A new study by U.S. researchers concludes that a boom in gastric bypass surgery could lead to an increase in vitamin A deficiency among patients that raise their risk for blindness.

The U.S. researchers studied the medical histories of patients who were nearly blind or had very poor eyesight but no family history of blindness

The third round of 13th National Day of Immunization (NDI) on Sunday (June 11) will vaccinate 24 million children in Bangladesh against polio under a donor-aided program.

Besides, the National vitamin 'A' plus campaign this year will also be held on the same day under the same arrangements. The campaign was observed separately during the last three years

According to a panel of U.S. experts, some Americans might be taking too many vitamins in a hope to live longer.

However, the panel also stated that some individuals need the supplements. The panel said, "For instance, older women benefit from taking calcium and vitamin D to strengthen their bones, and younger women need to take folic acid to reduce birth defects in any children they may have

New research shows that exposing growing or freshly-cut mushrooms to ultraviolet light can convert them to a rich source of Vitamin D.

The Study proposed by the Food and Drug Administration is funded by Mushroom Council

Researchers say offering soymilk to elementary school students boosts the number of children who select a calcium-rich beverage in the lunch line and limits the amount of saturated fat consumed from calcium-rich beverages.

According to a study in April's Journal of the American Dietetic Association, nearly a quarter of students were selecting soymilk over cow's milk by the end of the four-week study and school cafeterias should consider the milk lactose alternative