Supplements

Kava Poison Centers

Poison centers are fielding more calls tied to kava use

Long-term melatonin use may increase the risk of heart failure, study finds

Melatonin heart risk study

Many protein powders and shakes have high lead levels, Consumer Reports finds

Federal push to ban kratom derivative sparks debate over herbal supplement regulation

kratom 7-OH scrutiny

With RFK Jr. in charge, supplement makers see chance to cash in

Nutrition advice is rife with misinformation − here's how to tell valid health info from pseudoscience

Nutrition Misinformation

One-third of Americans don't get enough iron; here's how much you need — and foods that contain it

Iron Deficiency

Taking multivitamins does not decrease risk of death, new research shows

Multivitamin Death Risk

Prenatal supplements fall woefully short in providing crucial nutrition during pregnancy, but most women are unaware

Prenatal Supplements Pregnancy

A natural deception: 3 marketing myths the supplement industry wants you to swallow

Supplement Marketing Myths

Nearly 2 million Americans are using kratom yearly, but it is banned in multiple states

Poison control calls about 'gas station heroin' have risen sharply in New Jersey

Gas Station Heroin

Don't let 'FDA-approved' or 'patented' in ads give you a false sense of security

Advertising Supplements FDA

Children's Health

More parents are giving kids melatonin as a sleep aid, but experts urge caution

Melatonin Kids Safety

Alternative Medicine

Turmeric may be as effective at treating indigestion as a common acid reflux drug, study finds

Turmeric Health Benefits

Alternative Medicine

Is ashwagandha a natural stress reliever? What to know about the Ayurvedic health remedy

Ashwagandha Benefits

Can probiotics help with depression? Link between mental health, gut bacteria points to benefits

Probiotics Depression Anxiety

Japanese plum juice, touted as a natural remedy to heart disease, actually works, Temple researchers say

Japanese Plum Hypertension

Berberine is being lauded as a weight-loss remedy on social media. Does it actually work?

Berberine Weight Loss

Children's Health

Melatonin gummies often have higher doses than what's listed on their labels, study finds

Melatonin gummies children

Vitamin D supplements may decrease diabetes risk in people with prediabetes, researchers say

Diabetes and vitamin D

Taking Vitamin D and fish oil can help lower older adults risk of autoimmune disease, study finds

Vitamin D fish oil supplements

3 in 10 Americans increased supplement use during the pandemic, according to a new poll

U.S. supplement use

Taking fish oil supplements to improve heart health remains controversial

Fish oil controversy

Take caution when using melatonin to help children fall asleep, experts advise

Melatonin Benefits Children

Vitamin C and Zinc supplements don't mitigate COVID-19 symptoms, study says

Prescription fish oil doesn't improve heart health – and may even harm it

FIsh oil heart health

Fish oil supplements may not protect against cancer – as previously believed

Fish oil supplements don't protect against -- may even increase prostate cancer risk

Dietary supplements can be dangerously contaminated, UConn pharmacy professor says

Dietary Supplements Contamination

Zinc and folic acid supplements do not improve male fertility

Zinc, folic acid supplementation does not improve male fertility

Popular dietary supplement kratom may cause liver damage

Are digestive supplements worth all the hype?

Digestive Supplements

Holier is a vitamin supplement created especially for vegans

holier vegan multivitamin

Camu camu is the latest trending 'superfood' you've probably never heard of

camu camu superfood

Melatonin supplements may mess with birth control pills

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Here's what you should know about kratom — the controversial opioid-like plant

kratom facts

Man's death from caffeine supplement serves as reminder of the dangers

Lachlan Foote Caffeine Overdose 07082019

CVS putting vitamins and supplements to the test

Stock_Carroll - CVS Pharmacy

Joint pain supplement may actually benefit your heart

MCT oil: The brain-boosting and weight loss-promoting extract you should know about

mct oil

Alternative Medicine

Breast milk ingredient might just be the next big thing in adult supplements

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