For more than a decade, The Heart Truth® program has worked to raise awareness about women’s risk for heart disease―the #1 killer of women in the United States―and share the steps they need to make to lead a heart healthy life.
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Explore research being done to help better understand, prevent, and manage food allergies.
Learn about the celiac disease and osteoporosis link.
Osteoporosis is a concern for men as well as women. Find out more.
Understand osteoporosis in older adults, including risk factors, warning signs, treatment, and research.
Find information on osteoporosis, including diagnosis, diet changes, and more.
Find information about osteoporosis concerns as related to other health conditions, including anorexia nervosa, lactose intolerance, diabetes, lupus and smoking.
Read general information about food additives, including functions and side effects.
The Sisters Together program encourages Black women ages 18 and older to reach and maintain a healthy weight. Learn how to bring the program to your community.
Find information about breastfeeding recommendations, common concerns, and more, including Overcoming Breastfeeding Problems.
Learn about anabolic steroid use among athletes and the potential health risks associated with it.
Use this list of low-calorie, lower-fat alternatives to provide new ideas for old favorites.
Find guidance and tools for eating right. Resources for shopping and meal planning include:
Buy healthy foods for your family using these tips and resources.
Links to information to help understand dietary supplements, find research resources and clinical trials, and more.
Learn about anabolic steroids, including what they are, use among athletes, interactions, safety concerns, and more.
Find fact sheets with information about specific herbs or botanicals—common names, what the science says, potential side effects and cautions, and resources for more information.
Summarizes scientific research on St. John’s wort for depression and suggests sources for more information.
Answers questions about the background, history, and uses of Coenzyme Q10.
Learn about caffeine, including what it is, how it effects users, how much is too much and why it can cause dehydration, especially in athletes.
Learn about the safety of ephedra and ephedrine alkaloids for weight loss or to enhance athletic performance.
Learn about creatine, including what it is, use among athletes, interactions, safety concerns, and more.
Find information to help your family stay healthy, including weight basics, eating right, and more.
Find healthy entrees from a variety of ethnic cusines.