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• May 13, 2013
  Cranberries versus Cancer

  Drug companies and supplement manufacturers have yet to isolate the components of cranberries that suppress cancer cell growth.
• March 18, 2013
  Do Fruit & Nut Bars Cause Weight Gain?

  Despite the caloric density of both nuts and dried fruit, they do not appear to lead to the expected weight gain.
• March 15, 2013
  Prunes vs. Metamucil vs. Vegan Diet

  The average number of bowel movements a week is compared between those eating prunes, those taking a fiber supplement, and those eating a strictly plant-based diet.
• March 13, 2013
  Dried Apples, Dates, Figs or Prunes for Cholesterol?

  A comparison of the cholesterol-lowering potential of four dried fruit—apples, dates, figs, and plums.
• March 8, 2013
  Herbal Tea Update: Rooibos & Nettle

  Rooibos (red) tea may reduce stress levels by suppressing adrenal gland function. Nettle tea is mineral rich but may have estrogenic side effects.
• January 9, 2013
  Apple Skin: Peeling Back Cancer

  Apple peels appear to upregulate the tumor suppressor gene maspin and have strong antiproliferative effects on breast and prostate cancer cell growth in vitro.
• 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..
• January 25, 2012
  Dragon’s Blood

  The four most antioxidant-packed natural substances so far tested are cloves, amla (Indian gooseberries), triphala (a combination of amla, bibhitaki, and haritaki fruits), and dragon's blood.