Test of supplements for stunting challenges WHO guidelines

New findings on supplements challenges the way health authorities around the world have framed the treatment of childhood stunting.

Kristian Bjørn-Hansen-U. Copenhagen • futurity
June 22, 2023 ~9 min

Supplement may reverse effects of stress in the womb

DHA, a maternal dietary supplement, may guard against the effects of maternal stress on unborn males during early development.

Eric Maze-Missouri • futurity
March 29, 2021 ~5 min


Electrolyte supplements fall flat at protecting runners

Electrolyte supplements don't actually prevent imbalances in sodium levels in ultramarathoners, research shows. Here's what they should do instead.

Tracie White-Stanford • futurity
March 2, 2020 ~9 min

Prenatal vitamin D supplements don’t protect kids from asthma

Taking vitamin D supplements during pregnancy does little to prevent asthma and recurrent wheezing in young children, a new study shows.

Scott Hesel - U. Rochester • futurity
Feb. 13, 2020 ~3 min

Supplement may slow early aging syndrome

Researchers may have a new way to fight Werner Syndrome, which causes early aging and death, with supplements that boost the breakdown of mitochondria.

Gitte Frandsen-U. Copenhagen • futurity
Dec. 2, 2019 ~3 min

Nutritional supplements lower child mortality

Nutritional supplements may decrease mortality among babies 6-24 months old by as much as 27% in low- and middle-income countries, researchers say.

Amy Quinton-UC Davis • futurity
Nov. 12, 2019 ~4 min

Should you use CBD for pain? 5 pieces of advice

CBD supplements are an increasingly popular option for treating pain. Experts offer some tips and context for the lack of scientific evidence.

U. Michigan • futurity
Nov. 6, 2019 ~5 min

Extra testosterone may attune us to moral norms

New research investigates how testosterone affects moral reasoning. The findings suggest a complicated relationship.

Rachel Griess-Texas • futurity
Aug. 26, 2019 ~4 min


How much vitamin D is enough? It depends

When recommending vitamin D supplements, doctors should treat each patient's requirements as unique rather than rely on "one-size-fits-all" guidelines.

Patti Verbanas-Rutgers • futurity
Aug. 14, 2019 ~3 min

Years of taking vitamin D appear to cut cancer death risk

Research suggests three years of taking vitamin D could extend the lives of cancer patients. "There are still many questions and more research is needed."

Sarina Gleason-Michigan State • futurity
June 4, 2019 ~2 min

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