Type O blood linked to lower risk, taking Vitamin D unlikely to help

The following is a roundup of some of the latest scientific studies on the novel coronavirus and efforts to find treatments and vaccines for COVID-19, the illness caused by the virus.

Vitamin D supplements: How much you should take each day, according to dietitians

While the recommended daily intake of vitamin D is 600 international units (IU) a day, you may need to take up to 3000 IU ...

Muscle aches and fatigue could be a sign you're not absorbing enough vitamin D

Having vitamin D absorption issues could affect your bone health. Magnesium-rich and fatty foods can improve your absorption.

Dear Doctor: Did new doctor change my recorded height on purpose to get insurance to cover lab test?

DEAR DR. ROACH: I recently turned 65 and changed primary doctors because my previous doctor did not accept Medicare patients.