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.

New study: These supplements may have an effect on Parkinson’s disease

A new review of existing research takes a closer look at whether dietary supplements can help people living with Parkinson’s disease.

Doctor explains: Coffee may reduce the effect of your vitamins

Many people take vitamins and supplements every day, but the timing can make a significant difference, according to a British doctor.

New algae discovery could help one billion people with B12 deficiency

Researchers have discovered a possible new way to produce vitamin B12 without using meat or dairy products.

Scientists discover unexpected link between vitamin B2 and cancer

A vitamin found in everyday foods may be giving cancer cells an unexpected survival advantage, according to new research from German scientists.

How calcium and vitamin D can affect your bone health when taken together

Calcium and vitamin D serve different roles in the body, but they are closely connected. When combined, they can support bone strength more effectively...

Dietary supplements containing tyrosine may shorten lifespan in men

A new study suggests that a substance found in many dietary supplements could potentially affect men’s lifespan.