What Is Orthorexia?
I trace the source and legitimacy of a disorder purporting to describe an “unhealthy obsession...
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Treating Hashimoto’s Disease (Hypothyroidism) Naturally with Diet
How can we explain the drop in stroke risk as the Japanese diet became westernized with more meat and dairy? As Japan westernized, the country’s stroke rate plummeted, as you can see in the graph below and at 0:15 in...
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What Is the Best Diet for Diabetes?
The case for plant-based eating to reduce the burden of diabetes has never been stronger....
The Benefits of Sweet Potatoes Infographic
Sweet potatoes are one of my favorite vegetables and a delicious way for me to...
Can Reflux in Babies Be Treated with Diet?
Can we treat the cause of infant reflux with maternal milk elimination? There has been...
Does Everyone Get Health Benefits from Coffee?
Genetic differences in caffeine metabolism may explain the Jekyll and Hyde effects of coffee. Three-quarters...
Breakfast Cereals and Tooth Decay
Which foods have the greatest cavity-causing potential? Nearly half a century ago at a Senate...
Dr. Greger’s Top Takeaways on Mosquito Repellents, Oral Health, and Cognition
Every month, we publish around eight new videos, four Friday Favorites, eight blogs, and four...
Celebrating Traditional Chinese Cuisine with Hannah Che
Meet Hannah Che. We had the pleasure of talking with Hannah about food, traditions, stories,...
Dairy Consumption and Cancers of the Prostate and Colon
How do we explain dairy consumption’s association with increased risk of prostate cancer but decreased...
Can Blueberries Help with Diabetes and Repairing DNA?
Blueberries are put to the test against insulin resistance, oxidation, and DNA damage. A famous...
What Is the Best Way to Cook Vegetables?
Boiling, steaming, microwaving, air frying, and sous-vide cooking are put to the test for nutrient...
What Are the Best Foods for Gingivitis and Halitosis?
I discuss the best and worst foods for gum inflammation and bad breath. Yes, saturated...
Treating Periodontitis with Diet
Plant-based diets are put to the test in the treatment of periodontal disease. How does...
Can Ginger Help a Diabetic Diet?
Ground ginger and ginger tea are put to the test for blood sugar control. In...
Is Our Sleep Affected by Smartphones?
What are the effects of cell phone radiation on sleep quantity and quality? “Sleep is...
Dr. Greger’s Top Takeaways on Dietary Cholesterol, Fasting for Cancer, and Edibles
Every month, we publish around eight new videos, four Friday Favorites, eight blogs, and four...
Are Dates Good for Colon Health?
Seven dates a day for three weeks are put to the test in a randomized...
Ten (Free!) Ways You Can Support the Work of Dr. Greger and NutritionFacts
You’ve asked, and we’ve listened. Massive thanks to each one of you who wants to...
Is It Safe to Consume Cannabis Edibles?
What do we need to know about the safety of marijuana edibles? You may recall...
Does the Science Say That Butter Is Really Back?
Are butter and other saturated fats bad for you or not? My video Friday Favorites:...
Is Laetrile (Amygdalin or Vitamin B17) an Effective Alternative Cure for Cancer?
The Mayo Clinic puts laetrile to the test to see if it is an effective...
Are Apricot Seeds an Alternative Cancer Cure?
If you choose alternative cancer treatments, do you live longer? In addition to conventional therapies,...
Can Oxidized Cholesterol 27HC Explain Three Breast Cancer Mysteries?
Oxidized cholesterol, which is concentrated in products containing eggs, processed meat, and parmesan cheese, has...
Dr. Greger’s Top Takeaways on Brain Health, Erythritol, and Gluten-Free Diets
Every month, we publish around eight new videos, four Friday Favorites, eight blogs, and four...
