Think you’re eating healthy? Too much or too little of this everyday vitamin could raise your cancer risk, experts explainA recent study reveals a U-shaped relationship between vitamin A intake and cancer risk. Both insufficient and excessive consumption nearly...
02 Sep, 2025, 09.33 PM IST
Tired, achy, or moody? These could be sneaky signs of a Vitamin D deficiencyMany people may have low vitamin D levels. Experts say this is a common issue. It can cause fatigue and muscle weakness. A blood test can c...
01 Jul, 2025, 12.19 AM IST
One in five Indians lack this key vitamin: Experts raise alarm over silent health crisisA staggering one in five Indians are vitamin D deficient, with cities like Vadodara, Surat, and Delhi severely affected, reveals a new repo...
12 Apr, 2025, 04.17 PM IST
Deficient in these 4 vitamins? Research says it could lead to cancerCertain vitamin deficiencies have been linked to an increased risk of various cancers. Low levels of vitamins C, A, and D, as well as the t...
10 Nov, 2024, 01.17 PM IST
Vitamin D deficiency may lead to colon cancer and dementia, reports. How can you protect yourself?Vitamin D is crucial in many ways including prevention of dementia and colon cancer. Taking supplements is critical for some individuals in...
13 May, 2024, 09.54 PM IST
7 health risks associated with vitamin D deficiency: Depression, brittle bones, poor heart healthVitamin D is a fat-soluble nutrient that is essential for our health. It plays a key role in boosting our immunity as well as bone health.
18 Dec, 2023, 06.22 PM IST
Adopt a healthy diet on World No Tobacco Day 2022Quitting smoking is not easy but extremely necessary. Smoking causes several life-threatening diseases, including cancer and heart failure....
30 May, 2022, 08.03 PM IST
Avoid taking excessive calcium supplements; it may increase risk of cancerGetting adequate nutrients from food sources is more beneficial than consuming supplements.
10 Apr, 2019, 07.38 AM IST
Vitamin D pills, fish oil no guard against cancer or heart diseasesVitamin D does not lower the risk of heart disease and cancer in healthy adults, says a study.
18 Nov, 2018, 04.50 PM IST
Ladies, get some sun! Vitamin D may cut breast cancer riskThe vitamin is also known to help in building healthy bones.
19 Sep, 2018, 06.12 PM IST
Suffering from Vitamin D deficiency? The sun is all you needVitamin D is the 'sunshine vitamin', so isn’t it paradoxical that its deficiency is so prevalent in our country with such abundant sunshine?
27 Dec, 2016, 12.34 PM IST
65-70% Indians are Vitamin D deficient. Here's why you should worryFor starters, Vitamin D is not a simple vitamin. It is a steroid hormone that impacts virtually every cell in the body.
20 Jul, 2016, 06.22 PM IST
Vitamin D deficiency increases vulnerability to diseases: IMAThe Indian Medical Association today cautioned about the health risks caused by Vitamin D deficiency and called for a mass awareness drive.
31 Aug, 2015, 03.10 PM IST
Why you should eat zucchiniShaped like a cucumber, with the outer skin either dark green or yellow, this vegetable has many health benefits.
02 Jul, 2015, 02.21 PM IST
Seven reasons why you need sunshineStop hoodwinking the sun. There are many benefits of the much-misunderstood sunlight and here are seven of them.
16 Jun, 2015, 11.06 AM IST
Unique benefits of eating broccoliBroccoli is one of the most nutritious vegetables and offers some unique benefits for our health. But most of us are not aware of its wondr...
06 Sep, 2014, 04.56 PM IST
- Pharma firms augment Vitamin D3 capacities to meet growing demand
Less exposure to sunlight and changing food habits have found to be causing deficiency of Vitamin D3 and active pharmaceutical ingredient-m...
19 Jun, 2012, 02.23 PM IST