Vitamins are vital to our health, and it’s important to have an appropriate amount of vitamin intake to prevent health problems that arise as a result of either over-indulgence or lack of vitamin intake. Researchers are constantly coming out with new studies which show that specific vitamins are necessary to treat specific diseases. For example, U.S. researchers say vitamin D may help treat and ...

Eyeing vitamins for peepers

Generations of kids have heard their parents tell them that carrots will help them see better. It turns out that research has now confirmed what Mom has always known: Certain nutrients included those found in carrots - really do aid eye health.

Julia Roberts given energy boost by vitamins

Julia Roberts is a fan of a new beauty treatment which sees her receive vitamins and minerals via IV.

In Russia, a Shortage Triggers Soviet Habits

To find buckwheat, a beloved food staple, some Russians are falling back on scrounging habits honed under Communism.

Diet, exercise, rest, flu shots can help boost the immune system

Faithful readers of this column will recall that last school year was a particularly brutal one, minor-illness-wise, for the Butler family, complete with runny noses, hacking coughs and the not-so-occasional stomach flu. So as we come to the tail end of a perfectly healthy, happy, snot-free summe... Immune system - Health - Conditions and Diseases - Infectious disease - Influenza