The Best Food for Acne
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How Big Is the Cancer Risk from Processed Meat?
Should laptops not be on laps? What is the effect of WiFi exposure on sperm motility and DNA damage? “It is impossible to imagine a modern socially-active man who does not use mobile devices and/or computers with Wi-Fi function.” Might...
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How to Prevent Heart Disease in the Womb
The strategy of trying to prevent heart disease risk in childhood has been described as...
Where to Buy Tea Low in Lead
China burns about half of the world’s coal, spewing heavy metals such as mercury and...
In Late Pregnancy Moderate the Intake of Powerful Anti-inflammatory Foods
The right side of the heart pumps deoxygenated blood from the body to the lungs,...
Foods to Avoid to Help Prevent Diabetes
We’ve known that being overweight and obese are important risk factors for type 2 diabetes,...
Comparing Pollutant Levels Between Different Diets
The results of the CHAMACOS (Center for the Health Assessment of Mothers and Children of...
Foods That Affect Testosterone Levels
A number of studies suggest that exposure to industrial pollutants may affect sexual function, for...
The Food Safety Risk of Organic vs. Conventional
The stated principles of organic agriculture are “health, ecology, fairness, and care,” but if you...
Should Pregnant Women Avoid Cow’s Milk?
Foods of animal origin in general naturally contain hormones, but cow’s milk may be of...
Is Monsanto’s Roundup Pesticide Glyphosate Safe?
GMO soy has been found to be contaminated with pesticide residues (see Are GMOs Safe?...
Is Insecticidal GMO Corn Safe?
Recently, the prominent science journal Nature editorialized that we are now swimming in information about...
No More Than a Quart a Day of Hibiscus Tea
Over the counter antacids are probably the most important source for human aluminum exposure in...
Eating Garlic and Raisins May Help Prevent Preterm Birth
The United States has one of the worst premature birth rates in the world, now...
Why Are Chickens Fed Prozac?
Between 1940 and 1971, the synthetic estrogen DES was prescribed to several million pregnant women...
Salmon May Be the Greatest Source of Dietary Pollutants
In my video Diabetes and Dioxins, I explored a nationwide study that found a strong...
How Curry Can Kill Cancer Cells
It is estimated that the human body consists of ten or so trillion cells. Almost...
How to Reduce Exposure to Alkylphenols Through Your Diet
Alkylphenols are industrial chemicals that are found in hair products, spermicides, cleaning products and detergents. They...
Alkylphenol Endocrine Disruptors and Allergies
In my video Preventing Childhood Allergies, I noted a study in Japan that found higher...
Peeks Behind the Egg Industry Curtain
The American Egg Board is a promotional marketing board appointed by the U.S. government whose...
Who Should be Careful About Curcumin?
Following flax and wheatgrass, turmeric is the third best-selling botanical dietary supplement, racking up $12...
How Long to Avoid Fish Before Conception?
Mothers’ increased consumption of fish before and during pregnancy leads to increased exposure to both...
How Seafood Can Impact Brain Development
In my video Fish Intake Associated With Brain Shrinkage, I discussed evidence suggesting that mercury...
Why Pregnant Women Should Avoid Tuna
All fish contain small amounts of methylmercury, the most toxic form of mercury, and “fish...
Toxin Contamination of Spirulina Supplements
On his first day of life, an infant was hospitalized with seizures. Researchers concluded that...
