Too Much Iodine Can Be as Bad as Too Little
Excessive intake of kelp (kombu) or thyroid-containing sausages can lead to iodine toxicity.
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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...
Egg Industry Blind Spot
To help deflect criticism from the cholesterol content of their product, the egg industry touts...
Avoiding Cholesterol is a No-Brainer
Eggs and brains are the two most concentrated sources of cholesterol in the diet.
Egg Cholesterol in the Diet
Cardiology experts warn that eating even a single egg a day may exceed the safe...
Is Milk and Mucus a Myth?
Do dairy products contribute to increased mucus (phlegm) production?
The Effect of Soy on Precocious Puberty
Meat, animal protein, and soy milk can affect premature breast development in girls.
