Update on Alfalfa Sprouts
Raw alfalfa sprouts continue to be associated with outbreaks of foodborne illness.
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Update on Aspartame
Case report of aspartame-associated brain disease.
Is Blue-Green Algae Good for You?
The potential neurotoxicity of blue-green algae supplements remains a concern.
Update on Coffee
The benefits of coffee consumption.
Update on Gluten
Pros and cons of a gluten-free diet.
Update on Gum Arabic
From harmless to helpful?
Update on Herbalife®
The liver toxicity associated with Herbalife® supplements may be due to vitamin A toxicity.
Update on Juice Plus+®
More evidence linking Juice Plus+® supplements with liver inflammation.
Update on MSG
The reactions attributed to monosodium glutamate do not appear to hold up to scientific scrutiny.
Another Update on Spirulina
Potential neurotoxicity is another concern regarding spirulina supplements.
Is Stevia Good for You?
How much of this natural sweetener can be considered safe?
Update on Vitamin E
Paying to live a shorter life.
Update on Yerba Maté
Why this herbal tea may increase cancer risk.
The Healthiest Herbal Tea
More than a dozen herbal teas were compared for their antioxidant activity.
The Healthiest Lentil
Red, green, or French green?
The Healthiest Apple
Putting Red Delicious in its place.
Best Fruits For Cancer Prevention
Clinical trials exploring the use of black raspberries to treat cancer and precancerous lesions.
EPIC Study
The role of fruit and vegetable consumption in preventing cancer.
Improving Memory Through Diet
Blueberries have been shown to improve cognition in rats—but what about in people?
Best Cooking Method
Which are the gentlest cooking methods for preserving nutrients, and which vegetables have more antioxidants...
Raw Food Nutrient Absorption
There are certain phytonutrients that are absorbed better from cooked foods.
Deep-Frying Toxins
Volatile toxins created by deep-frying may pose a respiratory risk.
Benzene in Carrot Juice
Which beverages have been found to have benzene levels exceeding safety standards?
Zinc Gel for Colds?
Is zinc-containing nasal gel helpful, harmful, or just a waste of money?
Rose Hips for Osteoarthritis
A cheap herbal remedy may significantly reduce the pain associated with both osteoarthritis and rheumatoid...
Diet & Rheumatoid Arthritis
Preventing and treating rheumatoid arthritis through diet.
Diet & Lichen Planus
A common plant may successfully treat oral lichen planus, a painful condition affecting the lining...
Aphthous Ulcer Mystery Solved
A dairy-free diet may stop the recurrence of canker sores.
Is Homeopathy Just Placebo?
A review of the best science on the usefulness of homeopathy to treat a variety...
Migrating Fish Bones
A rare complication of fish consumption.
Cholesterol Gallstones
Comparing gallstone attack rates in omnivores versus vegetarians.
New Target Cholesterol
"Normal" cholesterol redefined.
New Cholesterol Fighters
Eight products put to the cholesterol-lowering test.
Low-Fat or Whole Food?
Which type of plant-based diet has been shown to maximize cholesterol reduction?
Statin Muscle Toxicity
Video updated 3/5/2012 to reflect new FDA warning labels citing risks of confusion, memory loss,...
Can Cholesterol Be Too Low?
The connection between cancer and cholesterol.
Largest Study Ever
The largest prospective nutrition study ever published suggests animal fat may play a role in...
Meat & Multiple Myeloma
Meat consumption may increase one's risk of a variety of blood cancers.
Wart Cancer Viruses in Food
The wart-causing viruses in animals may present more than just a cosmetic issue for consumers.
Hepatitis E Virus in Pork
The discovery of infectious hepatitis E virus in retail pork products may help explain the...
Greasy Orange Rectal Leakage
Certain fish accumulate waxy substances within their bodies that can present an unpleasant surprise to...
Bristol Stool Scale
Classifying the fecal form of omnivores, vegetarians, and vegans.
Fecal Bacteria Survey
How contaminated is the American meat supply with fecal matter?
Chicken Out of UTIs
Half of retail poultry samples were found contaminated with strains of E. coli linked to...
Toxic Megacolon Superbug
Clostridium difficile is another "superbug" found in the U.S. meat supply.
Drug Residues in Meat
The U.S. Inspector General cites the USDA for failing to safeguard the meat supply from...
Mad Fish Disease
Researchers raise concerns about the feeding of cow brains to farmed fish.
Dietary Theory of Alzheimer’s
A provocative theory published in the Journal of the American College of Nutrition attempts to...
Reversing Cognitive Decline
Exercise shown to reverse mild cognitive impairment.
Exercise & Breast Cancer
How many minutes a day of moderately intense exercise is necessary to significantly decrease breast...
Soy & Breast Cancer Survival
To prevent a recurrence, should breast cancer survivors on Tamoxifen seek, or snub, soy?
