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Health Ike Swetlitz

Can DNA testing make nutritional supplements safer? Some tests might not be up to snuff

Health Eric Boodman

DEA will ban chemicals contained in kratom, a popular herbal supplement

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Unproven dietary supplements get a new champion: Olympic teams

Health Rebecca Robbins

This push to get women to talk honestly about their periods is peddling junk science

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STAT Plus: Naturopaths, often derided as quacks, push to go mainstream — with help from vitamin companies

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Is too much folic acid during pregnancy a contributor to autism?

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Nutritional supplements boost mood in patients taking antidepressants

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Tempted to follow that celebrity health trend? Check with this guy first

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Politics Sheila Kaplan

Popular weight loss supplements contain controversial stimulant, FDA warns

Health Ike Swetlitz

Chocolate milk researcher had conflicts of interest, university says

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Business Rebecca Robbins

Why Nestlé — yes, that Nestlé — is acting a lot like a drug company

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Donald Trump, bad science, and the vitamin company that went bust

Politics John M. Glionna

Seeking an edge, these brain hackers mix up risky chemical cocktails for breakfast

Gut Check Sharon Begley

Do antioxidants promote health — or fuel cancer?

Health Megan Scudellari

Probiotics come with bold health claims, but the science is shaky

Health Megan Scudellari

What to look for when buying probiotics

Pharmalot Ed Silverman

Pharmalot, Pharmalittle: interim Valeant CEO named, hidden supplement ingredients

Health Bob Tedeschi

What is actually in erectile dysfunction supplements?

Health Megan Thielking

Can detox waters really flush your fat and toxins away?

Health Leah Samuel

Drink breast milk. Eat clay. 5 health trends with questionable benefits

Health Ike Swetlitz

Dietary supplement manufacturers face flurry of federal charges

First Opinion Patrick Skerrett

Experts debate: Do we need tougher regulation of dietary supplements?

Politics Megan Thielking

STAT Plus: Celebrity selfies, lax regulations drive booming supplement industry

Health Megan Thielking

People do yoga to feel healthier — and it works. Supplements? Not so much.

Health Megan Thielking

Dietary supplement use among soldiers, athletes raises concern