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Parenting books and baby blogs are great resources, but they can also supply an overwhelming amount of information for newly expectant mothers. I took a look at some common questions for the first trimester of pregnancy and caught up with Vanessa Gregg, MD, for the answers. [caption id="attachment_9620" align="alignright" width="350"]…

My little cousin John used to do it all the time: Bury his vitamins in the house plant behind the kitchen table. As an adult, John seems healthy enough. Was he really missing out? In this Q & A with Angie Hasemann, registered dietitian at the UVA Children’s Fitness Clinic,…

Multivitamins aren’t usually necessary, according to a UVA pharmacist. But if you’re thinking about getting pregnant, it’s a different story. Women need extra calcium and vitamin D when pregnant, according to Mark Lepsch, MD. Infants in the womb “take what they need. Women’s calcium stores can drop significantly during pregnancy.”…

We learned last week that it’s better to get your vitamins from food instead of pills. But how do you do that? I figured there was no way to get enough of the recommended daily allowance from my diet. Don’t I need to eat a ton of vegetables to get…

“I don’t take vitamins — isn’t it better just to get your nutrients from food?” My attempt to justify why I don’t pop a multivitamin every day is what started this whole series. My co-workers’ reactions were immediate and hysterical, as if they were shocked I hadn’t collapsed from rickets…

In my 20s, I kept a bottle of multivitamins in my kitchen cabinet. Every so often, I’d reach in there and grab a vitamin. More often than not, I ignored that bottle. Out of sight, out of mind. I started taking multivitamins more often once I reached my early 30s,…

While no diet can cure multiple sclerosis, researchers are looking for ways to relieve symptoms by trying out new diets, including the keto diet.

Don't get caught up in the clean eating diet craze. A nutritionist reveals the hidden dangers of this latest fad diet touted by celebrities.

Sort out fact from fiction and find out which foods help you prevent cancer and keep your strength up during treatment and beyond.

90% of teenage boys exercise to gain muscle mass. This can lead to muscle dysmorphia. Our experts weigh in on the healthier way to build more muscle.