Researching the Health Effects of Marijuana
Politics, prejudice, and pressure coming from both sides add to the complexity of cannabis research.
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Friday Favorites: Should We Be Concerned About Ochratoxin and Aflatoxin?
The overall cost-benefit ratio for mycotoxins depends on which food is contaminated. Is “toxic mold syndrome” real? And what do we do about toxic mold contamination of food?
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The Institute of Medicine Report on the Health Effects of Marijuana
What did the 2017 National Academies of Sciences’ 468-page report conclude about cannabis?
Avocados Lower Small Dense LDL Cholesterol
What are the effects of oatmeal, walnuts, extra virgin olive oil, and avocados on LDL...
Are Avocados Good for Your Cholesterol?
Can guacamole lower your cholesterol as well as other whole-food fat sources like nuts, or...
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 Risks of Oil Pulling
Oil pulling may help with tooth sensitivity, but the risk of inducing lipoid pneumonia outweighs...
Oil Pulling for Teeth Whitening and Bad Breath Tested
When oil pulling was put to the test for teeth whitening, halitosis, and dental enamel...
Oil Pulling Benefits for Plaque and Gingivitis
Oil pulling is put to the test head-to-head against chlorhexidine mouthwash for oral and dental...
Does Oil Pulling Help with Cancer?
What evidence exists to suggest oil pulling can effectively treat serious diseases, such as paralysis,...
Exclusion Diets for Eczema
Infants of mothers randomized to cut out eggs, milk, and fish were significantly less likely...
Best Foods to Avoid for Eczema
Randomized, double-blind, controlled trials suggest that excluding certain foods, such as eggs and chicken, can...
Topical Honey for Canker Sores
What works better against aphthous ulcers? Honey applied with a cotton swab three times a...
