Nutrition

Millions take fish oil for brain health: A two-year trial found zero benefit

The omega-3s actually did reach the brain, which rules out the usual defense, and yet the researchers found nothing where they expected a change.

7 warning signs your vitamin D may be dropping as the days get shorter

The body makes most of its supply from the sun, and once October ends the pipeline largely shuts down across much of the country.

Taking melatonin every night for a year: a large study flags a serious heart signal

The bedtime supplement millions reach for is looking less harmless when the habit stretches past twelve months.

7 common supplements to avoid if you take warfarin or a blood thinner

Some are in nearly every kitchen cabinet, and your doctor may have no idea you take them.

7 everyday foods that may gradually raise your risk of type 2 diabetes

They are not the chips and candy you would expect, and most of them are probably sitting in your kitchen right now.

Millions take fish oil for brain health: A two-year trial found zero benefit

The omega-3s actually did reach the brain, which rules out the usual defense, and yet the researchers found nothing where they expected a change.

7 warning signs your vitamin D may be dropping as the days get shorter

The body makes most of its supply from the sun, and once October ends the pipeline largely shuts down across much of the country.

Taking melatonin every night for a year: a large study flags a serious heart signal

The bedtime supplement millions reach for is looking less harmless when the habit stretches past twelve months.

7 common supplements to avoid if you take warfarin or a blood thinner

Some are in nearly every kitchen cabinet, and your doctor may have no idea you take them.

How eating raspberries every day can affect your gut, brain and cholesterol

A randomized trial and long-running berry research point to real, if modest, everyday effects.

Are you getting too little salt? These are the signs to know

Salt is often associated with excessive intake, but sodium is also essential for several basic functions in the body. For some people, low sodium...

After 50, your muscles may need up to 50% more protein than you’re getting

A 2025 review sets the target at 1.0 to 1.2 grams per kilogram, well above the standard RDA.

A bowl of blueberries a day: safe for most, tricky for three specific groups

Blueberries help most people, but three groups need to watch how much they eat.

TikTok’s fibermaxxing trend actually lines up with what dietitians want you doing

About 95% of Americans miss basic fiber targets, and this trend actually helps close the gap.

How eating an apple every day can affect your heart, gut and blood sugar

Daily apple eaters kept turning up in the health data. Here is what the research actually shows.