For years, conventional wisdom was that older adults should take calcium and vitamin D supplements for bone health and to prevent the risk of falls and fractures.  Calcium is the major mineral in ...

Medically reviewed by Suzanne Fisher, RD Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that plays many vital roles in your body.

Research finds most prehistoric Europeans had dark skin, hair, and eyes, with lighter traits only becoming widespread 3,000 ...

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