Markedly higher vitamin D intake needed to reduce cancer risk, researchers say

Researchers have reported that markedly higher intake of vitamin D is needed to reach blood levels that can prevent or markedly cut the incidence of breast cancer and several other major diseases than had been originally thought.

Vitamin supplements reduce deaths caused by measles and diarrhea, study finds

Vitamin A supplements are still an effective way to reduce childhood death and disease. A new study strongly endorses the continuation of vitamin A supplementation programs, which reduce the incidence of measles and diarrhea and ultimately save lives.

Lactose Intolerance Rates May Be Significantly Lower Than Previously Believed

Prevalence of lactose intolerance may be far lower than previously estimated, according to a new study. These new findings indicate that previous estimates of lactose intolerance incidence — based on the incidence of lactose maldigestion — may be overestimated by wide margins.