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Latest Episodes

Peanut Butter Smell Test for Alzheimer’s
May 29, 2015

A quick, non-invasive, and inexpensive test for the early detection of Alzheimer’s disease is developed using only a ruler and some peanut butter.

Can Oatmeal Reverse Heart Disease?
May 27, 2015

Less than 3% of Americans meet the daily recommended fiber intake despite research suggesting high-fiber foods such as whole grains can affect the progression of coronary heart disease.

Exercise vs. Drugs for Depression
March 11, 2015

Aerobic exercise interventions found comparable to antidepressant medication in the treatment of patients with major depressive disorder.

Improving on the Mediterranean Diet
March 09, 2015

What are the four problematic nutritional aspects of even plant-based Mediterranean diets?

Do Flexitarians Live Longer?
March 06, 2015

Does just reducing one’s intake of meat, dairy, and eggs significantly reduce mortality?

Which Parts of the Mediterranean Diet Extended Life?
March 04, 2015

Of all the components of a healthy Mediterranean Diet, which are associated with a longer lifespan?

PREDIMED: Does Eating Nuts Prevent Strokes?
March 02, 2015

A randomized controlled trial found that a Mediterranean-type diet can dramatically lower the risk of subsequent heart attacks. How does it compare with plant-based diet data?

The Mediterranean Diet or a Whole Food Plant-Based Diet?
February 27, 2015

A randomized controlled trial found that a Mediterranean-type diet can dramatically lower the risk of subsequent heart attacks. How does it compare with plant-based diet data?

Why Was Heart Disease Rare in the Mediterranean?
February 25, 2015

What was it about the diet on the Greek isle of Crete in the 1950s that made it so healthy?

Stool pH and Colon Cancer
February 23, 2015

Fermentation of fiber in the gut may help explain the dramatic differences in colorectal cancer incidence around the world.