A blood test may have the potential to speed accurate diagnosis – and proper treatment – of bipolar disorder in children, new research suggests. Researchers at The Ohio State University found that ...

A vitamin supplement available in most supermarkets and high street shops could significantly improve your blood pressure and cholesterol, and reduce your risk for other cardiovascular diseases, ...

A top NHS doctor has urged the public to seek an annual blood test to check for vitamin D deficiency — after he was shocked to discover he was severely lacking in the vital nutrient and risking bone ...

Plus, what you need to know before you reach for a vitamin D supplement. Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD When exposed to sunlight, your body manufactures vitamin D using a type of ...

Historically, 400 IU (10 ug) of vitamin D was recommended for better health because it closely approximated the amount of vitamin D in a teaspoonful of cod liver oil. However, 800 to 1,000 IU is the ...

Taking one vitamin D supplement daily for a month can trigger a drop in blood pressure — slashing the risk of strokes and heart attacks, research has suggested. The so-called 'sunshine vitamin' has ...