A new study published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal provides even more reasons for expectant mothers to drink their milk. Researchers found that women who rarely drank milk during their pregnancy gave birth to smaller babies compared to women who drank more milk.

According to the March of Dimes in the United States, low birth weight accounts for one out of every 13 babies born each year, and it's the culprit in 65 percent of infant deaths

Actress Sally Field says she is partnering with drug companies to raise awareness about osteoporosis.

Fields says, "Last year I was diagnosed with osteoporosis... I was over 50, Caucasian, thin, small-framed, and I have it in my genetic history. It was almost a slam-dunk

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

In a what is garnering mixed reviews in the health field, a company is making race specific supplements and finding ample justification for the products.

According to a Washington Post report, GenSpec is launching the "first genetically specific product line

According to health experts, four minutes outside in the sun is plenty, especially for fair-skin people, in order to produce enough vitamin D to keep bones healthy.

The study, conducted by the experts at the Australian National University, provides guidance on acceptable levels of sun exposure in the face of mixed messages about the affect of the sun's rays