May 01, 2012: Fish Oil Doesn't Cut Failure Rate of Hemodialysis Grafts
However, kidney patients taking fish-oil supplements had fewer problems with clots, study says

April 30, 2012: Mothers' Stress Could Cause Iron Deficiency in Newborns
Study found lower iron in babies when women were exposed to violence early in pregnancy

April 26, 2012: Healthy Behaviors Extend Life After Cancer, Experts Say
Eating well, exercising and maintaining normal weight boost survival, American Cancer Society finds

April 24, 2012: Study Explores Fish Oil's Healthy Effect on Heart
Researchers rule out one possible explanation

April 16, 2012: Fish Oil Supplements Won't Help in Multiple Sclerosis: Study
But, supplements aren't harmful and can benefit heart health, one expert says

April 09, 2012: Omega-3 Supplements No Help Against Repeat Heart Trouble: Review
Second look at 14 studies concluded there was no benefit

March 28, 2012: Could Unroasted Coffee Beans Help You Shed Pounds?
Tiny preliminary study saw weight loss, but expert urges caution

March 20, 2012: Vitamin E Supplements Don't Affect Heart Failure Risk: Study
Large review showed they did not make any difference in healthy women

March 01, 2012: Vitamin A Supplements Might Cut Melanoma Risk: Study
Being 'sun-smart' is still the best prevention, one expert says

February 29, 2012: Selenium Supplements May Help -- or Harm
Too much or too little of the mineral can hurt your health, evidence review finds

February 20, 2012: Female Cancer Survivors Report Worse Health Habits: Survey
They were more likely to smoke, less likely to exercise vigorously than other women

February 15, 2012: Dietary Help Can Boost Cancer Patients' Nutrition, But Not Survival
Study found that while some aspects of quality of life improved, death rates didn't budge

January 28, 2012: Winter Doldrums Got You Down? Here's How to Bounce Back
Adding lights, exercise can help people battling seasonal affective disorder, doctor says

January 09, 2012: Diet Might Have Some Effect on ADHD
Review found omega-3 fatty acids may help kids with disorder, while Western diet could hurt

December 19, 2011: Vitamin D Helps Bone Health Only With Calcium: Report
Government task force held off on specific dose recommendations

November 04, 2011: Vitamin D Lacking in Many Spine Surgery Patients
Younger patients in study more likely to have low levels of bone-building vitamin

November 01, 2011: Red Wine Antioxidant Could Give Metabolism a Boost
Small study in obese men shows benefit from supplement containing resveratrol

October 26, 2011: Science Probes How Probiotic Yogurts Affect Your Gut
'Friendly' microbes might affect metabolism, but whether they're good for you is still unclear, researchers say

October 11, 2011: Extra Vitamin E May Be Associated With Prostate Cancer
Increase in risk is small, but finding suggests that supplement use can be harmful, researchers say

October 10, 2011: Dietary Supplements May Harm Older Women: Study
Iron, vitamin B6 and others might increase the risk of death, researchers say

October 05, 2011: Omega-3 Supplements Don't Help, May Hurt ICU Patients
Pneumonia, sepsis patients did worse when tube feedings were enriched with antioxidants, omega-3 fatty acids

August 16, 2011: U.S. Women Using Dangerous Weight-Loss Pill 2 Years After Recall
Pai You Guo supplement contains drugs banned in U.S. for increasing stroke, cancer, heart attack risk

August 08, 2011: Soy Supplements Don't Ease Bone Loss, Menopausal Symptoms: Study
Women taking high-dose soy isoflavone pills for 2 years even had more hot flashes

June 10, 2011: Study May Dispel Worries About High Levels of Folic Acid
Even if vitamin B12 levels are low, expert says, folate won't exacerbate problems

June 08, 2011: New Guidelines Put Focus on Vitamin D Deficiency
Endocrine Society recommends routine screening for people considered at high risk

May 26, 2011: Omega-3 Fatty Acids May Help Heart Patients With Stents
Giving fish oil capsules along with standard care made clots easier to break up, researchers found

May 20, 2011: Study Suggests Supplement May Protect Against Preeclampsia
Others warn of possible side effects and urge more research before pregnant women try it

April 20, 2011: Women Taking Calcium Supplements May Risk Heart Health, Researchers Say
Authors urge further studies, getting calcium from food instead of pills

April 13, 2011: Use of Dietary Supplements Keeps Climbing: CDC
Multivitamins most popular, but experts question whether they're needed

April 12, 2011: Fish Oil Promising Against Postpartum Depression in Small Trial
Moms who took capsules during pregnancy had fewer symptoms, but more study needed

March 14, 2011: Eating Fish Might Protect Your Eyesight
Study found omega-3 fatty acids linked to lower risk of age-related macular degeneration

February 28, 2011: Fish Oil Seems to Help Cancer Patients Preserve Muscle
Supplements also stave off malnutrition caused by chemo, small Texas study shows

February 10, 2011: Folate May Not Protect Against Premature Birth
But experts stress crucial nutrient still protects against birth defects

January 05, 2011: Fish Oil May Help Some Heart Failure Patients
Omega-3 fatty acid supplements seem to boost heart function, study finds

December 16, 2010: U.S. Spending Millions to See if Herbs Truly Work
Research aims to remove the mystery around popular dietary supplements

November 30, 2010: Vitamin D Guidelines Edge Upwards, But Most Americans Getting Enough: Report
Institute of Medicine experts also say most people are taking in enough calcium daily

November 15, 2010: Omega-3 Supplements Won't Fight Irregular Heartbeat
Study found they did not reduce recurrences of dangerous atrial fibrillation

November 02, 2010: Fish Oil Supplements May Not Slow Alzheimer's
Study found no cognitive differences between those who took them and those who didn't

August 30, 2010: Low-Dose Omega-3 Fatty Acids Don't Protect Heart Patients
Dutch study finds consuming small amounts in margarine daily didn't prevent cardiac trouble

August 27, 2010: Food Better Than Supplements for Cancer Prevention: Expert
Always check with a doctor, dietician before taking supplements, she advises

July 30, 2010: Calcium Supplements Linked to Boost in Heart Attack Risk
People should get needed mineral through their diet, researchers say

June 22, 2010: More Evidence That B Vitamins Alone Won't Counter Heart Risks
Heart attacks, strokes not reduced in those taking B12 and folic acid supplements, study finds

June 18, 2010: Hopes Dashed That Vitamin D Reduces Cancer Risk
Researchers did find those with high levels more likely to develop pancreatic cancer

June 10, 2010: Genes May Be a Source of Vitamin D Deficiency
Analysis found particular genotype that doubled risk

June 05, 2010: Don't Count on Selenium to Prevent Lung Cancer Recurrence
Study halted early because of supplement's poor performance

May 26, 2010: Many Supplements Said to Contain Toxins, Make False Health Claims
Report to Congress comes ahead of expected changes to oversight of supplement industry

May 06, 2010: Vitamin D Best Taken With Largest Meal of Day, Study Finds
Blood levels increased more than 50% after timing change, researchers say

April 27, 2010: High-Dose Vitamin B Risky for Diabetics With Kidney Disease
Study ties therapy to deteriorating renal function

March 29, 2010: To Supplement or Not to Supplement?
Health experts urge getting nutrients from diet rather than pills, whenever possible

March 29, 2010: Minority Kids Lack Enough Vitamin D
Low levels can lead to serious health problems, experts say