“Bone health,” says CVS brand vitamin D, which comes in five doses—400 IU, 1,000 IU, 2,000 IU, 5,000 IU, and 10,000 IU. Whoa. The Recommended Dietary Allowance is only 600 IU…
In a recent study, researchers randomly assigned 24 women who typically slept 7 to 9 hours a night to one night of sleep for their usual duration or to a…
Supplement companies use advertising techniques that may fly under your radar. Here are two examples to watch out for. Advertorials Glance at the ad (above) from Zebra CBD (which sells…
All whole grains are not created equal, at least for people with type 2 diabetes, a recent study found. Scientists gave 31 people with diabetes devices to continually measure their…
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Think your risk of type 2 diabetes is near zero because your weight is in the normal range? Not quite. “The most important thing you can do to lower your…
Hoping to boost your immunity? Keep your brain sharp? Improve your mood? Look no further than the supplement aisle at your local drugstore. At least that’s what supplement makers want…
Women of color use more beauty products than white women. And some contain harmful chemicals. For example, some skin-lightening creams may contain mercury, which can damage the nervous system and…
“Wildfires at all-time high. Arctic sea ice remains at record lows,” says the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. “The Earth’s climate is changing.” The change shows up in virtually every indicator…
“WHO warns that pipeline for new antibiotics is running dry,” reported the New York Times in January. “Never has the threat of antimicrobial resistance been more immediate and the need…