Eggs vs. Cigarettes in Atherosclerosis
A similar exponential increase in carotid artery plaque buildup was found for smokers and egg...
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Friday Favorites: The Benefits of Fenugreek for Preventing and Treating Diabetes
The spice fenugreek contains 4-hydroxyisoleucine, a peculiar amino acid that may explain its benefits for controlling blood sugar.
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Herbal Tea Update: Rooibos & Nettle
Rooibos (red) tea may reduce stress levels by suppressing adrenal gland function. Nettle tea is...
Herbal Tea Update: Hibiscus
Hibiscus tea elevates the antioxidant level of one's bloodstream within an hour of consumption.
Treating Parkinson’s Disease with Diet
Plant-based diets in general, and certain plant foods in particular, may be used to successfully...
Preventing Parkinson’s Disease with Diet
Low levels of neurotoxic chemicals in cheese may explain the connection between dairy product consumption...
Clinical Studies on Açaí Berries
An independent review of the effects of açaí berries was recently published, including studies on...
Protein, Puberty, and Pollutants
The early onset of puberty in girls associated with animal protein consumption may be due...
Titanium Dioxide & Inflammatory Bowel Disease
People eating conventional diets may ingest a trillion microparticles of the food-whitening additive, titanium dioxide,...
Can Gargling Prevent the Common Cold?
Gargling, as commonly practiced in Japan, can not only soothe a sore throat, but may...
Are Cats or Dogs More Protective for Children’s Health?
Sharing one's home with a cat or dog may decrease the risk of infectious diseases...
Foodborne Rabies
The consumption of cat and dog meat may be playing a role in "massive human...
Is Vitamin D3 Better Than D2?
Vitamin D3—sourced from sunlight exposure, animal, and plant sources—may be preferable to vitamin D2 sourced...
