Vitamins & Supplements

Saw Palmetto Ineffective for Enlarged Prostate

Saw palmetto has flunked again in a trial of claims that it can reduce symptoms of benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH)-even at levels three times

Studies Warn of Possible Dangers from Taking Supplements

Should you flush all your vitamin pills? Thats what a pair of new studies left some supplement users wondering

Broccoli Benefits Best Obtained from Veggies, Not Pills

Eat your broccoli-because you cant get the same health benefits from pills

Low B12 Affects Cognitive Ability in Multiple Ways

If youre not getting enough vitamin B12, your brain might actually be smaller

Probiotics Could Help Protect Against Colds and Flu

The friendly bacteria found in probiotics might help you get through cold and flu season

Vitamin D Research Roundup

Pancreatic Cancer Patients More Likely to Lack Vitamin DPancreatic cancer, on the rise in the United States, may be deterred by maintaining adequate vitamin D status

Vitamin D a Possible Tool in Diabetes Prevention

Tufts researchers have identified a surprising factor in diabetes risk that might help keep people with pre-diabetes from

Omega-3s Reduce the Rate of Mental Aging

Does eating fish help protect your brain? Previous studies of the brain effects of the omega-3 fatty acids found in

DNA Tests Find Risks in Traditional Chinese Remedies

That traditional Chinese medicine youre thinking of trying for what ails you just might

Review Slams Supplements Anti-Cancer Marketing

A review of the scientific evidence for the National Cancer Institute finds little support for