NDMA: A Cancer-Causing Contaminant in Meds and Meat
Billion-dollar drugs have been pulled from the market for less carcinogenic contamination than is found...
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How Big Is the Cancer Risk from Processed Meat?
Billion-dollar drugs have been pulled from the market for less carcinogenic contamination than is found in a single serving of grilled chicken. In 2018, one of the bestselling blood pressure drugs, valsartan—sold as Diovan—was found to be contaminated by the...
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How to Beat Heart Disease Before It Starts
Why might healthy lifestyle choices wipe out 90% of our risk for having a heart...
Why I Don’t Recommend Moringa Leaf Powder
“Clearly, in spite of the widely held ‘belief’ in the health benefits of M. oleifera...
Vegans and Iodine Deficiency Risk
Most plant-based milks are not fortified with iodine. “Adequate dietary iodine is required for normal...
Epigenetics and Obesity
Identical twins don’t just share DNA; they also share a uterus. Might that help account...
Is Stainless Steel or Cast Iron Cookware Best? Is Teflon Safe?
What is the best type of pots and pans to use? In my last video,...
Circadian Rhythms and Our Health and Weight
Given the power of chronotherapy—how the same dose of the same drugs taken at a...
The Safety of Fasting to Lose Weight
Why should fasts lasting longer than 24 hours and particularly for three or more days...
Say No to Fish for Five Years Before Pregnancy
Advisories telling pregnant women to cut down on fish consumption may be too late for...
Cannabis on Fertility and Pregnancy
Pregnant and breastfeeding women should probably be advised to either decrease or, when possible, cease...
Toxoplasmosis Infection from a Brain Parasite
Nearly one quarter of Americans have already been infected with the brain parasite toxoplasma. Toxoplasma...
Microplastics in Fish Fillets
How many plastic particles have been found in a serving of fish? Microplastic pollution of...
Is Seafood Safe from Microplastic Contamination?
Can ingested plastic particles from fish get into our bloodstream? In 1869, a patent was...
Are Dates Good for Colon Health?
Seven dates a day for three weeks are put to the test in a randomized...
Fight Aging with Brain-Healthy Foods
What is the best source of lutein, the primary carotenoid antioxidant in the brain? “An...
Is It Safe to Take Acid-Blocking Drugs?
Do the benefits outweigh the risks of acid-blocker drugs, also known as proton pump inhibitors...
What Is the Best Food for Labor and Delivery?
Can a humble fruit shorten labor time by hours and with less induction and less...
What Is the Best Food for the End of Pregnancy?
Dates, edible sweet fruits, are put to the test in a randomized, controlled trial for...
Is There Arsenic in Rice? How Much Rice Is Too Much?
Concerns over the arsenic content of rice have led to recommendations to reduce rice consumption...
Probiotics vs. Antibiotics for Autism
What role do antibiotics play in the development and treatment of autism spectrum disorder? “There...
Does Laptop Wi-Fi Affect Fertility?
Should laptops not be on laps? What is the effect of WiFi exposure on sperm...
Does Cell Phone Radiation Affect Fertility?
What is the effect of cell phone radiation on sperm motility and DNA damage? “Are...
How Real Is the Rise in Autism Rates?
Before speculating about the reason for the “explosive” increase in autism, one has to make sure...
Lead Contamination in Calcium Supplements
Do calcium citrate and calcium carbonate have as much lead as calcium supplements derived from...
