Mineral Supplements

If you wish you didn't have to bother with a monthly period, you're not alone. In fact, more than 30 percent of women in a recent survey said they'd rather go to the dentist than deal with menstrual woes. But Bahar Takhtehchian, SHAPE's Editor-at-Large,...

FARGO, N.D. - “Mom, milk break is done this week at school, so I will need something to drink and 24 birthday treats to share with everyone because my birthday is in the summer. Why does my birthday have to be in the summer, anyway?” my 8-year-old...

Move over flax seed. Chia seeds are making a comeback as the nutritional wonder food for recipes or munching by the handful. Once a staple in pre-Columbian Aztec diets, chia seeds are being heralded for their healthful and flexible qualities. In addition...

Even if you are reading this without glasses, it's not too early to start taking your eye vitamins. Some nutrients can stave off the burdensome vision loss and eye disease that occur as we age, mounting research suggests. But claims by supplement...

A commercial website for people suffering from symptoms of chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia is rife with numerous illegal and misleading treatment claims, according to a recent warning letter sent to Dr. Jacob Teitelbaum by the U.S. Food and Drug...

Struggling with the black dog of depression? The supplement aisle abounds with options for people seeking a non-medicinal remedy — but figuring out what works and what doesn't can be a challenge for consumers and experts alike. That's because...

Remember chia pets? Rinsing your hair with beer? Food that's just food — no soy protein isolate, xanthan gum, red dye No. 40 or mystery ingredients from the Amazon rain forest? Well, chia is back, big time (the seeds, not the chia pets). And so...

A parent emailed me via our iPhone App recently to ask if her child's constipation, which started as he was transitioning from formula to whole milk, could be a sign of lactose intolerance. She was concerned because her son was having very hard stools....

As you pack your bags, remove your shoes at security and kill time at the gate, your health is likely the last thing on your mind. But the fact is that traveling, whether for work or play, can take its toll on your physical condition. Here are five...

Fifty-percent of Americans take vitamins and supplements, according to government surveys. Some have proven benefits. Calcium combined with vitamin D is known to benefit bones, and it’s among the supplements worth considering, according to Consumer...

William Allen Hogue, 84, of Holtville, passed away April 8. Graveside services were held April 20, at Terrace Park Cemetery in Holtville. Western dress was encouraged. The service would have pleased Billy. Most of the mourners were in Western dress....

This is another great year for clover. You as a producer should be monitoring your pastures. What is bloat? Ruminal tympany, or bloat, can result in lost animal performance and in severe cases, death. It occurs as a result of a buildup of fermentation...