Popping vitamins is common, but benefits are few
More than half of Americans take dietary supplements, with the multivitamin being the most commonly used, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Full story
Half of US adults take vitamins, says CDC
New government figures show about half of U.S. adults take vitamins and other dietary supplements — a level that's been holding steady for much of the past decade. Full story
CDC: Half of US adults take vitamins, supplements
About half of U.S. adults take vitamins and other dietary supplements — a level that's been holding steady for much of the past decade, new government figures show. Full story
Shares of GNC rise in market debut
The stock of vitamin and nutritional supplement retailer GNC rose in its market debut after the company's initial public offering raised $360 million. Full story
Radiation Worrying You? Take a Vitamin
To mitigate the effects of radiation on astronauts, doctors advise a simple measure: Take a vitamin pill. Full story
Article: Energy drinks may cause diabetes, seizures
NBC’s chief medical editor, Dr. Nancy Snyderman, discusses an article by the American Academy of Pediatrics that looks into potential health hazards adolescents may face from consuming energy drinks.
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The 12 most dangerous supplements
NBC’s chief medical editor Dr. Nancy Snyderman and Nancy Metcalf of, Consumer Reports, rereveal what the publication is calling the supplement industry’s “dirty dozen,” a list of ingredients that may be linked to health risks such as heart attacks, cancer and even death.
Fighting malnutrition with ‘Sprinkles’
Nutritional supplements known as “Sprinkles” are helping poverty-stricken children in Guatemala survive. TODAY special correspondent and UNICEF Next Generation ambassador Jenna Bush Hager reports.
On steroids, but unaware
Sept. 30: The Senate is investigating whether steroids are hidden in the protein powders and nutritional supplements used to bulk-up by many athletes, teens and body-builders. Dr. Nancy Snyderman talks with a panel of experts about whether you could be taking steroids and not know it.
Reasons behind the Hydroxycut recall
May 8: The FDA recently recalled Hydroxycut, one of the country's most popular dietary supplements. Tom Costello explains why.
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