Vitamins and Supplements

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.

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.

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.

Should you toss expired supplements? Here’s what pharmacists say

An expiration date doesn't always mean a supplement should be thrown away, according to pharmacists who say potency is often a bigger concern than safety.

Can fish oil protect your brain? New study provides answers

Many people take fish oil to keep their brains sharp as they age. New research raises doubts about how much it actually helps.

Feeling tired? You may be missing these key nutrients

Experts point to four nutrients that many people do not get enough of.

Older adults with low vitamin C levels showed more signs of cognitive decline

A new study suggests that a deficiency in a common vitamin may be linked to brain health.

This plant is often linked to liver cleansing – but what does science say?

A growing body of research is exploring why this traditional herb continues to attract attention for liver health.

Researchers: These supplements may be necessary for older adults

Many people take dietary supplements to stay healthy, but research shows that they are far from always necessary.