Say No to Fish for Five Years Before Pregnancy
Advisories telling pregnant women to cut down on fish consumption may be too late for...
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How Big Is the Cancer Risk from Processed Meat?
DNA damage is assessed in users of aluminum cookware. “Over the last decades, the toxicity of aluminum for humans has been heavily discussed and is still not completely clarified.” Those occupationally exposed to aluminum—for instance, in smelter plants—suffer from oxidative...
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Cannabis on Fertility and Pregnancy
Pregnant and breastfeeding women should probably be advised to either decrease or, when possible, cease...
Can We Stop Tooth Decay?
If sugar consumption is considered to be the one and only cause of cavities, can...
The Political Power of the Food Industry
What can millions of dollars in the hands of the lobbying industry do to shut...
Treating Reflux in Kids with Diet
Even those who test negative for cow’s milk allergy may have hypersensitivity reactions to dairy...
The Best Duct Tape for Wart Removal
Why do some experiments show that duct tape is ineffective for treating warts? In 1978,...
Should We Remove Warts with Duct Tape?
Duct tape beat out ten other wart treatments for cost and effectiveness, so why isn’t...
Removing Warts with Duct Tape?
Duct tape beat out cryotherapy (freezing) for treating warts in a randomized, controlled, head-to-head trial. ...
Is the Cyanide in Flaxseeds Destroyed by Cooking?
My Daily Dozen recommends at least one tablespoon of ground flaxseeds a day, but what’s...
The Effect of Wi-Fi Radiation on Brain Function
What have more than a hundred studies on Wi-Fi and human brain wave modulation found? ...
Microplastics in Fish Fillets
How many plastic particles have been found in a serving of fish? Microplastic pollution of...
Is Seafood Safe from Microplastic Contamination?
Can ingested plastic particles from fish get into our bloodstream? In 1869, a patent was...
Can Reflux in Babies Be Treated with Diet?
Can we treat the cause of infant reflux with maternal milk elimination? There has been...
Breakfast Cereals and Tooth Decay
Which foods have the greatest cavity-causing potential? Nearly half a century ago at a Senate...
What Are the Best Foods for Gingivitis and Halitosis?
I discuss the best and worst foods for gum inflammation and bad breath. Yes, saturated...
Is Our Sleep Affected by Smartphones?
What are the effects of cell phone radiation on sleep quantity and quality? “Sleep is...
Is It Safe to Consume Cannabis Edibles?
What do we need to know about the safety of marijuana edibles? You may recall...
Does the Science Say That Butter Is Really Back?
Are butter and other saturated fats bad for you or not? My video Friday Favorites:...
Lipstick Contaminated with Lead?
Dozens of lipsticks and lip glosses are put to the test. “Over the past years,...
Fight Aging with Brain-Healthy Foods
What is the best source of lutein, the primary carotenoid antioxidant in the brain? “An...
Tea Tree Oil for Cold Sores and Warts?
Does tea tree oil have enough antiviral activity to combat HSV-1 and papilloma viruses, the...
Can We Detoxify Lead from Our Body in a Sauna?
How much does sweating from a sauna or exercise get rid of lead and mercury?...
Is It Safe to Take Acid-Blocking Drugs?
Do the benefits outweigh the risks of acid-blocker drugs, also known as proton pump inhibitors...
Are Energy Drinks Risky?
Red Bull and Rockstar brand energy drinks are put to the test. The first energy...
