Flax and Breast Cancer Survival
A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial of flaxseeds in breast cancer patients found that flaxseeds...
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Junk Food in Hospitals
There are all manner of purported hiccup “cures,” which include everything from chewing on a lemon, inhaling pepper, or, our dog’s favorite, eating a spoonful of peanut butter. In my video How to Strengthen the Mind-Body Connection, I talk about...
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Flax and Breast Cancer Prevention
Just a teaspoon of ground flaxseeds a day may help protect against breast cancer. In...
Treating Sensitive Skin from the Inside Out
Instead of treating sensitive skin topically, with lotions and creams, why not treat it from...
Flax Seeds for Diabetes
Drug companies hope to capitalize on the fact that the consumption of certain plants appears...
Flax Seeds for Prostate Cancer
Why is there such a huge disparity in prostate cancer rates around the world? The...
Why Is Selling Salmonella-Tainted Chicken Legal?
When researchers last year at the Emerging Pathogens Institute ranked foodborne pathogens to figure out...
Dr. Greger’s New DVD Available for Download
The newest volume of my Latest in Clinical Nutrition DVD series is now out. Order...
Raisins vs. Energy Gels for Athletic Performance
After about an hour of strenuous exercise, long-distance athletes can really start to deplete their...
The Best Nutrition Bar
There are a variety of healthier fruit and nut bars on the market now that...
Best Treatment for Constipation
Constipation is a common problem that affects up to 20 percent of the world’s population....
Best Dried Fruit for Cholesterol
When I saw there was a paper entitled “Daily Dried Apples Versus Daily Dried Plums:...
Eggs, Cigarettes, and Atherosclerosis
A study in the journal Atherosclerosis found that eating just 3 eggs or more a week...
Rooibos and Nettle Tea
Rooibos, or red tea, is anecdotally reported to aid stress-related symptoms, but it has none...
Hibiscus Tea: The Best Beverage?
A landmark investigation of the Antioxidant Content of 3,139 Foods put all previous rankings to...
Treating Parkinson’s Disease with Diet
Caffeine consumption appears to help prevent Parkinson’s, but what if you already have the condition?...
Avoiding Dairy to Prevent Parkinson’s
There are four things that may reduce our risk of developing Parkinson’s disease: increase exercise,...
The Science on Açaí Berries
An independent review of the effects of açaí berries was recently published, which included studies...
NutritionFacts.org Video Hits a Million Views
I’m so excited to share that my newest live presentation, More Than an Apple a...
Why Are Children Starting Puberty Earlier?
Early onset of puberty is considered a risk factor for a number of diseases in...
Should We Avoid Titanium Dioxide?
Two potential risk factors that may increase the risk of inflammatory bowel diseases (such as ulcerative...
The Best Way to Prevent the Common Cold?
Gargling is one of the best things to do to treat a sore throat. As...
Which Pets Improve Children’s Health?
To my surprise, studies of the effects of pets on human health and well-being have...
Vitamin D from Mushrooms, Sun, or Supplements?
Years ago, it was shown that vitamin D isn’t just the sunshine vitamin for us,...
Is Coconut Oil Bad for You?
Some who profit from coconut oil claim it has miraculous powers, curing everything from cancer...
