http://nutritionfacts.org The Latest in Nutrition Research Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:22:36 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.1 The latest in nutrition related research delivered in easy to understand video segments brought to you by Michael Greger M.D. Michael Greger, M.D. clean Michael Greger, M.D. mhg1@cornell.edu mhg1@cornell.edu (Michael Greger, M.D.) Copyright 2013 - NutritionFacts.org - All Rights Reserved The Latest in Nutrition Research nutrition, nutrition facts, diet, vegan, plant-based diet, healthy eating, nutritional data, cancer, cancer prevention http://nutritionfacts.org/wp-content/themes/nutritionfacts/images/nutritionfacts_podcast.png http://nutritionfacts.org TV-G Tri-Weekly http://nutritionfacts.org/video/cancer-risk-from-ct-scan-radiation/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cancer-risk-from-ct-scan-radiation http://nutritionfacts.org/video/cancer-risk-from-ct-scan-radiation/#comments Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:21:19 +0000 Michael Greger M.D. http://nutritionfacts.org/?post_type=video&p=13523 Pediatric CAT scans are estimated to cause hundreds of cancer deaths every year.]]> Pediatric CAT scans are estimated to cause hundreds of cancer deaths every year.]]> http://nutritionfacts.org/video/cancer-risk-from-ct-scan-radiation/feed/ 2 Pediatric CAT scans are estimated to cause hundreds of cancer deaths every year. Pediatric CAT scans are estimated to cause hundreds of cancer deaths every year. Michael Greger, M.D. clean http://nutritionfacts.org/video/lavender-for-generalized-anxiety-disorder/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=lavender-for-generalized-anxiety-disorder http://nutritionfacts.org/video/lavender-for-generalized-anxiety-disorder/#comments Mon, 03 Jun 2013 11:24:23 +0000 Michael Greger M.D. http://nutritionfacts.org/?post_type=video&p=13034 In a double-blind study, lavender oil worked as well as the valium-like drug lorazepam (Ativan) for relief of persistent anxiety, though there are concerns about estrogenic effects.]]> In a double-blind study, lavender oil worked as well as the valium-like drug lorazepam (Ativan) for relief of persistent anxiety, though there are concerns about estrogenic effects.]]> http://nutritionfacts.org/video/lavender-for-generalized-anxiety-disorder/feed/ 16 In a double-blind study, lavender oil worked as well as the valium-like drug lorazepam (Ativan) for relief of persistent anxiety, though there are concerns about estrogenic effects. In a double-blind study, lavender oil worked as well as the valium-like drug lorazepam (Ativan) for relief of persistent anxiety, though there are concerns about estrogenic effects. Michael Greger, M.D. clean http://nutritionfacts.org/video/preventing-the-common-cold-with-probiotics/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=preventing-the-common-cold-with-probiotics http://nutritionfacts.org/video/preventing-the-common-cold-with-probiotics/#comments Mon, 27 May 2013 11:53:30 +0000 Michael Greger M.D. http://nutritionfacts.org/?post_type=video&p=13008 Though prebiotics may be preferable, probiotics may reduce the risk of upper respiratory tract infections.]]> Though prebiotics may be preferable, probiotics may reduce the risk of upper respiratory tract infections.]]> http://nutritionfacts.org/video/preventing-the-common-cold-with-probiotics/feed/ 15 Though prebiotics may be preferable, probiotics may reduce the risk of upper respiratory tract infections. Though prebiotics may be preferable, probiotics may reduce the risk of upper respiratory tract infections. Michael Greger, M.D. clean http://nutritionfacts.org/video/breast-cancer-risk-red-wine-vs-white-wine/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=breast-cancer-risk-red-wine-vs-white-wine http://nutritionfacts.org/video/breast-cancer-risk-red-wine-vs-white-wine/#comments Wed, 22 May 2013 11:24:56 +0000 Michael Greger M.D. http://nutritionfacts.org/?post_type=video&p=13083 Modest lifestyle changes that include the avoidance of alcohol may cut the odds of breast cancer in half, but certain grapes appear to contain natural aromatase inhibitors that may undermine the ability of breast tumors to produce their own estrogen.]]> Modest lifestyle changes that include the avoidance of alcohol may cut the odds of breast cancer in half, but certain grapes appear to contain natural aromatase inhibitors that may undermine the ability of breast tumors to produce their own estrogen.]]> http://nutritionfacts.org/video/breast-cancer-risk-red-wine-vs-white-wine/feed/ 23 Modest lifestyle changes that include the avoidance of alcohol may cut the odds of breast cancer in half, but certain grapes appear to contain natural aromatase inhibitors that may undermine the ability of breast tumors to produce their own estrogen. Modest lifestyle changes that include the avoidance of alcohol may cut the odds of breast cancer in half, but certain grapes appear to contain natural aromatase inhibitors that may undermine the ability of breast tumors to produce their own estrogen. Michael Greger, M.D. clean http://nutritionfacts.org/video/boosting-immunity-while-reducing-inflammation/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=boosting-immunity-while-reducing-inflammation http://nutritionfacts.org/video/boosting-immunity-while-reducing-inflammation/#comments Mon, 20 May 2013 11:24:04 +0000 Michael Greger M.D. http://nutritionfacts.org/?post_type=video&p=13004 Cooked white mushroom consumption stimulates antibody production while potentially still playing an anti-inflammatory role.]]