Mauricio Eberle Morales

On average, someone in the U.S. dies of cardiovascular disease every 34 seconds. Dyslipidemia—abnormal levels of cholesterol, triglycerides, and other lipids or lipoproteins in the blood—raises risk for cardiovascular disease and is, therefore, a major contributor to these deaths, as well as to non-fatal heart attacks and strokes. To continue reading this article or issue

Having low blood levels of vitamin D (<20 ng/mL) in later life has been associated with higher risk of cognitive impairment and dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease. A study published in April of 2026 in Neurology Open Access found that vitamin D levels in midlife also were associated with later-life brain health. To continue reading this

Peanuts are one of the most common causes of serious food allergy in children. While parents were once instructed to avoid exposing infants and young children to peanuts and peanut products, the most recent guidelines recommend the introduction of peanut, egg, and other major food allergens at age four to six months. This major shift

Some theorize that organic supplements may be more effective at raising blood levels of vitamins and minerals than synthetic formulations. A randomized controlled trail published in the journal Current Developments in Nutrition in April of 2026 found this is not the case. Organic vitamins are derived from organically grown foods or from algae or microorganisms.

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