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Study finds no connection between vitamin D and overall cancer deaths

No relationship was found between vitamin D levels and the overall risk of dying from cancer, according to a study published online Oct. 30 in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute. However, higher vitamin D levels were associated with a decreased risk of colorectal cancer death.

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