Colleen Murphy is a senior editor at Health. She has extensive experience with interviewing healthcare providers, deciphering medical research, and writing and editing health articles in an ...

Note: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) does not approve supplements for safety or effectiveness. Talk to a healthcare professional about whether a supplement is the right fit for your ...

Nearly half of Americans have some form of cardiovascular disease, which is the leading cause of death in the U.S. That makes heart health a crucial element of your overall wellbeing. Heart health is ...

Taking one type of vitamin D supplement seems to cut the levels of another type that is more easily used by the body, which could affect our immune system. Our bodies create vitamin D when ultraviolet ...

Over-the-counter (OTC) antihistamines like Zyrtec (cetirizine) and Claritin (loratadine) can help reduce allergy symptoms like itching, runny nose, sneezing, cough, flushing, nasal congestion, and ...

Supplements can have health benefits, but they do not require the same rigorous testing and approval as prescription medications. Buyers can look for certifications and read labels for signs of ...

Sarah Todd returned to reporting in January 2025 after being assignment editor at STAT since October 2022. You can reach Sarah on Signal at sarahlizchar.47. Isabella Cueto covers the leading causes of ...

Your body needs a wide range of vitamins and nutrients to run efficiently, but there are some that are harder to get from foods than others. Vitamin D is one of them. While some foods do contain ...