Eating Healthy on a Budget
When measured on a cost-per-serving, cost-per-weight, or cost-per-nutrition basis, fruits and vegetables beat out meat...
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Hepatitis E Virus in Pork
At a retail level, about 10 percent of commercial pork products tested contain the hepatitis E virus.
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Does a Drink of Water Make Children Smarter?
Most children don't drink water from when they wake up to when they go off...
Flaxseeds for Breast Pain
A tablespoon a day of ground flax seeds appears to improve ovarian function, and is...
Carnitine, Choline, Cancer, & Cholesterol: The TMAO Connection
Expanding on the subject of my upcoming appearance on The Dr. Oz Show, a landmark...
Plant-Based Diets for Breast Pain
Plant-based diets appear to offer relief from a variety of menstrual symptoms, including cramping, bloating,...
The Safety of Tarragon
Longstanding concerns about certain isolated components of the spice tarragon have broadened into questions about...
Don’t Eat Too Much Nutmeg
The spice nutmeg may have a relatively narrow margin of safety.
Update on Cinnamon for Blood Sugar Control
Cinnamon can no longer be considered a safe and effective treatment for diabetes.
Can Cellulite Be Treated with Diet?
Two theories about the buildup of subcutaneous fat, involving the chemical spermine and the hormone...
The McGovern Report
The story behind the first U.S. dietary recommendations report explains why, to this day, the...
Flaxseeds & Breast Cancer Survival: Clinical Evidence
A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, clinical trial of flax seeds in breast cancer patients finds flax...
Flaxseeds & Breast Cancer Survival: Epidemiological Evidence
Lignan intake is associated with improved breast cancer survival in three recent population studies following...