> Cooked white mushroom consumption stimulates antibody production while potentially still playing an anti-inflammatory role.]]> http://nutritionfacts.org/video/boosting-immunity-while-reducing-inflammation/feed/ 18 Cooked white mushroom consumption stimulates antibody production while potentially still playing an anti-inflammatory role. Cooked white mushroom consumption stimulates antibody production while potentially still playing an anti-inflammatory role. Michael Greger, M.D. clean http://nutritionfacts.org/video/black-raspberries-versus-oral-cancer/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=black-raspberries-versus-oral-cancer http://nutritionfacts.org/video/black-raspberries-versus-oral-cancer/#comments Fri, 17 May 2013 11:52:28 +0000 Michael Greger M.D. http://nutritionfacts.org/?post_type=video&p=12836 Black raspberries may cause complete clinical regression of precancerous oral lesions (oral intraepithelial neoplasia).]]> Black raspberries may cause complete clinical regression of precancerous oral lesions (oral intraepithelial neoplasia).]]> http://nutritionfacts.org/video/black-raspberries-versus-oral-cancer/feed/ 28 Black raspberries may cause complete clinical regression of precancerous oral lesions (oral intraepithelial neoplasia). Black raspberries may cause complete clinical regression of precancerous oral lesions (oral intraepithelial neoplasia). Michael Greger, M.D. clean http://nutritionfacts.org/video/strawberries-versus-esophageal-cancer/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=strawberries-versus-esophageal-cancer http://nutritionfacts.org/video/strawberries-versus-esophageal-cancer/#comments Wed, 15 May 2013 11:22:27 +0000 Michael Greger M.D. http://nutritionfacts.org/?post_type=video&p=12834 A randomized phase 2 clinical trial on the ability of strawberries to reverse the progression to esophageal cancer.]]> A randomized phase 2 clinical trial on the ability of strawberries to reverse the progression to esophageal cancer.]]> http://nutritionfacts.org/video/strawberries-versus-esophageal-cancer/feed/ 69 A randomized phase 2 clinical trial on the ability of strawberries to reverse the progression to esophageal cancer. A randomized phase 2 clinical trial on the ability of strawberries to reverse the progression to esophageal cancer. Michael Greger, M.D. clean http://nutritionfacts.org/video/cranberries-versus-cancer/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cranberries-versus-cancer http://nutritionfacts.org/video/cranberries-versus-cancer/#comments Mon, 13 May 2013 11:42:55 +0000 Michael Greger M.D. http://nutritionfacts.org/?post_type=video&p=12831 Drug companies and supplement manufacturers have yet to isolate the components of cranberries that suppress cancer cell growth.]]> Drug companies and supplement manufacturers have yet to isolate the components of cranberries that suppress cancer cell growth.]]> http://nutritionfacts.org/video/cranberries-versus-cancer/feed/ 22 Drug companies and supplement manufacturers have yet to isolate the components of cranberries that suppress cancer cell growth. Drug companies and supplement manufacturers have yet to isolate the components of cranberries that suppress cancer cell growth. Michael Greger, M.D. clean http://nutritionfacts.org/video/which-fruit-fights-cancer-better/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=which-fruit-fights-cancer-better http://nutritionfacts.org/video/which-fruit-fights-cancer-better/#comments Fri, 10 May 2013 11:35:36 +0000 Michael Greger M.D. http://nutritionfacts.org/?post_type=video&p=12656 The ability of eleven common fruits to suppress cancer cell growth in vitro was compared. Which was most effective—apples, bananas, cranberries, grapefruits, grapes, lemons, oranges, peaches, pears, pineapples, or strawberries?]]> The ability of eleven common fruits to suppress cancer cell growth in vitro was compared. Which was most effective—apples, bananas, cranberries, grapefruits, grapes, lemons, oranges, peaches, pears, pineapples, or strawberries?]]> http://nutritionfacts.org/video/which-fruit-fights-cancer-better/feed/ 40 The ability of eleven common fruits to suppress cancer cell growth in vitro was compared. Which was most effective—apples, bananas, cranberries, grapefruits, grapes, lemons, oranges, peaches, pears, pineapples, or strawberries? The ability of eleven common fruits to suppress cancer cell growth in vitro was compared. Which was most effective—apples, bananas, cranberries, grapefruits, grapes, lemons, oranges, peaches, pears, pineapples, or strawberries? Michael Greger, M.D. clean http://nutritionfacts.org/video/the-lie-that-heals-should-doctors-give-placebos/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-lie-that-heals-should-doctors-give-placebos http://nutritionfacts.org/video/the-lie-that-heals-should-doctors-give-placebos/#comments Wed, 08 May 2013 11:38:28 +0000 Michael Greger M.D. http://nutritionfacts.org/?post_type=video&p=12654 About half of doctors admit to intentionally deceiving patients by prescribing placebos, but might the ends justify the means?]]> About half of doctors admit to intentionally deceiving patients by prescribing placebos, but might the ends justify the means?]]> http://nutritionfacts.org/video/the-lie-that-heals-should-doctors-give-placebos/feed/ 34 About half of doctors admit to intentionally deceiving patients by prescribing placebos, but might the ends justify the means? About half of doctors admit to intentionally deceiving patients by prescribing placebos, but might the ends justify the means? 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