Nutrition
Bone Fractures, Lung Cancer, and Vitamin B12 Supplements?
What do randomized controlled trials of high-dose daily vitamin B12 supplementation show about its effects on cancer risk, death,...
Is It Possible to Have Too Much Protein?
Protein is one of the essential building blocks of the human body, crucial for building and repairing muscle. If you’re interested in gaining...
Managing Mental and Emotional Health
Reviewed by Brian St. Pierre, MS, RD and Helen Kollias, PhD
It’s like my thoughts were...
Acne and Vitamin B12
Acne can be triggered in one in ten people who get vitamin B12 injections.
“Acne is a disease unique...
How Protein Shakes Can Help With Weight Loss
If you’re looking to build muscle, the benefits of protein shakes are clear: They’re a convenient and dense source of protein and can...
What About Vitamin D and Vegetarians’ Stroke Risk?
Could the apparent increased stroke risk in vegetarians be reverse causation? And what about vegetarians versus vegans?
In the “Risks...
Is It Bad to Eat the Same Thing Every Day?
Perhaps you find cooking a rewardless chore. Or maybe strict eating habits serve your goal of a fitter, leaner body. As distinctly different...
The 411 on Statins
The cholesterol-lowering statin drug Lipitor has become the best-selling drug of all time, generating more than $140 billion in...
The Stroke Risk of Vegetarians
The first study in history on the incidence of stroke in vegetarians and vegans suggests they may be at...
Do You Really Want a Salty Electrolyte Drink? Here’s Why Hydrate...
Staying hydrated is essential to living a healthy life. Obviously, we all need water for day-to-day bodily function, but when you’re sweating a...
