Vitamin D: No Help for Dialysis Patients
Vitamin D may be great, but it's no cure-all.
Lifestyle Center: Supplements
Fish Oil — A Weight Loss Aid?
Fish oil isn't just good for your heart. New evidence suggests it may be good for your waistline, too.
How Can I Get More Vitamin D?
You probably don’t spend your free time wondering whether you’re getting enough vitamin D in your daily diet. But you may want to reconsider.
Vitamin D and Your Brain
Vitamin D is essential for building strong bones. But new evidence suggests that it may also play an important role in protecting against cognitive d...
Healthy Diet? Are You Sure?
A healthy diet equals a healthy you, right? Unfortunately, that may only be the case if your diet is actually healthy.
Omega-3 Supplements May Not Be Cutting It
Omega-3 pills are among the most popular dietary supplements in the US. But these pills may not be living up to their claims.
FDA Halts Iowa Supplement Maker
Efforts to crack down on unregulated drugs and dietary supplements are ongoing, with Iowa Select Herbs LLC the latest target of scrutiny by the US Fo...
Something Fishy May Defend Against Psychosis
There may now be a safe and effective way to help at-risk patients stave off mental illness — and you can find it almost anywhere.
For Obese Teens, This Supplement May Not Help
Some obese teens turn to dietary supplements to try to improve their health. In the case of vitamin D, that might not necessarily be a good thing.
Fish Oil's Heart Health Claims Called Into Question
They're a billion-dollar industry, but are fish oil supplements all they're cracked up to be? Maybe not.
When Bulking Up Goes Too Far
Many men who hit the gym regularly may be falling prey to what some consider an emerging eating disorder.
Boosting Vitamin D May Not Protect Bones
Low levels of vitamin D can be a problem for older women, but supplements may not be the answer.
Showdown: Homeopathy vs. Conventional Medicine
Should doctors recommend homeopathy over conventional medicine?
Why Kids May Need More Vitamin D
Kids may now need to drink their milk for more reasons that just to "grow up big and strong."
Caffeine Powder May Pose Serious Risks
A cup of coffee in the morning can be an effective pick-me-up. But, when it comes to concentrated caffeine, there may be a fine line between a health...
Got Celiac Disease? Watch out for Probiotics
Many probiotic products claim to ease digestive issues. But probiotic fans with gluten allergies may need to watch out.
When Too Much Calcium Might Be a Bad Thing
If a supplement is good for, say, bone health, most people would feel wise to use it. However, the situation can get sticky when that same supplement...
Stimulant Still Lurks in Some Supplements
Some supplements promise to boost metabolism, build muscle, give you extreme energy and promote fat loss. Sounds pretty good, right? Maybe not.
