The USPSTF published draft guidelines today recommending against the use of vitamin D, calcium, or combined supplements for ...

The guidance from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force underscores the risks of supplementation without prior testing.

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force released a draft recommendation advising against using vitamin D to prevent falls and ...

Vitamin D supplements may have no bearing on the severity of injuries from falls in postmenopausal women and older men, ...

Vitamin D and calcium are essential for overall health, but don’t reduce the risk of falls or fractures in generally healthy ...

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force say vitamin D supplements do not reduce the risk of falls or bone fractures in ...

Moderate and high doses of vitamin D3 daily for 5 years didn’t reduce the risk for type 2 diabetes in healthy older adults ...

Vitamin D dosage recommendations can vary depending ... Rates of vitamin D deficiency are higher for women, non-Hispanic Black people, and individuals ages 20–29. There are several other groups ...

Vitamin D, a nutrient known for promoting ... that there are "evidence-based" ways for older adults to maintain good bone health, including screening women for osteoporosis and structured exercise ...

Using significantly higher doses of vitamin D than recommended for five years did not affect the incidence of type 2 diabetes ...

A panel of independent health experts recommended Tuesday against older ... lie in vitamin supplementation. He said a review of research by the health experts found no dose of vitamin D with ...