Oxidized Cholesterol and Alzheimer’s Disease
Oxidized cholesterol can be a hundred times more toxic than regular cholesterol, raising additional concerns...
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The Validity of SIBO Tests
Harness the power of your circadian rhythms for weight loss by making breakfast or lunch your main meal of the day. In my last chronobiology video, we learned that calories eaten at breakfast are significantly less fattening than the same...
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Whole Food Plant-Based Brownies? Yes!
A couple months ago, I emailed a recipe for Oatmeal Cookie Dough Bites, and they...
The Public Health Concerns of Weed Legalization
There are some serious public health concerns about the legalization of marijuana, but they’re probably...
Topical Aloe Vera Gel for Lichen Planus
We shouldn’t ever swallow aloe vera, but how does using it topically for a chronic...
Viagra-Type Drugs and Melanoma Skin Cancer
What is the role of erectile dysfunction drugs like Cialis and Levitra in the promotion...
Turmeric with Black Pepper: What It’s Good for and How to Take It
Historians have gathered evidence showing that people—from long ago and from around the world—have used...
Sunflower Seeds May Aggravate Acne
Should we be concerned about the pimples, cadmium, and “colonic crunch” associated with the consumption...
Blueberries Can Improve Artery Function
What is the optimum dose of wild blueberries to eat at a meal? A single...
Sci-Hub Offers the Quickest, Easiest, and Greatest Access to Science
Sci-Hub is the portal with the quickest, easiest, and greatest access to science, but there’s...
The Trick to Access Research Articles for Free
The “Robin Hood of Science” continues to provide more than 60 million scientific papers to...
Key Takeaways on Protein and a Protein-Rich Recipe
Not all protein is created equal. Animal proteins have different impacts on our kidneys, for...
Dinosaur Kale and Red Cabbage Put to the Test
Dinosaur kale and red cabbage are put to the test. LDL cholesterol is bad, but...
What to Eat to Help with Seasonal Allergies (Hay Fever)
What did a randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind study of a food that costs pennies a day...
Sports Drinks Are Neither Safe Nor Effective
Commercial influences may have corrupted the American College of Sports Medicine’s hydration guidelines. If you...
Water vs. Coconut Water vs. Sports Drinks for Athletes
Coconut water is tested head-to-head against plain water and sports drinks in athletes. As you...
Do Natural Thymol Cleaning Products Disinfect as Well as Bleach?
What’s the best household cleaning product to use? Household cleaning products can be hazardous, landing...
Recipe for a Plant-Based Sweet Treat, New Volume, and Key Takeaways
Eating a healthy, plant-based diet doesn’t mean depriving yourself of sweet treats! Dates are a...
Is Soy Harmful, Harmless, or Helpful for Fibroids?
When it comes to uterine fibroids, is soy harmful, harmless, or helpful? About one in...
Mayo Clinic Tests Shark Cartilage Supplements for Cancer
Shark cartilage supplements carry risks, but so do many cancer treatments. The question is, do...
Vitamin D Recommendations Infographic
Vitamin D, which is made mostly by animals, including ourselves, when we’re exposed to sunlight,...
Do Cell Phones Affect Cognitive Function?
The World Health Organization concluded that cell phone radiation may cause brain tumors, but what...
Cannabis Brain Damage Reversible in Adults
If you start smoking marijuana as an adult, how much cannabis is too much? “Can...
Cannabis Brain Damage in Teens May Not Be Reversible
Is the American Academy of Pediatrics’ opposition to cannabis legalization just reefer madness revisited? “Since...
How Good Are Avocados for You?
The nutritional benefits of guacamole extend beyond the nutrients in avocados. Avocados have been described...
