't help children avoid fracturing their bones. Even if the child has a vitamin D deficiency, the supplements do not increase bone strength or ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Older people can prevent fractures by taking vitamin D supplements, a new study confirms, as long as they use a high enough dose-and keep taking it. "Everyone age 65 and ...

Patients with erythropoietic protoporphyria (EPP) have a higher prevalence of low bone mineral density (BMD) than the general healthy population, but BMD improves with cholecalciferol supplementation.

Share on Pinterest Scientists are investigating the link between vitamin D supplements and bone fractures in older adults. Leire Cavia/Stocksy Vitamin D supplements, with or without calcium, are ...

Explore the vital role of bone marrow stem cells. Learn how they drive bone remodeling, immunity, and skeletal health in this ...