Healthiest Chocolate Fix
Which has the highest levels of beneficial phytonutrients: baking chocolate, chocolate syrup, cocoa powder, dark...
Soy Milk Suppression?
Does soy milk have the same tea phytonutrient-blocking effects as cow's milk?
Asian Paradox
Why do people living in Asia have lower heart disease and lung cancer rates than...
Macerando el té verde en frío
Nueva información sorprendente sobre cuál es la manera más saludable de preparar té.
Is Matcha Good for You?
If drinking tea is good for you, what about eating it?
Overdosing on Tea
How much is too much?
Overdosing on Greens
Raw cruciferous vegetables: how much is too much?
Caffeine during Pregnancy
How much is too much?
Iron during Pregnancy
An argument that non-anemic women should choose plant-based sources of iron, and not supplement during...
Can Folic Acid Be Harmful?
New research on the human metabolism of folic acid suggests natural sources of folate are...
Crop Nutrient Decline
How much has the nutrient content of food crops declined over the last 50 years?
Obesity-Causing Chicken Virus
Are viral infections contributing to the obesity epidemic?
Does Eating Obesity Cause Obesity?
The implications of chicken now having ten times more fat and calories.
Gut Flora & Obesity
How one may be able to modify one's own gut flora to facilitate weight loss.
Boosting Sex-Hormone Binding
The benefits of a plant-based diet for diabetes prevention appear to extend beyond weight loss.
Dairy & Sexual Precocity
The effects of the hormones in cow's milk on men and prepubescent children.
Acne & Cancer Connection
The hormones present in cow's milk may help explain the association between certain diseases and...
Anabolic Steroids in Meat
The implantation of hormones into U.S. beef cattle may have adverse human health effects.
What’s in a Burger?
Cleveland Clinic pathologists dissect fast food burgers to see what's inside.
Protein & Puberty
The type of protein young children eat at a critical age may affect when they...
Mothers Overestimate Dietary Quality
Mothers have been found to dramatically overestimate the quality of their preschoolers' diets.
Allergenic Fish Worms
The role of a parasitic worm in allergic reactions to chicken and fish.
Prozac Residues in Fish
Pharmaceuticals flushed into our waterways may end up contaminating fish.
Dioxins in the Food Supply
Which foods accumulate the highest levels of industrial toxins?
Fish Intake Biomarker
Blood arsenic levels may be an accurate indicator of seafood intake.
Hair Testing for Mercury
Due to the state of the world's oceans, human biomarkers for fish consumption now include...
Is Distilled Fish Oil Toxin-Free?
Researchers test molecularly distilled fish oil supplements for industrial pollutants.
Obesity-Causing Pollutants in Food
Chemical obesogens in the food supply may be contributing to the obesity epidemic.
Industrial Pollutants in Vegans
Why vegans appear "significantly less polluted" than omnivores, but not as toxin-free as expected.
Inverted Rabbit Sign
The very real and potentially disastrous effects of vitamin B12 deficiency.
Vegan Protein Status
The anti-inflammatory nature of plant-based diets may explain higher blood protein levels in vegans.
Is Protein Bad to the Bone?
The best available science on protein intake and osteoporosis risk.
Cannabis Receptors & Food
Researchers discover a food that stimulates human cannabinoid receptors.
Plant-Based Diet & Mood
The putative role of arachidonic acid, a fatty acid found in animal products, in mood...
Are Chili Peppers Good For You?
Do chili peppers promote or protect against stomach inflammation?
Are Dates Good For You?
Do the beneficial phytonutrients in dates make up for their high sugar content?
Is Dragon Fruit Good For You?
The role this exotic fruit plays in health promotion.
Is Kimchi Good For You?
Epidemiological evidence that kimchi consumption may significantly increase cancer risk.
Is Kombucha Tea Good for You?
Case reports of people ending up in a coma after drinking kombucha tea.
Are Goji Berries Good for You?
How to buy goji berries cheaper than raisins.
Is Licorice Good for You?
The safe upper limit of licorice consumption, and why pregnant women may be at particularly...
Is Peanut Butter Good for You?
An update on the healthfulness of nut consumption, and whether the cardiovascular benefits extend to...
Is Petroleum Jelly Good For You?
What can happen to those who rub petroleum jelly in their nostrils before going to...
Is Vinegar Good For You?
The role of vinegar in modulating our blood sugar levels and satiety.
Vitamin D Pills vs. Tanning Beds
A reclassification of tanning beds as a Group 1 carcinogen underscores the importance of vitamin...
Mitochondrial Theory of Aging
The role of the detoxifying enzyme superoxide dismutase in staving off aging, cancer, and dementia—and...
Convergence of Evidence
Profile of an editorial published by Dr. Dean Ornish in the American Journal of Cardiology...
Melatonin & Breast Cancer
There are components of our diet that may increase cancer risk by mimicking the role...
