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Childhood Constipation and Cow’s Milk
August 18, 2014

The elimination of all dairy products was found to cure constipation in up to 100% of kids tested, leading to a resolution of rectal inflammation and complications such as anal fissures.

Second Strategy to Cooking Broccoli
August 15, 2014

Adding myrosinase enzymes in the form of even a pinch of mustard powder to cooked cruciferous (cabbage-family) vegetables like kale, collards or Brussels sprouts can offer anti-cancer sulforaphane levels comparable to raw, removing the necessity to pre-ch

Inhibiting Platelet Aggregation with Berries
August 13, 2014

The number one killer of Americans may be not eating enough fruit. Even if we just met the recommendations for fruit and vegetable intake we could save more than 100,000 people a year. One of the mechanisms by which plant foods protect us is by keeping ou

Illegal Drugs in Chicken Feathers
August 11, 2014

By testing chicken feathers for chemical residues, researchers aim to find out what the poultry industry is feeding their birds. The presence of banned drugs and a broad range of pharmaceuticals raises concern, recalling the time in which DES was fed to c

What’s the Best Mouthwash?
August 08, 2014

There’s a cheap concoction one can make at home that safely wipes out cavity-forming bacteria on our teeth better than chlorhexidine mouthwash and also reduces their plaque-forming ability.

Which Vegetable Binds Bile Best?
August 06, 2014

Which foods are best at removing carcinogenic bile acids from the body: asparagus, beets, broccoli, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, collards, eggplant, green beans, kale, mustard greens, okra, or peppers? And do they work better raw or cooked?

Breast Cancer and Constipation
August 04, 2014

The reason why women who have more frequent bowel movements appear to be at lower risk for breast cancer may be because bile acids absorbed from our intestines concentrate in the breast and have a estrogen-like tumor promoting effect.

From Table to Able: Combating Disabling Diseases with Food
August 01, 2014

Dr. Greger has scoured the world's scholarly literature on clinical nutrition and developed this new presentation based on the latest in cutting-edge research exploring the role diet may play in preventing, arresting, and even reversing some of our leadin

Evidence-Based Medicine or Evidence-Biased?
July 30, 2014

Evidence-based medicine may ironically bias medical professionals against the power of dietary intervention.

Saving Lives By Treating Acne With Diet
July 28, 2014

Over-activated TOR signaling may help explain link between acne and subsequent risk for prostate and breast cancer.