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CVS Will Only Sell Supplements That Have Been Third-Party Tested for Safety
By Jamie Ducharme
The FDA Is Warning People to Steer Clear of Sunscreen Pills
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Zinc lozenges may triple the rate of recovery from the common cold, according to a new meta-analysis of three studies. However, the promising results come with a caveat: the studies looked at doses much higher...
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How Vitamin C May Help Cancer Treatments Work Better
Chemotherapy and radiation can be even more effective in destroying tumor cells — if they’re paired with the popular vitamin
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What You Need to Know About Vitamin D and Cancer
Vitamin D helps build healthy bones, but that's not all it can do. More recent data point to other potential benefits, including staving off dementia and protecting against certain cancers, such as colon and breast...
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In some cases, absolutely. But experts say you have to treat supplements as if they were prescription drugs.
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B12 Shots: Should You Get One?
They’re safe. Whether you actually need one is another matter.
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May 18, 2016
Taking Vitamin D May Not Reduce Risk of Falls
Falls and fractures are big risks for the elderly, but the latest study shows that high doses of a common vitamin used to prevent them may not help
By Alice Park
January 4, 2016
FDA Warned of 'Herbal Viagra' Before Lamar Odom Incident
Supplements for sexual enhancement can be dangerous
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A new study from federal researchers shows thousands of Americans visit emergency departments every year for health problems related to dietary supplements.
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October 14, 2015
Calcium Supplements Aren’t Doing Your Bones Any Good, Studies Say
Two new studies suggest a lack of evidence to support taking calcium for better bone health or to prevent fractures
By Alexandra Sifferlin
September 29, 2015
How Vitamin D Affects Alzheimer’s Risk
Getting too little vitamin D can contribute to faster cognitive decline in older adults, according to the latest study
By Alice Park
September 14, 2015
Should I Eat Nutritional Yeast?
5/5 experts say yes. You've seen nutritional yeast, affectionately known as nooch (really), in health food stores and vegan eateries. (Or maybe you have no clue what the heck we’re talking about, in which case,...
By Mandy Oaklander
September 3, 2015
Omega-3 Supplements Don't Improve Memory
Popping fish oil pills may not be a boon to the brain, according to the latest study
By Alice Park
August 25, 2015
You Asked: Should I Take Turmeric Supplements?
The root’s potential health benefits are powerful. But questions remain about how best to take the stuff.
By Markham Heid
August 5, 2015
Many Probiotics Contain Traces of Gluten, Study Says
55% of the samples tested had gluten—sometimes even when labeled gluten-free
By Alexandra Sifferlin
May 15, 2015
Health Stores Often Promote Diet Pills to Minors
Despite warnings that they are intended for adults
By Alexandra Sifferlin
April 27, 2015
4 Health Products You Should Never Buy Online
Beware these sketchy online purchases
By Health.com
April 24, 2015
Dr. Oz Responds to Critics: 'We're Not Going Anywhere'
The physician and TV personality slams his critics and responds to their critiques
By Dr. Mehmet Oz
April 23, 2015
Can Probiotics Improve Your Mood?
There's a big difference between thinking you're taking a probiotic—and actually taking one
By Mandy Oaklander
April 10, 2015
Weight Loss Supplements Contain Amphetamine-Like Substance, Research Finds
Many supplements contain a potentially dangerous ingredient, a new study says
By Alexandra Sifferlin
April 8, 2015
How Fish Oil Makes Chemo Less Effective
“You lose at least half the effect of the chemotherapy” because of the fish oil, the scientist says
By Alice Park
April 2, 2015
GNC Will Start DNA Testing Its Products
The company's new testing procedures will be more rigorous than required by federal law
By Arpita Aneja
March 30, 2015
Foods You Should Eat Instead of Taking Vitamins
If you're eating a healthy diet, you shouldn't need all those bottles of vitamins
By Alexandra Sifferlin
March 30, 2015
Who Should—And Who Shouldn't—Take Vitamin D
Here's what experts say, based on the latest evidence
By Alice Park
March 27, 2015
8 Things You Don't Know About Supplements
The author of a new book about vitamins shares some tips
By Alexandra Sifferlin
February 26, 2015
You Asked: Should I Take Probiotics?
From strengthening your brain to slimming your belly, you've likely heard the promises of probiotics. Headlines call them the future of preventive medicine and disease treatment. But for now, the key word is future. “For...
By Markham Heid
February 18, 2015
Why Doctors Should Start Prescribing Downward Dog
Complementary medicine is gaining traction with adults and kids alike
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February 10, 2015
Weight Loss Supplements Don't Work for Most People, Study Finds
A Consumer Reports survey shows that most people who use weight loss supplements aren’t aware of how potentially unsafe or ineffective they are
By Alice Park
December 30, 2014
9 Things to Know Before Buying Another Supplement
A guide to avoiding sketchy ingredients and choosing the most trusted brands
By Health.com
November 8, 2014
Supplements Often Contain Recalled Ingredients
Two thirds of recalled supplements still contain the substance banned by the FDA
By Justin Worland
October 22, 2014
This Kind of Tea Lowers Blood Pressure Naturally
The best brew for your heart
By Mandy Oaklander
October 21, 2014
Natural Depression Supplements' Dangerous Drug Interactions
St. John's wort can interact dangerously with many common drugs
By Abby Abrams
July 1, 2014
Too Much of a Good Thing: Kids Get Too Many Vitamins and Minerals
Foods fortified with extra vitamins and minerals may be doing more harm than good
By Alice Park
June 24, 2014
Nestlé Is Developing an Instant-Nutrient Food Machine
The 'Iron Man' device could work like Nespresso
By Sarah Begley
June 23, 2014
The King of Natural Food Takes Some Questions
TIME spoke to Dan Fabricant, who recently became the head of the Natural Product Association (NPA) after serving as director of the dietary supplement programs at the FDA. Fabricant is no newbie to the NPA,...
By Alexandra Sifferlin
June 10, 2014
Unsaturated Fats May Not Be As 'Good' As We Thought
Recent analyses don't support the current logic that foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids are far better for us than those with saturated fats, but that doesn't mean hamburgers are instantly healthier than lean cuts of salmon
By Alice Park
March 17, 2014
What You Don’t Know About Your Vitamins
Supplements are good for you, right? Maybe not so much.
By Alice Park
February 27, 2014
Want to Build Endurance? Cut Back on Vitamin C and E Supplements
Many fitness fanatics turn to supplements to help them train and stay in shape, but not all of the vitamins and minerals deliver on those benefits
By Alexandra Sifferlin
February 3, 2014
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