Vitamins: Not Quite So Easy as A, B or C
Next time you visit your local drug store, pause in the aisle containing vitamin supplements, and take in the quantities and varieties of pills and potions. Tiny boxes and bottles stretch as far as the eye can see, affirming that even in these cash-strapped times, the gorging of such "miracle cures" continues to be big business. While the population continues to shell out millions annually on vitamin supplements, the scientific evidence supporting their efficacy is waning. Read More...

Sadness and Heart Disease
People who are depressed are literally sick at heart: They have a significantly increased risk for cardiovascular disease, and no one knows exactly why. Three new studies have tried to explain this, and they arrive at subtly different conclusions. Read More...

DHEA Doesn't Help Menopausal Women
The sex steroid DHEA has been promoted as a cure for problems associated with menopause, but a 12-month trial suggests that the benefits are small. The side effects, on the other hand, are far from pleasant. Read More...