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Dietary Supplements
Sea Buckthorn: Berry Bold Claims
January 29, 2013
Every year another exotic “superfruit” comes along. One of the latest is sea buckthorn, an orange berry that’s sold as a dietary supplement.
Healthy Eating
A Crab You Don’t Have to Crack
February 1, 2013
What is imitation crabmeat, and how healthful is it? Here’s how it compares to the real thing.
Healthy Heart
Sodium: How Low Can You Really Go?
February 5, 2013
If you find it hard to keep your sodium intake as low as the government recommends, you’re not alone: Almost no one is achieving these limits, according to a CDC report.
Men's Health
Screening for Osteoporosis in Men
January 22, 2013
Osteoporosis, characterized by thinning bones and increased risk of fractures, is not just a woman’s disease. But screening in men is often overlooked.
Women's Health
Vulvodynia: The Pain “Down There”
January 25, 2013
Many women who experience chronic unexplained genital pain are not aware that there is a name for this condition: vulvodynia.
Lifelong Wellness
Health Care: Pay More, Get Less
February 8, 2013
You don’t need us to tell you that health-care costs are out of control. But it may surprise you to know where some of the money is going.
Featured Article
Is Garlic Good for You?
There have been thousands of studies on garlic, but its health effects remain something of a mystery.
Featured Article
Diet Supplements: What's in the Bottle?
Weight loss supplements contain a mind-numbing list of substances touted to burn fat, boost metabolism, suppress appetite, control sugar cravings, and increase energy. Do any actually work?
