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Eliminating Conflicts of Interest in Medical Research
The medical profession appears more interested in disclosing and “managing” conflicts of interest than prohibiting them.
Disclosing Conflicts of Interest in Medical Research
Billions in fines for bribery and suppressing data may just be the cost of doing business for drug companies, but surely doctors themselves have more integrity.
Increasing Protein Intake After Age 65
What is the optimal source and amount of protein for senior citizens?
Animal Protein Compared to Cigarette Smoking
Only about one in 10,000 people make it to be 100 years old. What’s their secret?
Ginger for Nausea, Menstrual Cramps, and Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Powdered ginger can be a highly effective, cheap, easy-to-use, safer treatment for nausea, migraine headaches, and menstrual blood loss and pain. Does it also work for IBS intestinal cramping?
Pomegranate vs. Placebo for Prostate Cancer
Pomegranate juice for prostate cancer was finally put to the test in a randomized controlled clinical trial.
Could Lactose Explain the Milk & Parkinson’s Disease Link?
Neurotoxin contamination of the dairy supply doesn’t explain why the association between Parkinson’s disease and skim milk consumption is as strong as the association with whole milk.
Why is Nutrition So Commercialized?
Why is the field of nutrition often more about marketing products than educating people about the fundamentals of healthy eating?
Maternal Diet May Affect Stress Responses in Children
Single meals can affect testosterone and cortisol (stress hormone) levels. Some foods eaten regularly during pregnancy may even reprogram children’s responses to stress later in life.
How to Avoid the Obesity-Related Plastic Chemical BPA
90% of our exposure to the hormone-disrupting chemical bisphenol A comes from certain components of our diet.