Older adults taking cocoa extract supplements appeared to improve their heart health in a recent trial. But the research comes with some caveats. In a new study, adults who took a daily cocoa extract ...

As Americans take more gummies, pills and powders than ever, some physicians are trying to convince patients to be a bit more careful. Credit...Ard Su Supported by By Ashwin Rodrigues Earlier this ...

Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide, or better known as NAD, has recently blown up among wellness junkies for its supposed abilities to help boost energy, metabolism, and prevent muscle loss. NAD is a ...

Colleen Murphy is a senior editor at Health. She has extensive experience with interviewing healthcare providers, deciphering medical research, and writing and editing health articles in an ...

Egypt’s efforts to build up its economy and boost exports after a grueling crisis may be getting help from an unexpected industry: dietary supplements. Local manufacturing of vitamin- and mineral-rich ...

Kirstyn Hill has worked as a clinical pediatric and women’s health pharmacist since 2020. She was driven to work with a patient population that is not often able to easily speak up for themselves and ...

Tara Bannow covers hospitals, providers, and insurers. You can reach Tara on Signal at tarabannow.70. Parents of kids with autism might soon flock to a dietary supplement with the same key ingredient ...

About 19 million American adults consume dietary fish oil supplements. These supplements, which primarily consist of the omega-3 fatty acids eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid, are widely ...

A new study reveals that much of the confidence people have in the health benefits of supplements might not come from science, but from clever wording on labels. Phrases like “boosts brain function” ...

Taking one type of vitamin D supplement seems to cut the levels of another type that is more easily used by the body, which could affect our immune system. Our bodies create vitamin D when ultraviolet ...

Cocoa extract supplements rich in cocoa "flavanols" could reduce inflammation and help prevent age-related chronic diseases—including cardiovascular disease. This is the finding of Mass General ...

Supplements can have health benefits, but they do not require the same rigorous testing and approval as prescription medications. Buyers can look for certifications and read labels for signs of ...