Beans and the Second-Meal Effect
The so-called "lentil effect" or "second meal effect" describes the remarkable effect of beans to...
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Steroid Injections for Shoulder Pain Relief May Do More Harm Than Good
Corticosteroid shots may offer brief shoulder relief, but studies show they can increase the risk of subsequent rotator cuff tears up to sevenfold.
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Eggs and Cholesterol: Patently False and Misleading Claims
Egg industry claims about egg safety found to be patently false, misleading, and deceptive by...
Male Fertility & Diet
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Trans Fat in Meat & Dairy
About half of America's trans fat intake now comes from animal products.
Reducing Radiation Damage with Ginger & Lemon Balm
A component of cooked ginger root protects human white blood cells in vitro against radiation-induced...
Mediating Radiation Exposure from Airline Travel
Based on studies of atomic bomb survivors, Chernobyl victims, and airline pilots exposed to more...
Do Dental X-Rays Cause Brain Tumors?
Getting bitewing or full mouth (panoramic) X-rays at the dentist may be associated with an...
Cancer Risk from CT Scan Radiation
Pediatric CAT scans are estimated to cause hundreds of cancer deaths every year.
Fukushima & Radioactivity in Seafood
The majority of radioactive fallout from the Fukushima nuclear power plant tragedy was absorbed by...
Childhood Tea Drinking May Increase Fluorosis Risk
Green tea consumption may help prevent cavities, but excessive consumption among young children may lead...
Can Cranberry Juice Treat Bladder Infections?
Cranberries may reduce the recurrence of urinary tract infections, but their role in treating infections...
Avoiding Chicken to Avoid Bladder Infections
Handling chicken can lead to the colonization of one's colon with antibiotic-resistant E. coli that...
