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July 26, 2012

Uprooting the Leading Causes of Death
Death in America is largely a foodborne illness. Focusing on studies published just over the last year in peer-reviewed scientific medical journals, Dr. Greger offers practical advice on how best to..
May 21, 2012

Preventing Cataracts with Diet
Risk of developing cataracts was compared in meateaters, fish-eaters, vegetarians, and vegans.
May 18, 2012

Prevent Glaucoma and See 27 Miles Farther
The risk of glaucoma, the second leading cause of blindness, appears to be dramatically reduced by kale or collard greens consumption, thanks to the phytonutrient pigments lutein and zeaxanthin.
May 17, 2012

Preventing Macular Degeneration with Diet
A healthy diet may not only prevent the complications of diabetes, but also reduce the risk of age-related macular degeneration, another common cause of blindness.
May 30, 2011

Melatonin & Breast Cancer
There are components of our diet that may increase cancer risk by mimicking the role of light pollution in melatonin suppression.
December 23, 2010

Thousands of Vegans Studied
The first study of thousands of vegans is released. It compares their body mass index to that of vegetarians, flexitarians, and omnivores.