How Much Longer Do You Live on Statins?
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Is MSG Bad or Good for You?
Do the reactions ascribed to monosodium glutamate (MSG) represent a menace, myth, or marvel?
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Flashback Friday: The Role of Burger Viruses in Cancer
Polyomaviruses discovered in meat can survive cooking and pasteurization.
The True Benefits vs. Side Effects of Statins
A Mayo Clinic visualization tool can help you decide if cholesterol-lowering statin drugs are right...
Are Doctors Misleading Patients About Statin Risks and Benefits?
What is the dirty little secret of drugs for lifestyle diseases? If patients knew the...
Flashback Friday: The Benefits of Açai vs. Blueberries for Artery Function
What are the effects of açai berries, cooked and raw blueberries, grapes, cocoa, green tea,...
Who Should Take Statins?
How can you calculate your own personal heart disease risk and use it to determine...
How Much Do Doctors Actually Know About Nutrition?
See if you know more about basic nutrition than most doctors.
Flashback Friday: Does Aspartame Cause Cancer?
How should we parse the conflicting human data on intake of aspartame (Nutrasweet) and non-Hodgkin’s...
Fiber vs. Low FODMAP for SIBO Symptoms
It may not be the number of bacteria growing in your small intestine, but the...
Are Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) Tests Valid?
Even if we could accurately diagnose SIBO, if there is no difference in symptoms between...
Flashback Friday: Benefits of Rosemary for Brain Function
A half teaspoon of dried rosemary can improve cognitive function.
Fruits and Vegetables Put to the Test for Boosting Mood
A randomized controlled trial investigates diet and psychological well-being.
