Vitamins and Supplements

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.

A once-weekly menopause patch just got a lot cheaper to access

The weekly patch tackles two of menopause's toughest problems at once, and the long-standing price gap may finally start to close for millions of women.

Daily vitamin C cut deaths nearly in half in a randomized blood cancer trial

Researchers tested a cheap, everyday vitamin in people with a quiet blood disorder, and the survival numbers caught them off guard.

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.

A once-weekly menopause patch just got a lot cheaper to access

The weekly patch tackles two of menopause's toughest problems at once, and the long-standing price gap may finally start to close for millions of women.

Scientists discover surprising link between vitamin D and brain health

New research suggests a common vitamin could be linked to better brain function as we age.

A popular joint supplement may speed memory loss if you have early dementia

New University of Florida research links glucosamine to faster Alzheimer's progression in patients already showing cognitive decline.

How many Brazil nuts is too many? The selenium limit most people don’t know

A federal safety ceiling turns a handful of nuts into a toxic dose faster than most snackers expect.

Take magnesium in the morning? You may be missing its sleep benefit

Timing may matter as much as the dose, and most casual users get it wrong.

Taking too much vitamin C can raise your kidney stone risk – here is how much is too much

Federal health authorities put a hard ceiling on daily vitamin C from food and supplements.

TikTok’s favorite brain mushroom has real science behind it, and real limits

The mechanism is plausible and small trials look promising, but human evidence remains thin.