Pork Tapeworms on the Brain
Neurocysticercosis, infection with pork tapeworm larvae brain parasites, is an increasingly serious public health problem...
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Friday Favorites: Does Sunscreen Cause or Prevent Skin Cancer? Which Type Is Best to Use?
Sunscreen is put to the test in a randomized controlled trial to see if it can actually prevent skin cancer. According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, only two sunscreen ingredients can be considered safe: zinc oxide and titanium dioxide.
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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.
Calcium Absorption: Soy Milk Versus Cow Milk
Soy milk should be shaken before pouring to get at the calcium that settles to...
Vegan Epidemic
Vitamin B12 deficiency is common among those eating vegetarian and particularly vegan diets because of...
American Vegans Placing Babies at Risk
Vitamin B12 is an imperative for those eating vegetarian and vegan diets, especially during pregnancy...
Did a Vegan Diet Kill This Baby?
Vitamin B12 deficiency can be life-threatening.
Calculate Your Healthy Eating Score
Rate your diet on a scale of 0 to 100 using the phytochemical index, and...
