The Effects of Obesity on Gallstones, Acid Reflux, and Cardiovascular Disease
Sufficient, sustained weight loss may cut the risk of fatal heart attacks and strokes in...
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What Is Plantar Fasciitis (and Other Causes of Heel Pain)?
How to differentiate between plantar fasciitis and other causes of heel pain, such as heel fat pad atrophy.
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Flashback Friday: Dr. Greger in the Kitchen: My New Favorite Dessert
Dr. Greger whips up some matcha ice cream inspired by a recipe in his How...
The Effects of Obesity on Dementia, Brain Function, and Fertility
Weight loss can decrease dementia risk and improve mental performance and infertility.
The Effects of Obesity on Back Pain, Blood Pressure, Cancer, and Diabetes
Losing weight can reduce sciatica, hypertension, and cancer risk, and reverse type 2 diabetes.
Flashback Friday: Should Women Get Mammograms Starting at Age 40?
Various health organizations offer clashing mammogram recommendations that range from annual mammograms starting at age...
The Best Knee Replacement Alternative for Osteoarthritis Treatment
Is there a nonsurgical alternative to knee replacement surgery that instead treats the cause and...
Fasting for Autoimmune Diseases
Various fasting regimens have been attempted for inflammatory autoimmune diseases such as lupus, ankylosing spondylitis,...
Flashback Friday: Increasing Protein Intake After Age 65
What is the optimal source and amount of protein for senior citizens?
Fasting for Rheumatoid Arthritis
Fasting, followed by a plant-based diet, is put to the test for autoimmune inflammatory joint...
Does Marijuana Cause Strokes and Heart Attacks?
The temporary quintupling of heart attack risk associated with cannabis smoking may be due to...
Flashback Friday: Chocolate and Stroke Risk
Dark chocolate is pitted against milk chocolate in a test of artery function.
Do Vitamin B12 Supplements Cause Bone Fractures and Lung Cancer?
What do randomized controlled trials of high-dose daily vitamin B12 supplementation show about the effects...
