Vitamin D's wild days: Who to test, what to take?

Courtesy Headlines from the Associated Press  Mon, 08/18/2008 - 15:04

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Don't be surprised if your doctor orders a vitamin D test during your next physical. Blood tests to check levels of the so-called sunshine vitamin are on the rise as doctors and patients react to headline-grabbing research that suggests having too little may not only hurt your bones - it might increase your risk of certain cancers or heart disease....


 

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