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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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June 17, 2016

Which Has More Caramel Coloring Carcinogens: Coke or Pepsi?

How many cola cancer cases are estimated to be caused by Coke and Pepsi in...

June 15, 2016

Gut Dysbiosis: Starving Our Microbial Self

Inadequate consumption of prebiotics—the fiber and resistant starch concentrated in unprocessed plant foods—can cause a...

June 13, 2016

Is It Worth Switching from White Rice to Brown?

What happens when brown rice is put to the test in a randomized controlled crossover...

June 10, 2016

Is Fish “Brain Food” for Older Adults?

Why has fish consumption been associated with cognitive impairment and loss of executive function?

June 8, 2016

Reductionism and the Deficiency Mentality

How the food, drug, and supplement industries have taken advantage of the field of nutrition’s...

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June 6, 2016

Natural Treatments for Morning Sickness

Can cannabis and ginger be considered safe and effective treatments for hyperemesis gravidarum (severe morning...

June 3, 2016

Lose Two Pounds in One Sitting: Taking the Mioscenic Route

Our physiology evolved for millions of years eating a plant-based diet. What would happen if...

June 1, 2016

Wheatgrass Juice for Ulcerative Colitis

A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial found wheatgrass juice to be safe and effective in the...

May 30, 2016

Striking with the Root: Turmeric Curcumin and Ulcerative Colitis

A double-blind, placebo-controlled trial found a dramatic effect of the anti-inflammatory spice pigment curcumin against...

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May 27, 2016

How to Prevent Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease

Avoid sugary and cholesterol-laden foods to reduce the risk of our most common cause of...

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May 25, 2016

Slow Your Beating Heart: Beans vs. Exercise

A cup a day of beans, chickpeas, or lentils for three months may slow resting...

May 23, 2016

Finger on the Pulse of Longevity

To maximize our lifespan, the target resting heart rate may be one beat a second...

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