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  1. Preventing COPD with Diet Preventing COPD with Diet April 27, 2012

    Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is now the third leading cause of death. The good news is that in addition to smoking cessation there are dietary interventions that can help prevent COPD.

  2. EPIC Findings on Lymphoma EPIC Findings on Lymphoma April 6, 2012

    In a study of a half million people, which was most associated with the risk of developing lymphoma? Red meat, processed meat, poultry, offal, eggs, or milk?

  3. Vitamin C-Enriched Bacon Vitamin C-Enriched Bacon March 2, 2012

    The addition of vitamin C to processed (cured) meats such as bacon may actually make them more carcinogenic.

  4. Carcinogens in the Smell of Frying Bacon Carcinogens in the Smell of Frying Bacon March 1, 2012

    Frying bacon outdoors decreases the concentration of airborne nitrosamine carcinogens.

  5. Bacon and Botulism Bacon and Botulism February 27, 2012

    The nitrite preservatives in processed meats such as bologna, bacon, ham, and hot dogs form carcinogenic nitrosamines but also reduce the growth of botulism bacteria, forcing regulators to strike a balance between consumers risking cancer or a deadly form of food poisoning.

  1. Is bacon good or is spinach bad? Is bacon good or is spinach bad? February 23, 2012

    If the nitrates in vegetables such as greens are health-promoting because they can be turned into nitrites and then nitric oxide inside our bodies, what about the nitrites added to cured meats such as bacon, ham, and hot dogs?

  2. A better breakfast A better breakfast January 19, 2012

    The antioxidant power of American breakfast fare is compared to a smoothie that contains berries, white tea leaves, and Indian gooseberry (amla) powder.

  3. Avoiding a sugary grave Avoiding a sugary grave December 29, 2011

    500 foods were tested for advanced glycation end products (AGEs).

  4. Egg cholesterol in the diet Egg cholesterol in the diet August 31, 2011

    Cardiology experts warn that eating even a single egg a day may exceed the safe upper limit for cholesterol intake.

  5. Meat & Multiple Myeloma Meat & Multiple Myeloma April 1, 2011

    Meat consumption may increase one’s risk of a variety of blood cancers.

  1. Salt OK if Blood Pressure is OK? Salt OK if Blood Pressure is OK? December 20, 2010

    If your blood pressure is normal is there any reason to avoid sodium?

  2. Flame Retardant Chemical Contamination Flame Retardant Chemical Contamination October 3, 2010

    A way to detoxify one's body of industrial pollutants found in the food supply.

  3. Plant-Based Prevention Plant-Based Prevention August 19, 2010

    Phytonutrients may in part account for the benefits of whole plant foods in cancer prevention.