Are you getting enough vitamin D? Here's what to know.

As we start to head indoors for the colder months, vitamin D levels can suffer. Experts share what to know and do about it.

• Sep 21, 2023

Calcium, vitamin D study

A new study finds that taking calcium and vitamin D supplements makes no significant difference in protecting older adults from broken bones.

• Dec 27, 2017
• 0:53

New tanning treatment

Scientists are looking at a new way for sunless tanning. A new chemical treatment could give your skin the sun-kissed color without having to go outside. Plastic surgeon Dr. David Candello joins CBSN to discuss

• Jun 16, 2017
• 4:16

Researchers have found that vitamin D has more heart benefits than previously determined

Researchers have found that vitamin D has more heart benefits than previously determined. This breakthrough may change the way doctors care for heart failure patients. With more, Dr. Devi Nampiaparampil joins CBSN.

• Apr 7, 2016
• 2:31

Brian Webb reprots on the day's top health news

In vitro fertilization could be affected by the Vitamin D level of the mother. Also, the newly developed Chikungunya vaccine is doing well in trials. Brian Webb reports on the day's top health news.

• Aug 15, 2014
• 1:03

Doctors Jon LaPook and Holly Phillips discuss the week's top medical stories, including growing evidence that a daily dose of aspirin can help fight cancer and Vitamin D may reduce risk of dementia

Doctors Jon LaPook and Holly Phillips discuss the week's top medical stories, including growing evidence that a daily dose of aspirin can help fight cancer and Vitamin D may reduce risk of dementia.

• Aug 9, 2014
• 6:28

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force says that there is not enough evidence for or against Vitamin D screening for healthy adults

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force says that there is not enough evidence for or against Vitamin D screening for healthy adults. David Begnaud reports on the study and what it mean for patients.

• Jun 23, 2014
• 1:19

A new study shows a link between low levels of Vitamin D and a higher risk of death from all causes

A new study shows a link between low levels of Vitamin D and a higher risk of death from all causes. And labor inductions are on the decline. Alexis Christoforous has the day’s top health stories.

• Jun 18, 2014
• 1:13

Alexis Christoforous reports on the day's top health headlines

Vitamin D may lead to a longer life, the number of U.S. high school students smoking cigarettes has dropped to its lowest level in 22 years -- and more. Alexis Christoforous reports on the day's top health headlines.

• Jun 13, 2014
• 1:03

Daily health headlines: Study looks at safety of ultraviolet lamps at salons, plus more health news

Daily health headlines: Study looks at safety of ultraviolet lamps at salons, doctors improve on a treatment for MS, and more health news.

• May 1, 2014
• 1:19

Daily health headlines: New study explores link between obesity and colon cancer and more top stories.

Daily health headlines: New study explores link between obesity and colon cancer, questions about the benefits of vitamin D, and more top stories.

• Apr 2, 2014
• 1:06

More Hill's dog food recalled over vitamin D toxicity concerns

Hill's Pet Nutrition expanded previous pet food recalls after testing showed same potentially lethal vitamin mix in more of its products.

• Mar 22, 2019
• 1:05

Pet food maker faces mounting legal woes over dog deaths

Suits claim Hill's Pet Nutrition delayed its recall, allegedly leading to numerous pet deaths and illnesses

• Feb 21, 2019

Pet owners report dog deaths from recalled food

While one company is facing rash of unhappy consumers, it's one of at least nine that distributed potentially toxic food

• Feb 8, 2019

Dog food rcalled over Vitamin D

Several brands of dry dog foods are being recalled after the FDA said the food could contain toxic levels of vitamin D. Excess vitamin D can cause vomiting, appetite loss, increased urination and weight loss. Toxic levels of the vitamin can cause kidney failure and death.

• Dec 4, 2018
• 0:29

Thousands of U.S. grocery stores recall potentially lethal dog food

FDA warns that multiple brands of dry dog food sold around the U.S. may contain dangerously high levels of vitamin D

• Dec 4, 2018

Dog food recalled over toxic levels of vitamin D, FDA says

Eight brands of dry dog foods are being recalled after the FDA said the food could contain toxic levels of vitamin D

• Dec 4, 2018

New advice to prevent falls, fractures in older adults

New research sheds light on methods that work – and one that doesn't

• Apr 17, 2018

Do calcium, vitamin D supplements really help?

New research analyzes the data on whether supplements actually protect against hip fractures and other broken bones in older adults

• Dec 27, 2017

Vitamin D and cancer risk: New study raises doubts

In clinical trial, women took triple the daily recommended dose of vitamin D to see if it would help ward off cancer

• Mar 29, 2017

Do you need more vitamin D? Maybe not, doctors say

After years of warnings about vitamin D deficiencies, some experts think otherwise

• Nov 9, 2016

Americans are changing their supplements of choice

Traditional multivitamins are falling out of favor among Americans, while use of other supplements is on the rise

• Oct 11, 2016

High doses of vitamin D may hurt seniors instead of help

Researchers hoped more vitamin D might improve mobility in the elderly, but it may have the opposite effect

• Jan 5, 2016

Calcium, vitamin D don't cut colon cancer risk: Study

A new study presents a setback for efforts to prevent the disease through vitamin supplements

• Oct 15, 2015

Study: Calcium supplements may not help your bones

Calcium supplements don't appear to strengthen aging bones and may cause side effects, researchers say

• Sep 30, 2015

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