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As per a guideline from the American Association of Pediatricians, children between the age of 2-5years, should not be permitted screen time of more than 1 hour/day and for those above 6 years, the duration of exposure is to be fixed by the parents, who also need to act as a media monitor. (Photo: Pixabay)

Here are ways children can get Vitamin D, say experts

While calcium and vitamin D are vital for building healthy bones, calcium can only be absorbed when vitamin D is...

9 Jun 2018 3:50 AM

Its urgent to have a national breast cancer program in India, while at the local level, awareness needs to be raised about breast cancer. (Photo: Pixabay)

Vitamin D cuts breast cancer risk: Study

Higher levels of vitamin D were associated with decreasing risk of breast cancer.

17 Jun 2018 11:30 AM

People who suffer from cardiovascular disease, and have a normal intake of vitamin D, reduce their mortality risk by 30%. (Photo: Pixabay)

More the Vitamin D, lesser the breast cancer risk

Study finds higher levels of vitamin D were associated with decreasing risk of breast cancer.

16 Jun 2018 6:45 AM

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Study finds link between Vitamin D, cholesterol in children

Here is what a new study has found.

8 Jun 2018 8:37 AM

The bacteria can be spread to humans through the consumption of infected milk, beef and produce fertilised by cow manure. (Photo: Pixabay)

4 ways cow's milk is good for children above 2 years

Cow's milk has a fair balance of carbohydrates and fats which complete it as a wholesome meal.

14 Aug 2018 7:26 AM

Sales of mainstream milk chocolate bars have stagnated as consumers worried about obesity and heart disease turn to snacks with less sugar. (Photo: Pixabay)

Dark chocolate, cocoa butter important source of vitamin D

Study found that cocoa and foods containing cocoa have significant amounts of vitamin D2.

29 Sept 2018 12:25 PM

Lack of the sunshine vitamin can also lead to weak bones and lack of immunity (Photo: AFP)

Study suggests vitamin D supplements can aide weight loss in children

Foods which provide a lot of vitamin D may be effective against diabetes and hair loss while they also improve a...

28 Sept 2018 11:31 AM

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Vitamin D may reduce cancer risk, breast cancer mortality

Here is what a new study has found.

21 Sept 2018 10:14 AM

Vitamin D stimulates calcium absorption, which is beneficial for building bones and preventing bone loss overtime.

Pair dairy products with Vitamin D pills to combat bone loss

It can prevent diseases related to low bone mass like osteoporosis

2 March 2017 11:58 AM

The findings remained similar when analyses were repeated with only biological fathers (Photo: AFP)

Vitamin D intake of father may affect child's height

One reason this may occur is that father's nutrition status may somehow influence the health, quality and function of...

19 May 2017 6:56 AM

Now, fortified food to carry special logo

The FSSAI made it mandatory for the manufacturers to ensure that the level of fortified food should neither fall below...

3 Jan 2017 10:09 PM

The protective effects of vitamin D supplementation are strongest in those who have the lowest vitamin D levels. (Photo: Pixabay)

Vitamin D can prevent cold and flu: study

Receiving a good amount of the vitamin can help people prevent sickness in winters

16 Feb 2017 3:18 AM