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6 days ago | 
cnet.com | Hedy Phillips |Amelia Ti
While many people associate colds with the fall and winter seasons, you can get a cold any time of year. The CDC reports that on average, US adults have two to three colds each year, while children usually have more. Though there is no cure for the common cold, and antibiotics don't work against viruses, there are over-the-counter vitamins and supplements that can lessen your symptoms, shorten your cold's duration and even prevent colds from happening. Just make sure your doctor's aware.
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1 week ago | 
cnet.com | Nasha Addarich Martínez |Amelia Ti
If you spend any time online, it's easy to think being healthy means buying every new superfood or going fully organic. But honestly? That's not true at all. A lot of the most nutrient-packed foods are probably already sitting in your kitchen. I've learned that you don't need fancy powders or pricey supplements to feel your best. If you're eating a balanced diet - think fruits, veggies, grains and a little variety - you're likely already getting what your body needs.
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2 weeks ago | 
cnet.com | McKenzie Dillon |Amelia Ti
Colon cancer is now a leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide. In the past few years, colorectal or colon cancer (not to be confused with stomach or gastric cancer) has become a hot topic with news of celebrities -- such as Chadwick Boseman -- dying after battling the disease. In 2025, the American Cancer Society estimates that there will be about 107,320 new cases of colon cancer in the US, with 54,510 new cases in men and 52,810 in women.
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2 weeks ago | 
cnet.com | Lara Vukelich |Amelia Ti
It's no secret that we need lots of vitamins and minerals to stay healthy. If you have a balanced diet, chances are you're already getting enough nutrients. However, that can change as we age and our bodies demand more. Older people are at an increased risk for low vitamin consumption -- partly because our bodies can no longer effectively absorb certain nutrients.
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2 weeks ago | 
cnet.com | Kacie Goff |Jen Karner |Brittany Vincent |Amelia Ti
It's no secret that your kidneys are really important for your overall health. According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than one in seven adults in the United States has chronic kidney disease. Your kidneys work around the clock to filter out waste and excess fluid, helping to prevent serious health problems like heart disease, infections, anemia, depression and even loss of appetite.
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2 weeks ago | 
cnet.com | Caroline Igo |Amelia Ti
Time spent outdoors can do wonders for your mental health. However, the increase in allergens, such as pollen and harmful UV rays can put your eyes at risk. In addition to paying attention to allergies and wearing sunglasses, vitamins and supplements are another way to protect your eyes this spring. Having a balanced diet is important for more than just your nutrition and gut health. Everything you eat can impact specific organs, like your eyes.
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3 weeks ago | 
cnet.com | McKenzie Dillon |Amelia Ti
On your weight loss journey, it's worth remembering that the number on the scale doesn't tell the whole story. Your progress includes more than a single metric -- things like muscle gain, body fat percentage and how your clothes fit often are better indicators of weight loss than what the scale shows. Still, if you're tracking weight as part of your journey, how and when you weigh yourself can make a big difference.
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3 weeks ago | 
cnet.com | Joshua Cox-Steib |Amelia Ti
The human body needs many vitamins and nutrients to function properly, including multiple protein building blocks. Collagen is one of its most important. It's a crucial structural protein that helps build our skin, bones and connective tissues. Without collagen, our joints wouldn't move as smoothly, our bones would be weak and fragile and our skin would be dry and lifeless. Sounds awful, doesn't it?
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3 weeks ago | 
cnet.com | Ashlee Tilford |Amelia Ti
If you've paid attention to the composition labels of skincare products, you might have noticed that a lot of them contain vitamin E. Vitamin E can help protect your skin from UV damage when used topically. But that's not all -- you also need to get vitamin E in your diet. Getting enough vitamin E is crucial because it plays a key role in human development and functioning. The vitamin includes eight compounds, but only one of those -- alpha-tocopherol -- is used in the human body.
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3 weeks ago | 
cnet.com | Hedy Phillips |Amelia Ti
We've all been there -- digging through the medicine cabinet only to find vitamin bottles with expiration dates that have long passed. Before you toss them in the trash, you might want to reconsider. If you're taking vitamins to keep yourself in good health and keep deficiencies at bay, you should know that vitamins don't necessarily go "bad" like food does. Many of us get busy and forget to take them regularly, leaving bottles sitting around well past their "best by" date.
