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Why Might It Be Safer to Take NSAIDs Like Ibuprofen on an Empty Stomach?

NSAID painkillers like Advil and Aleve cause more than 100,000 hospitalizations and 16,500 deaths each year in the United States alone. Up to 30% of regular users develop stomach ulcers, yet most patients and doctors remain unaware of the true risks.

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February 4, 2026

Do the Health Impacts of Ultra-Processed Foods Apply to Plant-Based Meat Alternatives?

If the only ultra-processed food that appears to be killing people is meat, then plant-based...

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February 2, 2026

Which Ultra-Processed Foods Are the Worst in Driving the Association with Death and Disease?

Only two categories of ultra-processed foods have been associated with premature death.

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January 30, 2026

Friday Favorites: The Benefits of Gum Chewing for Halitosis (Bad Breath)

Are any gum flavors better than others?

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January 28, 2026

How Bad Are Ultra-Processed Foods?

Are there aspects of ultra-processed foods beyond their nutrient profile that contribute to their deleterious...

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January 26, 2026

What Are Ultra-Processed Foods?

How exactly is “ultra-processed” defined?

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January 23, 2026

Friday Favorites: Do Alkaline Diets Help Athletic Performance?

Can reducing acid-forming foods and boosting alkaline-forming foods replicate the performance-enhancing effects of sodium bicarbonate...

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January 21, 2026

Is Shrimp Bad for Cholesterol and Heart Disease?

Might asymptomatic food sensitivities to gluten, milk, peanuts, eggs, or shrimp increase the risk of...

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January 19, 2026

One of the Most Effective Single Pieces of Advice for Weight Loss

Complicated weight-loss programs can work, but what if we only had to focus on a...

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January 16, 2026

Friday Favorites: The Best Time to Exercise for Weight Loss

Burn off significantly more body fat exercising before meals, rather than after them.

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January 14, 2026

How to Boost Fat Burning by 25%

A single dietary change can increase our resting metabolic rate.

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January 12, 2026

How to Suppress Your Appetite and Naturally Boost GLP-1

Can eating more fiber result in eating fewer calories?

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January 9, 2026

Friday Favorites: Caffeine Shampoo and Rosemary Oil for Hair Growth

I cover natural topical treatments for hair growth, including pumpkin seed oil, caffeine, green tea,...

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