The sun is a major source of Vitamin D but too much sun exposure can cause skin cancer.

Dec 4, 2010 - Leann Richards

Limited sun exposure several times a week is all you need to enjoy the wonderful benefits of Vitamin D, such as healthy bone density and growth and lower cancer risks.

May 10, 2007 - Aurae Beidler

Have our fears about sunbathing increased the risk of our children developing rickets?

Mar 14, 2011 - N. J. Evans

Many North Americans have vitamin D deficiency and may be suffering from illnesses related to this deficiency. These include autoimmune diseases, cancers, and stroke.

Jun 5, 2008 - Tammie Burak

Vitamin D deficiency is common in all age groups, and can increase the risk for a wide variety of diseases beyond rickets.

Sep 2, 2009 - David Olle

Is getting one's vitamin D from the sun safe or potentially deadly? Is there a way to get risk-free benefits of sunshine?

Aug 30, 2010 - Val Tobin

Vitamin D is an important nutrient, yet some experts say we don't get enough. So why is vitamin D special, and how can we guarantee we get adequate amounts?

Mar 18, 2011 - Shaun Bevins

Millions of us are vitamin D deficient. Vitamin D deficiency is the cause of some major illnesses. Learn here how to ensure you're getting enough vitamin D.

Apr 5, 2012 - Sandra Markcrow

The benefits of healthy levels of vitamin D verses the complications that come from sun exposure are worth looking at.

Mar 22, 2010 - Cher'ley Grogg

Research indicates a possible connection between fibromyalgia, chronic pain and low levels of vitamin D, although the underlying association is still unknown.

Feb 2, 2010 - Laura Owens

Sunlight is one of the main sources of vitamin D, a nutrient essential for bone health. Yet, sun exposure can increase the risk of developing skin cancer.

Jul 22, 2011 - Chris Dinesen Rogers

Vitamin D helps the body absorb calcium and phosphorus efficiently. So when kids are vitamin D deficient they can suffer from weak bones as well as other ailments.

Jan 23, 2010 - Charlina Stewart

Here is a brief explanation on this very special vitamin.

Feb 22, 2009 - Naheed Ali

Learning the symptoms of Vitamin D deficiency is paramount to curing the deficiency.

Oct 14, 2009 - Kristi Carter

The best natural source of vitamin D is bright sunshine, but if sunlight isn't available all year round or has to be avoided, one should take supplements.

May 26, 2010 - Maija Haavisto

Recent research finds that a modest amount of sun exposure produces the correct amount of vitamin D that is critical for optimum health.

Dec 15, 2007 - Ronald K. Frazer

Vitamin D, which is required for disease prevention and the maintenance of healthy bones and teeth, can be obtained through food, sunshine, or supplements.

Aug 30, 2009 - Jennifer Copley

Vitamin D may assist in preventing and arresting breast cancers. How your diet may help avoid breast cancer

May 8, 2011 - Frances Simmons

Vitamin D is essential to the body's nutritional needs. Learn how the "sunshine vitamin" also prevents many medical conditions & treats health concerns.

Apr 29, 2010 - Kimberly McRae

Vitamin D is good for your bones. The best way to get it is from fortified dairy products and from the sun.

Apr 18, 2008 - Christina Gleason