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Vitamin D Supplements Yield Disappointing Results

We've been told that taking vitamin D can strengthen our bones, but a large study finds the supplement offers few, if any, benefits. >

Current Prostate Cancer Guidelines Give Men a “False Sense of Security”

Urinary symptoms are early indicators of prostate problems men are told. But this message is wrong, and late stage cancer can be the result. >

Nursing Diversity

Nurses who come from diverse ethnic and racial backgrounds can reduce the life-threatening risks that accompany many minority pregnancies. >

Are There Age Limits to Learning Mindfulness?

Kids 11 to 14 were given mindfulness training to improve their emotional health and reduce stress. But the results didn't go as planned. >

Potassium's Sex-Based Benefits

Eating potassium-rich foods can offset some risk from too much salt in our diets. The benefit to women's blood pressure is not seen in men. >

HRT for Breast Cancer Survivors

Is hormone replacement therapy safe for women diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer? A recent study finds it is, with qualifications. >

A Second Look at Salt

Anyone with high blood pressure knows that salt is not their friend. But certain heart failure patients need more, not less, salt. >

“Magic” Mushrooms for Mental Health

Tiny "microdoses" of psilocybin improved the mood and motor control of participants in a large study. Those over 55 were especially helped. >

Liver Disease is on the Rise in Kids

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease is on the rise in kids. Prenatal exposure to certain chemicals appears to be a source of the problem. >

Age and Alcohol

Drinking alcohol is far more damaging to those under 40 than their elders, a global study finds. Some tips for cutting back. >

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