Treating Chronic Kidney Disease with Food
Plant-based diets have been shown to slow or stop the progression of kidney failure, but...
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Friday Favorites: Bone Density, Fracture Rates, and Vitamin D in Vegans
What are the bone fracture rates of omnivores vs. vegetarians vs. vegans? Low calcium intake plus low vitamin D exposure may explain higher bone fracture rates in British vegans.
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Reversing Diabetes with Food
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Reversing Diabetes with Surgery
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Fennel Seeds to Improve Athletic Performance
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Preventing Gout Attacks with Diet
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