Even though we only need a tiny amount, iodine is essential for health. Discover in which instances it can help to take a supplement.
A recent study has challenged common perceptions of coffee’s effects, especially on blood pressure. What, ultimately, are the positive and negative effects of coffee on health?
“My whole body hurts, all the time”. That’s what fibromyalgia sufferers have to contend with on a daily basis. Which supplements can help in managing this still poorly-understood condition?
A 35-year study, published in December 2022, analyzed the relationship between vitamin D levels and cognitive decline in older adults. We take a closer look at a discovery that pushes the boundaries in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease.
There are many reasons why consumers choose to take tryptophan. Discover the benefits and dietary sources of this essential amino acid.
Japanese researchers have succeeded in developing a vaccine that specifically targets senescent cells. Could we soon have an anti-aging vaccine? Let’s take a look.
Both physically and mentally challenging, endometriosis affects 10% of women of child-bearing age. Discover which supplements to take to help you cope better with this condition.
Could this already controversial and ubiquitous sweetener be responsible for an epidemic of hereditary anxiety? The latest research sheds light on the subject.
Milk, dark, white, fruity or spiced chocolate … What are the pros and cons of chocolate in terms of our health? Which type should you choose and which should you avoid?
Many researchers believe that reactivation of infectious mononucleosis by the SARS-CoV-2 virus may be responsible for long Covid. How can this viral disease – which is spread by saliva and causes fatigue, sore throat and fever – be treated naturally?
Cranberries have found a place in the world of dietary supplements. Discover the benefits of these tart red berries, much-prized by Native Americans.
Though somewhat overshadowed by Chinese medicine, traditional Japanese or Kampo medicine has much to teach us. Here we explore its key principles and the plants that make up its pharmacopeia.
Male fertility across the world is in increasingly rapid decline. Why is this? What can we do to stop it?
This winter, we’re facing a particularly virulent triple epidemic of respiratory viruses. How can you tell these various illnesses apart, and how can you prevent and treat them?
In a recent study, researchers transferred the microbiota of non-autistic children to 18 autistic children. What were the results? What do they tell us about the gut-brain axis?