Food Sources of PCB Chemical Pollutants
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Too Much Iodine Can Be as Bad as Too Little
Excessive intake of kelp (kombu) or thyroid-containing sausages can lead to iodine toxicity.
Pregnant Vegans at Risk for Iodine Deficiency
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Saffron vs. Aricept
The spice saffron was compared to donepezil (Aricept), a leading drug treatment for slowing the...
Saffron for the Treatment of Alzheimer’s
In a double-blind study, the spice saffron beat out placebo in the treatment of Alzheimer's...
Avoiding Epilepsy Through Diet
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Pork Tapeworms on the Brain
Neurocysticercosis, infection with pork tapeworm larvae brain parasites, is an increasingly serious public health problem...
Do Doctors Make the Grade?
Doctors and other health professionals were put to the test for their nutrition knowledge regarding...
