The Orthorexia Nervosa Test
See how you score on the orthorexia “diagnostic” test.
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See how you score on the orthorexia “diagnostic” test.
The hazards of microwave ovens may not be what you might expect.
Iron, zinc, oil, and even doughnuts are put to the test to see if they can block lead absorption.
The deleterious effects of a Paleolithic diet appear to undermine the positive effects of a Crossfit-based high-intensity circuit training exercise program.
Using the tobacco industry playbook, food companies have been caught trying to undermine public health policies by manipulating the scientific process.
After a formal evaluation to rule out celiac disease, those who suspect they might have gluten sensitivity should first try improving their diet and then have other causes excluded before going on a gluten-free diet, since as many as 1 in 3 people who avoid gluten for symptom control end up having a different disease altogether.
The association between cancer and the consumption of deep-fried foods may be due to carcinogens formed at high temperatures in animal foods (heterocyclic amines and polycyclic hydrocarbons) and plant foods (acrylamide).
A systematic review finds no evidence to support the notion that people should choose diets based on their blood type.
A more plant-based diet may help prevent vaginal infections, one of the most common gynecological problems of young women.
People eating conventional diets may ingest a trillion microparticles of the food-whitening additive, titanium dioxide, every day. What implication might this have for inflammation in the gut?
Breast cancer survivors may reduce their chances of survival if they eat too much saturated fat, found primarily in the American diet in cheese, chicken, and junk food.
The antioxidant power of American breakfast fare is compared to a smoothie that contains berries, white tea leaves, and Indian gooseberry (amla) powder.
