Nutrition

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.

7 everyday foods that may help your body maintain healthy testosterone

Three ordinary nutrients do most of the hormonal work for men, and your grocery cart almost certainly carries them.

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.

Doctors agree: These habits can help protect your kidneys

Your kidneys quietly keep your body running every day, and experts say a few simple habits can help them do their job more effectively.

Eating tomatoes every day may reduce liver fat, even without losing weight

A six-week clinical trial found a measurable drop in liver fat, with no change on the scale.

What your body goes through in the weeks after you cut out added sugar

Cravings hit first. The measurable metabolic wins come later, and researchers can time them.

If you take ACE inhibitors for blood pressure, these foods could raise your potassium dangerously

Millions take this drug class, and a few everyday foods can quietly push potassium too high.

How eating garlic every day can affect your heart, immunity and gut

A large three-cohort study links daily garlic to lower risk of several chronic diseases.

How eating spinach every day can affect your brain, blood pressure and bones

A daily half-cup of leafy greens is linked to sharper memory and stronger bones.