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.

Omega-3 fish oil may protect dialysis patients from serious cardiovascular events

Many people with kidney failure who receive hemodialysis have a high risk of serious heart problems. New research is now examining whether fish oil could be a way to reduce this risk.

Multivitamins may affect the body’s aging, new study shows

New research provides a clearer answer to what multivitamins actually do to the body.

Want to live longer? Exercise may be more important than supplements

Many people take supplements to live longer, but researchers point to a completely different daily habit as having a far greater impact.

Pre-workout supplements may negatively affect young people’s sleep, new study shows

Supplements taken before workouts are used by many young people. However, new research points to a possible consequence for sleep.

Many people lack vitamin D – here’s how to take it correctly

Vitamin D is one of the most widely used dietary supplements in the world, but many people are unsure about the best time of day to take it.

Study of 400,000 people highlights uncertain effects of omega-3 supplements

Omega-3 capsules are among the most popular dietary supplements, but new research suggests that the effects may vary from person to person.