Vitamin B6 is an essential nutrient for humans, and it has many roles for health maintenance.

Mar 1, 2011 - Michael Koger

A new study shows that getting more vitamin B6 could lower the risk of colorectal cancer. Get the full story.

Mar 23, 2010 - Kristie Leong

Vitamin B6 has preventive properties and is required for bodily functions, strong immunity and healthy nerves, and is found in items like seeds and fruits.

Apr 16, 2011 - Nita Mukherjee

Colon cancer symptoms cause changes in the body that can help a person detect the condition during the early stages.

Jul 13, 2009 - Jennifer Graham

Diet is especially difficult in colon cancer. Here are some suggestions to discuss with your oncologist about nutrition for remission from colon cancer.

Apr 20, 2011 - Robert Rister

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, or calciferol, has generated interest over the past decade because of its possible link to colorectal cancer prevention.

Nov 1, 2007 - Jamie McIntosh

High homocysteine levels are associated with more heart attacks. Folate lowers homocysteine levels, but a new study shows folate does not reduce heart attacks.

Oct 8, 2008 - James Cooper

It can be difficult to determine which women's vitamins are most essential. Understanding how vitamins function in the body and which foods supply them can help.

Oct 8, 2009 - Shelby Miller

Macrominerals are necessary for a variety of metabolic processes. The body needs a regular supply of minerals for it to function properly.

Feb 16, 2008 - Melanie Lamprecht

Constant tiredness, accompanied by irritable moods, depression, or unexplained aches might be a sign of vitamin B or D deficiency, key vitamins for fighting fatigue.

Jul 6, 2009 - Victoria Anisman-Reiner

Vitamin B9 or folate/folic acid is vital for growth, formation of blood cells and a healthy nervous system, and is found in foods like green vegetables.

Apr 26, 2011 - Nita Mukherjee

Vitamin D is an important fat-soluble vitamin that is necessary for the human body. Vitamin D helps an individual stay healthy and aids in absorption of other nutrients.

Feb 7, 2010 - Julie Ackendorf

Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant that boosts the immune system and helps prevent colds, cancer and heart disease.

Oct 12, 2009 - Fiona Wilkinson

Our body needs numerous vitamins and nutrients; however, not everyone takes a daily vitamin despite the many benefits they may offer.

Nov 6, 2010 - Deanna Roddy

Lower cancer risk by eating the right foods, avoiding carcinogenic substances and risky behaviors, and getting regular exercise. Make healthy choices.

Aug 14, 2010 - Arden Aniston

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

Vitamins and minerals are necessary for good health, but vitamin D may also contribute to disease prevention and/or treatment.

Mar 25, 2008 - Darshana Vaishnav

Vitamin D (the sunshine vitamin) is important to the human body, yet we are so highly deficient in this very significant fat-soluble vitamin.

Mar 26, 2011 - Velma Rose-Romans

The first important part of any diet is vitamins. They do not supply energy, but are nonetheless vital to proper cell function.

Dec 23, 2008 - Scott Hermanson