health benefits

A flurry of recent research indicating that Vitamin D may have a dizzying array of health benefits has reignited an intense debate over whether federal guidelines for the "sunshine vitamin" are outdated, leaving millions unnecessarily vulnerable to cancer, heart disease, diabetes and other ailments.

A study shows fresh garlic tops bottled garlic if you want the most health benefits.

A scientific review casts doubt on the health benefits of drinking large amounts of water all day long.

A recent look at what is known about the health effects of drinking water reveals that most supposed benefits are not backed by solid evidence.

The findings indicate that most people do not need to worry about drinking their recommended 8 glasses of 8 ounces of water per day.

The editorial is published in the June 2008 issue of the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology.

Contrary to popular opinion, not all trans fats are bad for you.