A common vitamin called niacin may increase the risk of heart disease, a new study suggests, though complete elimination of niacin from the diet isn’t necessary, and researchers say more regulation ...

Vitamin C is a popular supplement, but it can interact with other supplements and medications like vitamin B12, iron, and ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." High levels of niacin, a B vitamin that’s found in many foods and added to fortified cereals and breads, ...

Nick Blackmer is a librarian, fact-checker, and researcher with more than 20 years of experience in consumer-facing health and wellness content. New research shows high levels of niacin has been ...

Niacin has been linked to a higher risk of heart disease. It is often added to flour and fortified cereals in the U.S. The B vitamin used to be a popular medication to lower high cholesterol. High ...

Share on Pinterest Niacin, or vitamin B3, found in fish and other food items, may help reduce the risk of death in NAFLD. Image credit: Anna Tabakova/Stocksy. Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease cases ...

An experimental cholesterol treatment touted by drugmaker Merck & Co. significantly reduced artery-clogging fats in late-stage testing. The drug, called Cordaptive, can both raise good cholesterol and ...

Vitamin and mineral deficiencies are an area of concern for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The agency notes that such micronutrients are "vital to healthy development, disease ...

Vitamin B12 is often recommended for elderly nondemented individuals who complain of impaired cognition; however, research findings are inconsistent. In a pilot study (N = 22), 18 elderly patients ...