Stevia and Monk Fruit vs. Aspartame and Splenda
The natural plant-based sweeteners stevia and monk fruit (Luo Han Guo) are pitted head-to-head against...
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From Gastric Balloons to Fake Knee Surgeries: When the Fix Is an Illusion
Could the apparent increased stroke risk in vegetarians be reverse causation? And what about vegetarians versus vegans? In the “Risks of Ischaemic Heart Disease and Stroke in Meat Eaters, Fish Eaters, and Vegetarians Over 18 Years of Follow-Up” EPIC-Oxford study,...
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Certified Organic Meat Put to the Test
Researchers tested 76 samples of different kinds of organic and conventional meats for 33 different...
Is There Arsenic in Rice? How Much Rice Is Too Much?
Concerns over the arsenic content of rice have led to recommendations to reduce rice consumption...
Double Your Donations and Key Takeaways on Skin Cancer
Summer is in swing here in the northern hemisphere, and, for many, that means more...
Do Avocados Help Lower Cholesterol?
Cholesterol is a vital component of our cells, which is why our body makes all...
How to Reduce the Cancer-Causing Properties of Meat
What are the preparation methods to reduce exposure to carcinogens in cooked meat? What are...
How Foods Are Tested for Depression
What is the science behind the marketing of foods for antidepressant effects? If you go...
Grind Your Chia Seeds
The secret to unlocking the benefits of chia seeds may be grinding them up. When...
The Effects of Cell Phones and Bluetooth on Hearing
What impact might cell phone and Bluetooth radiation have on the inner ear? “Given the...
Heavy Metal Detox Diet
What dietary change can simultaneously help detoxify mercury, lead, and cadmium from the body? I’ve...
Key Takeaways for Allergy Season and a Recipe for Taquitos
It’s spring here in the United States, which, for millions of people, means allergy season....
After Marijuana Legalization Did Opioid Overdoses Go Up, Stay the Same, or Go Down?
What happened in states after medical marijuana laws were passed? Did opioid overdoses go up,...
Black Salve Is a Dangerous Scam
Is black salve, a paste made from bloodroot, safe and effective for the treatment of...
Cabbage Leaf Wraps for Arthritic Knees
Unbelievably, a randomized controlled trial of cabbage leaf wraps for arthritis was published. In a...
Randomized Controlled Trials of Beans
Do legumes—beans, chickpeas, split peas, and lentils—work only to prevent disease, or can they help...
Blueberry Blocking Effects of Yogurt
What happened when researchers tried to tease out what’s in dairy that interferes with the...
Anti-Inflammatory Effects of Guacamole
High-fat plant foods—avocados, peanuts, and walnuts—and olive oil are put to the test. In the...
Probiotics vs. Antibiotics for Autism
What role do antibiotics play in the development and treatment of autism spectrum disorder? “There...
Spinach and Berries to Prevent Muscle Soreness
What are the effects of spinach and berries on oxidative stress, inflammation, and muscle soreness...
An Apple a Day May Keep the Pharmacist Away
Which would save more lives: eating an apple a day or taking statin drugs? Does...
Sources of Oxidized Cholesterol
Chicken, fish, and egg powder in processed foods present greater risk from cholesterol oxidation byproducts,...
Oxidized Cholesterol and Alzheimer’s Disease
Oxidized cholesterol can be a hundred times more toxic than regular cholesterol, raising additional concerns...
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...
