The McGovern Report
The story behind the first U.S. dietary recommendations report explains why, to this day, the...
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How to Maximize the Cephalic Phase of Digestion to Lose Weight
Why might taking smaller bites and drinking thicker smoothies through narrower straws help us feel fuller faster?
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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...
Flaxseeds & Breast Cancer Prevention
Young women at high risk for breast cancer given just a teaspoon of ground flax...
Fiber vs. Breast Cancer
Inadequate fiber intake appears to be a risk factor for breast cancer, which can explain...
Flaxseeds for Sensitive Skin
Instead of treating sensitive skin topically, with lotions and creams, why not treat it from...
Flaxseeds vs. Diabetes
A daily tablespoon of ground flax seeds for a month appears to improve fasting blood...
Was It the Flaxseeds, Fat Restriction, or Both?
Researchers set out to find out what it was about a flax seed-supplemented, lower-fat diet...
Flaxseeds vs. Prostate Cancer
What happens when men with prostate cancer and prostatic intraepithelial neoplasia (PIN) are placed on...
Salmonella in Chicken & Turkey: Deadly but Not Illegal
Hundreds of thousands of Americans are Salmonella-poisoned by poultry every year—yet it remains legal to...
Raisins vs. Jelly Beans for Athletic Performance
Raisins may be preferable to sports supplement jelly beans and commercial energy gels.
Do Fruit & Nut Bars Cause Weight Gain?
Despite the caloric density of both nuts and dried fruit, they do not appear to...
