Amino Acids

Dear Pharmacist: I've had a couple of years of bad insomnia. I've tried medications, but I want something natural. Suggestions? — P.T., Denver, Colo. Dear P.T.: There are many natural supplements known to help insomnia, among them: GABA, kava,...

Dear Pharmacist: What are some natural dietary supplements that can help me lose weight, or at least manage it during the holidays? — C.A., Gainesville Dear C.A.: When it comes to weight management, nothing works better and faster than exercising...

A popular energy drink made here in Indiana is under scrutiny. The founder and CEO of 5-hour energy is strongly defending his product after claims that it led to 13 deaths in the past four years. In the midst of this controversy, a group of Purdue...

Dear Pharmacist: I've had restless legs syndrome (RLS) for four years. It's keeping my husband awake, and I'm so tired during the day. My doctor is sick of me, and wants to try Horizant now, since Requip and Mirapex didn't work. Should I try? — T.N....

The long-established link between red meat consumption and heart disease may have less to do with the fat in the meat than many have assumed, researchers said Sunday.  Writing in the journal Nature Medicine, a team led by Dr. Stanley Hazen of the...

Your body’s ability to burn fat for energy is a key factor in losing weight. These 3 tips will help power up your fat burning furnace to melt fat away naturally. Turn Up the Heat Thermogenic foods are foods that produce extra heat, causing...

Chapped lips, flyaway hair, dry skin, cracked elbows — Southern California winters may be mild, but they still cause beauty problems. "Independent of where you live, your skincare regimen needs to change with the seasons," says Dr. Ava Shamban,...

Doctors need to talk to their adolescent patients about energy drinks -- especially energy drinks that are mixed with alcohol -- to make sure they understand the risks from consuming them, the American Academy of Pediatrics says. “When mixed...

Correction: Last week's article “Vet school an expensive but rewarding proposition” was mistakenly printed under Dr. Darin Peterson's name. The article was, in fact, authored by Dr. Russ Daly. Nutrients Horses require six main classes of nutrients...

Q I have a mare that came down with laminitis this spring (I did take acclimate her to pasture). The barn where I board has very “rich” hay; 60% legumes and 40% grass. What are some recommendations for feeding a horse post laminitis? A Now that your...

Here’s a clever/creepy way to beat the Vegas heat — and flush away last night’s sins at the same time. A new bus service dubbed Hangover Heaven cruises the Strip daily from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m., peddling a cure for the common hangover....

The energy drink you’re chugging may not have the caffeine levels you think it does, according to a recent test by Consumer Reports. Many of the 27 products investigated by the testing group did not disclose caffeine counts – data that is not...