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

Vitamin D deficiency predisposes individuals to type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Added sun exposure, food sources, and supplements could prevent diabetes.

Jun 7, 2010 - Sara McGrath

Vitamin D deficiency in babies and young children can cause rickets, a serious bone disorder that can cause permanent skeletal damage.

Oct 14, 2008 - Abby Deliz

Vitamin D deficiency in mothers and breastfed babies may more accurately be called sunlight deficiency combined with environmental pollution.

Sep 2, 2008 - Sara McGrath

A vitamin D deficiency may be the cause of your achy muscles. A lack of vitamin D causes a weakening in your bones, and that can cause achy muscles.

Oct 12, 2010 - Shelly McRae

Vitamin D is an essential nutrient for humans, but several groups of people are at risk for deficiency and its consequences.

Feb 3, 2011 - Michael Koger

Vitamin D influences immune system cells, particularly dendrites (D-cells). Deficiencies of vitamin D interfere with D-cell function and contribute to autoimmunity.

Aug 11, 2009 - Elaine Moore

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

Vitamin D: how much does one need? Many limitations of major sources means vitamin D supplements may be the answer to the worldwide deficiency crisis.

May 1, 2010 - Melissa Peterson

Parents have long been warned about exposing children to UV radiation; but can sun protection deprive children of the benefits of Vitamin D?

Apr 24, 2010 - Anne Williams

Vitamin D deficiency affects all ages and genders, causing many health conditions. A lack of quality vitamin D sources has caused this global deficiency.

Apr 30, 2010 - Melissa Peterson

Vitamin D is essential for humans for the development of bones. Here we examine the consequences of having a deficiency of vitamin D.

May 2, 2011 - Christina Crawford

Too little of the sunshine vitamin results in bone loss. This nutrient may also help lower blood pressure, prevent depression, vision and memory loss.

Apr 18, 2011 - Mary Earhart

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

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

Mar 14, 2011 - N. J. Evans

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

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

Oct 14, 2009 - Kristi Carter

Many people are unaware that their insomnia could be caused by something as simple as a vitamin D deficiency. A simple blood test can confirm, and supplementing is easy.

Nov 11, 2008 - Abby Deliz

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

Studies link Vitamin D deficiency to nonskeletal disorders. To date, deficiency is difficult to assess. UVB therapy might benefit certain individuals.

Jun 12, 2011 - Irena Malkovska