Why BPA Hasn’t Been Banned
If the synthetic estrogen BPA is linked to billions of dollars’ worth of medical problems a year why is it still allowed in the food … source
Friday Favorites: Ochratoxin and Breakfast Cereals, Herbs, Spices, and Wine
One of the few food contaminants found at higher levels in those eating plant-based diets are mycotoxins, fungal toxins in moldy … source
Are Organic Foods Healthier?
Test tube studies show advantages of organic produce, such as better cancer cell growth suppression, but what about in people, … source
Brain-Healthy Foods to Fight Aging
What is the best source of lutein, the primary carotenoid antioxidant in the brain? Subscribe to Dr. Greger’s free nutrition newsletter … source
How to Prevent Fainting
Syncope (known as fainting) triggered by standing, strong emotions, or common phobias to blood, injections, and injuries can be … source
Flashback Friday: Can Morbid Obesity Be Reversed Through Diet?
How extreme was Dr. Kempner’s rice diet compared to traditional surgical approaches? Is there a safer alternative? source
Are Weight Loss Pills Effective?
Studies show many doctors tend to overestimate the amount of weight loss caused by obesity drugs or were simply clueless. source
Dairy and Cancer
How do we explain the increased risk of prostate cancer but the decreased risk of colon cancer associated with dairy consumption … source
Researching the Health Effects of Marijuana
Politics, prejudice, and pressure coming from both sides adds to the complexity of cannabis research. New subscribers to our … source
Eczema Treatment with Coconut Oil, Mineral Oil, vs. Vaseline
Natural topical remedies for eczema are put to the test, including licorice root gel, St. John’s Wort cream, and emollients such as … source