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Supplements for Brain Health Don't Work, According to Neurologist
By Steven DeKosky published
Aren't all of these "medications" approved by the Food and Drug Administration? Nope.

CBD and CBD Oil: What Is It and Does It Really Work?
By Kimberly Hickok published
CBD has become remarkably popular in recent years. But is it the cure-all people think it is?

A Woman Fell Asleep During Cupping Therapy. She Woke Up with Bizarre Blisters.
By Rachael Rettner published
She had applied the cups herself, and then fell asleep, according to a new report of the case.

Weight-Loss Supplements Contain Dangerous Stimulants Years After Being Prohibited
By Rachael Rettner published
Some sports and weight-loss supplements still contain experimental stimulant drugs years after the FDA prohibited them.

The FDA Found Hundreds of Supplement Brands Tainted with Rx Drugs. Most Weren't Recalled.
By Rachael Rettner published
Over the last decade, more than 750 supplement brands have been found to be tainted with drugs, but less than half were recalled.

Why Probiotics May Not Always Help, And Could Actually Do Harm
By Rachael Rettner published
Some people may not benefit as much as others from probiotics.

No, Caffeine Doesn't Help You Lose Weight
By Yasemin Saplakoglu published
Some diet supplements that contain caffeine claim that the compound helps reduce appetite. Does it?

What is Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)?
By Alina Bradford published
Vitamin B5, also called pantothenic acid and pantothenate, is vital to living a healthy life. Like all B vitamins, it helps the body turn food into energy.
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