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supplements

What is black seed oil?

As with any supplement, talk to your doctor before you try it.

Consulting Dr. Internet

Online searches can put billions of pages of medical information into a patient's hands. That's not always helpful.

Strengthen your defenses

To bolster your immune system, don't look to supplements—aim for vitamin-rich foods and an active lifestyle.

Fuel your run

Want to boost your performance and recovery? Avoid these Top 5 nutrition mistakes.

8 nutrients you’re missing

Get the skinny on telltale symptoms of a vitamin or mineral deficiency and what to do about it.

10 things you never knew about folic acid

Although it’s not the fountain of youth or a magic elixir, this B vitamin has surprising ties to disease, aging and mental state.

How to keep your immune system in tip-top shape

It’s more important than ever to keep our bodies strong.

Maximize those micronutrients to battle COVID-19

Consider boosting your immune response and lowering inflammation with water, zinc, fiber, and Vitamins C and D.

Malnutrition—spot the signs

By recognizing subtle problems early on, you can help avoid the development of more serious complications.  

Sports supplements—worthy or wasteful?

A dietitian shares her top advice: Those 'miracle' ingredients are readily available in a well-balanced diet.

Is mom’s purse a cauldron of risk?

Toddlers are notorious for getting into things—and adults don't often take stock of the hidden dangers.

Child drug poisoning—an adult problem

Thousands of kids are sent to emergency room each year because parents or grandparents failed to properly secure medications.