By preventing colon spasms, peppermint oil can both reduce the pain and discomfort of colonoscopies for the patient and make the scope easier to insert and withdraw for the doctor.

If depression can be induced with pro-inflammatory drugs, might an anti-inflammatory diet be effective in preventing and treating mood disorders?

Health authorities appear to have taken the patronizing view that the public can’t handle the truth and would rather the science be watered down.

Compared to bananas, does eating kiwi fruit decrease the incidence and severity of upper respiratory tract infections?

High-tech advances, such as PET scanning, offer new insight into the role cholesterol plays in both the amyloid cascade and vascular models of the development of Alzheimer’s dementia.

Is the sodium debate a legitimate scientific disagreement or a “controversy” manufactured by industry?

If the avoidance of sulfur-rich proteins and food additives can help prevent inflammatory bowel disease, might similar dietary changes help prevent relapses of ulcerative colitis?

What would happen if you centered your diet around vegetables, the most nutrient-dense food group?

Vegetables such as beets and arugula can improve athletic performance by improving oxygen delivery and utilization, but what about for those who really need it—such as those with emphysema, high blood pressure, and peripheral artery disease?

What is the latest science on the performance-enhancing qualities of nitrate-rich vegetables?