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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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April 26, 2013

Carnitine, Choline, Cancer, & Cholesterol: The TMAO Connection

Expanding on the subject of my upcoming appearance on The Dr. Oz Show, a landmark...

April 24, 2013

Plant-Based Diets for Breast Pain

Plant-based diets appear to offer relief from a variety of menstrual symptoms, including cramping, bloating,...

April 22, 2013

The Safety of Tarragon

Longstanding concerns about certain isolated components of the spice tarragon have broadened into questions about...

April 19, 2013

Don’t Eat Too Much Nutmeg

The spice nutmeg may have a relatively narrow margin of safety.

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April 17, 2013

Update on Cinnamon for Blood Sugar Control

Cinnamon can no longer be considered a safe and effective treatment for diabetes.

April 15, 2013

Can Cellulite Be Treated with Diet?

Two theories about the buildup of subcutaneous fat, involving the chemical spermine and the hormone...

April 12, 2013

The McGovern Report

The story behind the first U.S. dietary recommendations report explains why, to this day, the...

April 10, 2013

Flaxseeds & Breast Cancer Survival: Clinical Evidence

A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, clinical trial of flax seeds in breast cancer patients finds flax...

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April 8, 2013

Flaxseeds & Breast Cancer Survival: Epidemiological Evidence

Lignan intake is associated with improved breast cancer survival in three recent population studies following...

April 5, 2013

Flaxseeds & Breast Cancer Prevention

Young women at high risk for breast cancer given just a teaspoon of ground flax...

graph showing breast cancer risk based on dietary fiber intake

April 3, 2013

Fiber vs. Breast Cancer

Inadequate fiber intake appears to be a risk factor for breast cancer, which can explain...

April 1, 2013

Flaxseeds for Sensitive Skin

Instead of treating sensitive skin topically, with lotions and creams, why not treat it from...

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