Its March 14 today, the World Kidney Day! The day is internationally observed to create awareness about kidney problems, prevention and treatment. It is shocking that close to 2.4 million die of Kidney failure in a year. It is the 6th fastest growing cause of death and almost 850 million people worldwide are at risk of the disease. Kidney problem may occur anytime and most of us ignore the symptoms leading to lifetime risk. Take a look at the signs and symptoms of kidney disease you must know.

When it comes to body development, Vitamin D plays a vital role. A recent study suggests that half of the world’s population suffers from Vitamin D insufficiency. In case of deficiency of this particular micronutrient, the body starts to give signals like weakness, pain in the bones, stress and sluggishness and so on.

Intake of Vitamin D supplements does not prevent fractures or falls, or improve bone mineral density in adults, especially in women, claimed a new Lancet study.

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Vitamin D can efficiently help in improving the overall health of malnourished children, finds a study.

While the benefits of Vitamin D on bone diseases are well known, there was growing evidence that Vitamin D may benefit other chronic diseases, including some cancers.

Populations in India’s capital city Delhi may soon suffer from the severe attack of Vitamin D deficiency. A recent study reveals that more than half of Delhi-NCR population suffers from a deficiency of vitamin D which may lead to rickets in children and osteoporosis in adults.

Also known as the sunshine vitamin, Vitamin D, is one of the vital nutrients required for smooth functioning of body. An important function of Vitamin D is to regulate the amount of calcium and phosphorous in the body to keep bones, teeth and muscles healthy. If you or your dear ones’ are suffering from vitamin D deficiency then take a look at those must-have super foods which boasts the level of vitamin D in your body.

High-doses of Vitamin D can potentially reduce arterial stiffness -- a major risk factor for cardiovascular-related disease and death -- in young vitamin-deficient obese adults, researchers say.

Low levels of Vitamin D are associated with higher incidence of end-stage renal disease in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus or lupus, researchers claimed to have found.