With the north currently enjoying a spate of hot weather, now’s the time to make the most of sunshine as a natural source of ...

When you think about malnutrition, you may picture famine or starving children in developing countries. But in the United States and across the globe, malnutrition among older adults is a ...

WASHINGTON - Millions of older adults take a calcium or vitamin D pill every morning, trusting it will help keep their bones ...

Doctors say low vitamin D often hides behind everyday fatigue, and the overlooked warning signs could affect your bones and ...

CARE Hospitals successfully treated a rare case of primary hyperparathyroidism after a routine screening detected the hidden disorder, highlighting the importance of early diagnosis and expert care.

Minerals such as magnesium, zinc, iodine, selenium and iron are foundational to immune function, yet subclinical deficiencies ...

In March, Melissa Graybill, 52, watched her 69-year-old mother begin a long recovery after a seemingly minor fall while ...

You probably spend more time thinking about muscle than bone. But experts say that could be a mistake. Osteoporosis isn't just a women's disease, and bone loss often develops without symptoms until a ...

In TODAY.com’s Expert Tip of the Day, a doctor and fitness expert shares how to incorporate nutrients to prevent bone loss in midlife.

Most people know vitamin D as the nutrient that helps build strong bones. It allows the body to absorb calcium, reducing the ...

"Stopping smoking is one of the best things you can do for your skeleton," she makes clear. "Smoking weakens the bones, with ...