Special Reports

More than half of American adults take dietary supplements—oral products containing at least one vitamin, mineral, herb or other botanical, amino acid, or enzyme—in the belief it will help them stay healthy, sleep better, lose weight, boost energy, and more. While there are cases in which some supplements can be beneficial to health, these products […]

Our quest for the fountain of youth is a big business. It has been estimated that the anti-aging products market in the U.S. was over $14 billion in 2020, and it’s projected to be worth over $83 billion by 2027. These products include supposedly anti-aging herbs, vitamins, and other dietary supplements. The anti-aging claims made […]

If you take supplements in an effort to raise your blood levels of vitamin D, protect your bone health, or boost your immune system, you may be surprised to learn we don’t actually have any proof that taking vitamin D supplements benefits health in the general population—and there is a lot of evidence that it […]

We asked Tufts experts for one small change they would recommend for the biggest benefits. Here’s what they said: 1. Try Barley, not White Rice … or any whole grain instead of any refined, really. Research shows choosing mostly whole grains and 100 percent whole grain products instead of refined grains is associated with many […]

Making healthy food choices is hard enough without worrying about the additional potential health impact of things like pesticide residues, environmental contaminants, and rogue bacteria. Fortunately, a little knowledge can help you take control of your food safety and calm those worries. Salmonella, Campylobacter, and E. coli Infection. Outbreaks of disease from Salmonella, Campylobacter, and […]

In a 2019 poll, 86 percent of Americans surveyed said they took some kind of vitamin, mineral, or other dietary supplement. Ironically, data are...

Hunger matters: research suggests we have an easier time eating less if we feel less hungry. Scientists have learned a lot in recent years...

Let’s face it, checking out with a real or virtual cart full of fresh, organic produce, gluten-free and organic snacks, wild-caught fish, and grass-fed...

Eating more minimally processed whole grains and whole-grain foods is a good choice for your health. Beyond oatmeal and brown rice, there’s a wide...

Nutrition research is rarely unequivocal, but experts are in agreement on at least one fact: added sugars are bad for our health. Sugar substitutes...