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• November 12, 2012
  Ergothioneine: A New Vitamin?

  If the antioxidant amino acid ergothioneine does indeed turn out to be an essential nutrient, what are the best dietary sources?
• June 13, 2012
  Tongue Worm in Human Eye

  A case report (and video) of the worm-like, bloodsucking parasite Linguatula serrata found in organ meats that can migrate through the intestinal wall, into the bloodstream, and then inside one's..
• 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.
• January 24, 2011
  Artificial Coloring in Fish

  Canthoxanthine feed additives given to farmed fish may be linked to a condition in consumers called gold dust retinopathy.
• January 11, 2011
  Brain Parasites in Meat

  What percentage of U.S. lambs are infested with toxoplasma parasites?
• January 8, 2011
  Sexually Transmitted Fish Toxin

  There are neurotoxins in certain fish that can survive cooking and cause unusual symptoms.