UV Expert: 'Controlled Indoor Tanning Setting an Exceptional Way to Promote Body's Vitamin D Production' INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Evidence of the critical role vitamin D plays in the body's overall health and ability to prevent... Full Article at PR Newswire

FRIDAY, Jan. 25 (HealthDay News) -- Antioxidants such as vitamin E and lutein could lower a woman's risk of sight-robbing cataracts, new research suggests. The new observational study included more than 35,000 women aged 45 and older. Full Article at WAVE 3 TV

MONDAY, Jan. 7 (HealthDay News) -- Low blood levels of vitamin D -- sourced through sunlight, some foods and supplements -- are associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular problems such as heart attack and stroke, U.S. researchers report. Full Article at MedicineNet

Many recent studies have made connections between a lack of Vitamin D and increased risk of cancer. Full Article at CBC News

Having too little vitamin D has been linked to an increased risk of heart disease, a US study has concluded. Full Article at BBC News

MILWAUKEE — Low levels of vitamin D, a chronic problem for many people in northern latitudes areas such as Wisconsin and Washington, were associated with substantially higher rates of heart disease and stroke, according to a new study. Full Article at The Seattle Times

WASHINGTON People with low vitamin D levels face an elevated risk for heart attack, heart failure and stroke, according to a study published on Monday suggesting that the vitamin may protect against cardiovascular disease. Full Article at Globe and Mail

A possible heart risk you may not be aware of-- Vitamin D deficiency. "People with lower Vitamin D levels did have an increased risk of heart attack, stroke and other cardiovascular events," explains Dr. Thomas Wang of Harvard Medical School. Full Article at WCAX

Jan. 7, 2008 -- Adults with hypertension (high blood pressure) may be more likely to have cardiovascular problems if they also have vitamin D deficiency. Researchers report that news in today's advance online edition of Circulation. Full Article at WebMD