Summer sun fails to fix vitamin D gap in at risk groups
Vitamin D levels remain low all year-round in key at-risk groups in England, challenging the belief that summer sunlight is enough to restore them.
Jun 4, 2026
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Disease or Syndrome: Vitamin D Deficiency
Medical news and research articles
Exercising in the open air is the best ally to combat winter vitamin D deficiency, study says
Vitamin D is important for the body to function properly: it balances the immune system, helps to keep bones healthy and benefits muscle regeneration. Yet, 1 billion people worldwide are vitamin D deficient. This is the case ...
May 21, 2026
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Low vitamin D levels linked to more pain after breast cancer surgery
Vitamin D deficiency is associated with more moderate to severe pain following breast cancer surgery and an increased consumption of opioid drugs, finds research published in the journal Regional Anesthesia & Pain Medicine.
May 19, 2026
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Should vitamin D be taken in the winter, or for bone or immune health?
It can be easy to think you get plenty of vitamin D when you live in a country bathed in sunshine, but the reality is more complicated. Almost one in four Australian adults have vitamin D deficiency. Vitamin D supplements ...
May 15, 2026
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Moderate UV light is best when it comes to boosting the vitamin D content of edible mushrooms, study finds
Researchers at McGill University have discovered that moderate ultraviolet (UV) light exposure is best when the technique is used to enhance vitamin D₂ in edible mushrooms. Excessive exposure leads to nutrient degradation ...
May 4, 2026
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Weight-loss drug 'support supplements': Do they address nutrient deficiencies, or are they just another fad?
Weight-loss injections have rapidly moved from specialist clinics to social media feeds and high-street pharmacies. Known as GLP-1 medications, they were originally developed to support those with type 2 diabetes but are ...
Feb 17, 2026
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Does the cold really 'seep into your bones?'
Another cold snap is approaching. Some people deal with it by taking an invigorating walk outside, while others hibernate with a cozy blanket and biscuits. But one thing seems to be common when temperatures drop: we like ...
Feb 17, 2026
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Low vitamin D levels linked to 33% higher risk of hospitalization for severe respiratory infections
Severe vitamin D deficiency is associated with a higher rate of hospitalization for respiratory tract infections such as bronchitis and pneumonia, according to a new study led by the University of Surrey. Scientists found ...
Jan 21, 2026
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Decades-long research tracks heart health improvements among American Indians
For more than 35 years, University of Oklahoma Health Campus researchers have played a key role in the Strong Heart Study, a landmark project that has uncovered critical insights into cardiovascular disease among American ...
Nov 5, 2025
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Vitamin D deficiency increases risk of complicated deliveries, finds study
A research team at Uppsala University has identified a clear link between osteomalacia—a form of bone softening commonly caused by vitamin D deficiency—and a fivefold increased risk of emergency cesarean sections or the need ...
Oct 28, 2025
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