Autism and Casein from Cow’s Milk
Casomorphins—breakdown products of casein, a milk protein, with opiate-like activity—may help explain why autism symptoms...
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Are Plant Sterols Safe for Lowering Cholesterol?
Safety concerns regarding phytosterolemia, red blood cell fragility, oxysterols, and the absorption of fat-soluble nutrients are addressed.
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Lead Contamination in Fish and Game
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Best Food to Prevent Common Childhood Infections
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The spice saffron is pitted head-to-head against the leading drug for severe Alzheimer’s disease.
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Lycopene Supplements vs. Prostate Cancer
High doses of lycopene—the red pigment in tomatoes—were put to the test to see if...
Amla vs. Drugs for Cholesterol, Inflammation, and Blood-Thinning
Extracts of amla (Indian gooseberry) were pitted head-to-head against cholesterol-lowering statin drugs and the blood...
The Best Food for High Cholesterol
Are the apparently amazing benefits of amla—dried Indian gooseberries—too good to be true?
Culture Shock – Questioning the Efficacy and Safety of Probiotics
In certain medical conditions, probiotic supplements may actually make things worse.
Are Avocados Healthy?
Avocado consumption can improve artery function, but what effect might guacamole have on cancer risk?
The Best Food for Fibroids
Women with uterine fibroids should consider adding green tea to their daily diet, as a...
