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.

Vitamin D may help prevent Long COVID, study suggests

Long COVID continues to affect many people, and researchers are still searching for explanations.

Collagen does not remove wrinkles, new study shows

Collagen is often promoted as the path to younger-looking skin, but new research suggests its effects may be more limited.

A daily vitamin may be slowing aging— here’s what scientists found

A common daily habit is being linked to slower aging—but scientists say the reality is more nuanced.

Berberine is often called “natural Ozempic” – but researchers remain skeptical

A plant-based dietary supplement is often mentioned in connection with metabolism and weight loss, but how significant is its actual effect?

Can a daily vitamin pill slow aging? New study offers a possible answer

A large study of older adults has examined whether a common dietary supplement can influence how the body ages.

Too much vitamin D sent man to hospital – here’s how the symptoms began

A seemingly harmless dietary supplement can have serious consequences when taken in large amounts.