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Parents of an infant say she often seemed groggy after attending a church day care where some workers are accused of giving children an over-the-counter dietary supplement at nap time, their attorney said Wednesday.
Allegations that workers at a church day care put an over-the-counter dietary supplement in candy to help children sleep at nap time are under investigation, police said Tuesday, and the church's pastor said two workers have been fired.
The Food and Drug Administration issued a public health advisory Tuesday, warning consumers to stop using products touted as containing steroids or steroid-like substances, many of which are labeled as dietary supplements.
Health officials are investigating more than 180 reports of illness in people who took dietary supplements containing toxic levels of the mineral selenium.
Dietary supplements marketed to provide male sexual enhancement contain undeclared erectile dysfunction drugs putting users at risk, the Food and Drug Administration warned Friday.
Hidden hazards in bodybuilding productsEighteen-year-old Fidah Salem did not know anything about the ingredients listed on the 4 1/2-pound container of Cell-Tech Hardcore, but he liked the nutritional supplement's promise: "packs on muscle strength.''
Oprah Sues Supplement Makers looks like Oprah is fighting back against all those companies that have been using her image to sell bogus miracle supplements.
Hydroxycut Supplements Recalled After Warning Federal drug regulators warned consumers Friday to stop using the popular Hydroxycut line of weight-loss products, citing reports of a death due to liver failure and other instances of serious health problems.
Every year, the citizens of the United States drink on average 21 gallons of milk. Most of this milk is from cows. Ever since I heard that PETA wanted Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream to use human milk, I have been researching about the advantages and uses of it.
Sea cucumber extract may protect against the common coldEncouraging findings from a laboratory study show that a compound found in sea cucumbers, has antiviral activity against the rhinovirus, the cause of the common cold. Scientists say it will be a couple of years before human studies are underway.
Vitamin D Is The 'It' Nutrient Of The MomentDiet and sun exposure alone may not be enough to get the amount of vitamin D your body needs.
Brides To Be Should Say 'I Do' To A Daily Multivitamin With Folic AcidEating enough folic acid prevents birth defects of the brain and spine, yet the average woman falls critically short of the recommended levels of this critical vitamin.
Secret To Great Sex May Be In Your DietExcerpt: What you eat may help you enjoy sex more. Marrena Lindberg, author of Orgasmic Diet, says a balanced diet -- along with plenty of high-grade fish oil supplements -- can help women reach full satisfaction more easily.
Americans may soon be sweet on steviaExcerpt: There is a new sweetener on the horizon that may soon get FDA approval for use as an ingredient in food and beverage products here in the United States. Stevia is a shrub-like plant native to South America and part of the chrysanthemum family.
Supplement helps elderly stay independentNORMAN, Okla., Nov. 6 (UPI) -- A dietary supplement may help the elderly prevent falls and help maintain fitness levels, making independent living possible, U.S. researchers said.
Bilberry extract may ease the damages of stress: studyAn animal study demonstrated that bilberry extract attenuated the damage caused by stress. Bilberries are closely related to the North American blueberry,
Prescription 'Mind Meds' Pose Dangerous Threat to College Students | ReutersEye-opening article regarding abuse of prescription drugs on college campuses.
Fla. schools approve free, online reading program Florida teachers will be the first in the nation to use an online approved reading program
Lipoic Acid Could Reduce Atherosclerosis, Weight GainA new study done with mice has discovered that supplements of lipoic acid can inhibit formation of arterial lesions, lower triglycerides, and reduce blood vessel inflammation and weight gain -- all key issues for addressing cardiovascular disease.
Soy linked to less belly fat in postmenopausal womenA daily soy supplement may prevent abdominal fat increases in post-menopausal women, suggests a new study from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Women receiving a daily soy shake experienced reductions in their subcutaneous abdominal fat, while women receiving a casein pl …
Scuba divers can use a nutrition supplement to keep healthyScuba divers can use a nutrition supplement to keep healthy
Aphrodisiacs That "Really" WorkForget Spanish Fly. Getting people in the mood is a lot harder than slipping someone a mickey.
Natrol Adds Acai Antioxidant To Its Nutritional Product LineRainforest-Grown Açaí Provides Powerful Antioxidants -- Natrol, Inc.
'Intelligent Design' attack on UK school scienceFrom BBC News UK: 'Intelligent Design' attack on UK school science: "Parents are being encouraged to challenge their children's science teachers over what they are explaining as the origins of life. An organisation called Truth in Science has also sent resource packs …
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