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.

7 signs your body may be running low on vitamin B12, and who is most at risk

Early symptoms often look like normal aging. Four groups face the highest risk.

How too many supplements can affect your kidneys

Supplements can be helpful when your diet does not provide enough nutrients, but taking too many can cause problems. Experts say your kidneys may...

Nearly 2,000 US children were hospitalized for taking too many vitamins in just 3 years

New federal data reveals a hidden pediatric emergency behind the family gummy jar.

Is turmeric actually good for you? Here’s what the evidence really shows

Joint pain and dyspepsia have real evidence. Cancer claims mostly do not.

New study casts doubt on fish oil’s blood pressure benefits

New research suggests fish oil may not lower blood pressure as much as many people believe.

Taking magnesium? Experts have an important warning

Millions take magnesium for better sleep and less stress, but experts say many people may be expecting more than the science can deliver.