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What’s New In Sunscreens?

June 11, 2026
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The FDA added a new sunscreen ingredient to its list of those considered safe and effective. Find out how it compares to other ingredients in our article about safe and effective sunscreens.

Also, we recently added sunscreens from Attitude and Trader Joe's to our list of those we prefer. And find out if you should be concerned about heavy metals in sunscreen lip balms.

Is Niacinamide Worth Considering for Skin Cancer Risk?

June 11, 2026
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High-dose nicotinamide (a common form of niacin) may reduce the risk of skin cancer -- and even the cost of healthcare -- according to a new analysis. Learn more in the Niacin section of our B Vitamin Supplements Review, which includes our Top Picks for niacin/nicotinamide and other B vitamins.

Can Vitamin K Slow Artery Calcification?

June 11, 2026
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For people concerned about coronary artery calcification, new research suggests that MK-7 (a form of vitamin K) may help. Get the details in our Vitamin K Supplements Review, which includes our Top Picks for MK-7 and other vitamin K supplements.

Sweeteners & Liver Cancer

June 11, 2026
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Some sweetened beverages seem to increase the risk of liver cancer. Learn more in our article about sugar substitutes, which includes our Top Picks among lower-calorie sweeteners.

Could Glucosamine Worsen Alzheimer’s?

June 11, 2026
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If you take glucosamine for joint pain, a new study raises a concern worth knowing about. Get the details in the Concerns and Cautions section of our Joint Supplements Review.

CREATINE BRANDS TESTED: One Failed — Are You Overpaying?

June 11, 2026
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We tested 11 popular creatine supplements and found one that failed quality testing — while some people may be paying nearly 3X more than necessary for high-quality creatine.

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Our Top Pick for creatine

See the full results in our Creatine Supplements Review -- covering creatine from Create, Fitness Labs, GNC, Life Extension, Momentous, Naked, Nutricost, Optimum Nutrition, Sports Research, Thorne, and more.

Broccoli Sprout Extract for Fatty Liver?

June 08, 2026
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Does taking broccoli sprout extract help with fatty liver disease? Find out in our article on fatty liver supplements.

Alzheimer's: Does Silica Water Help?

June 08, 2026
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Can taking silica (as silica-enriched water) protect against Alzheimer’s disease? Find out in our article about the health benefits of silica, which includes information about the supplement BioSil.

Can Vitamin D Improve Blood Sugar?

June 08, 2026
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Does raising low vitamin D levels improve blood sugar control in people with type 2 diabetes? See what a recent study showed in our Vitamin D Supplements Review, which includes our tests and Top Picks for vitamin D.

Melatonin May Affect Blood Sugar

June 08, 2026
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Be aware that melatonin seems to have short-term negative effects on blood sugar control and insulin resistance in people with type 2 diabetes. Check the safety concerns in our Melatonin Supplements Review, which includes our Top Picks for melatonin.

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