Flashback Friday: Are Apples the Best Food for a Better Sex Life in Women?
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The largest study to date found that vegetarians have a 30% lower chance of developing depression over time.
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Flashback Friday: The Gladiator Diet and the First Studies on Vegetarian Athletes
Comparing the diets of the Roman gladiator “barley men” and army troopers to the modern...
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I quantify the risks of colon and rectal cancers from eating bacon, ham, hot dogs,...
IARC: Processed Meat Like Bacon Causes Cancer
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Flashback Friday: Is Ginger Beneficial in a Diabetic Diet?
Ground ginger and ginger tea are put to the test for blood sugar control.
Should You Get Personalized Genetic Risk Testing?
Overrated “precision medicine” may just be serving vested interests, and consumer DNA testing can be...
Do the Health Benefits of Peanut Butter Include Longevity?
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Flashback Friday: Benefit of Dates for Colon Health
Seven dates a day for three weeks are put to the test in a randomized...
