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Preventing Liver Cancer with Coffee

Based on studies linking coffee consumption with lower liver cancer risk, coffee is put to the test to see if it can help reduce liver damage in those with hepatitis C.



Essential Tremor & Diet

Neurotoxins in chicken, such as the beta-carboline alkaloid harman, may explain the link between meat consumption and hand tremor, the most common movement disorder.



Is Liquid-Smoke Flavoring Carcinogenic?

Different brands of liquid smoke flavorings have been tested for DNA-damaging potential, p53 activation, and levels of known carcinogens. Smoked foods such as ham, turkey, barbequed chicken, herring, and salmon were also tested.



Eggs and Cholesterol: Patently False and Misleading Claims

Egg industry claims about egg safety found to be patently false, misleading, and deceptive by the U.S. Court of Appeals.



Childhood Tea Drinking May Increase Fluorosis Risk

Green tea consumption may help prevent cavities, but excessive consumption among young children may lead to dental fluorosis, due to the natural fluoride content of the plant.



Bacterial Vaginosis and Diet

A more plant-based diet may help prevent vaginal infections, one of the most common gynecological problems of young women.



Flaxseeds for Breast Pain

A tablespoon a day of ground flax seeds appears to improve ovarian function, and is considered a first-line therapy for breast pain associated with one’s period (cyclical mastalgia).



Treating Parkinson’s Disease with Diet

Plant-based diets in general, and certain plant foods in particular, may be used to successfully treat Parkinson’s disease—in part, by boosting L-DOPA levels.



Prolonged Liver-Function Enhancement from Broccoli

The boost in detoxifying enzymes triggered by cruciferous vegetable consumption may last for weeks!



Gerson Therapy for Cancer

Gerson Therapy is a largely diet-based alternative treatment for cancer. What have 65 years of medical research concluded about its efficacy and safety?



Risk Associated with Iron Supplements

Iron is a double-edged sword. If we don’t absorb enough, we risk anemia; but if absorb too much, we may increase our risk of cancer, heart disease, and a number of inflammatory conditions. Because the human body has no mechanism to rid itself of excess iron, one should choose plant-based (non-heme) sources, over which our body has some control.



What About the Caffeine?

Caffeine has positive cognitive and physiological effects at moderate doses.



Coffee and Cancer

Coffee consumption is associated with a modest reduction of total cancer incidence.



Better than Green Tea?

The antioxidant content of a number of popular beverages is compared: black tea, coffee, Coke, espresso, grape juice, green tea, hibiscus (Jamaica flower) tea, milk, Pepsi, Red Bull, red tea, red wine, and white wine. Which beats out even powdered (matcha) green tea?