cataracts

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.
December 28, 2011

Glycotoxins
Advanced glycation end products (AGEs) in our diet are thought to accelerate the aging process.
September 2, 2011

Egg Industry Blind Spot
To help deflect criticism from the cholesterol content of their product, the egg industry touts the benefits of two phytonutrients, lutein and zeaxanthin, that have indeed been shown to be..