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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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March 29, 2013

Flaxseeds vs. Diabetes

A daily tablespoon of ground flax seeds for a month appears to improve fasting blood...

March 27, 2013

Was It the Flaxseeds, Fat Restriction, or Both?

Researchers set out to find out what it was about a flax seed-supplemented, lower-fat diet...

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March 25, 2013

Flaxseeds vs. Prostate Cancer

What happens when men with prostate cancer and prostatic intraepithelial neoplasia (PIN) are placed on...

March 22, 2013

Salmonella in Chicken & Turkey: Deadly but Not Illegal

Hundreds of thousands of Americans are Salmonella-poisoned by poultry every year—yet it remains legal to...

March 20, 2013

Raisins vs. Jelly Beans for Athletic Performance

Raisins may be preferable to sports supplement jelly beans and commercial energy gels.

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March 18, 2013

Do Fruit & Nut Bars Cause Weight Gain?

Despite the caloric density of both nuts and dried fruit, they do not appear to...

March 15, 2013

Prunes vs. Metamucil vs. Vegan Diet

The average number of bowel movements a week is compared between those eating prunes, those...

March 13, 2013

Dried Apples, Dates, Figs, or Prunes for Cholesterol?

A comparison of the cholesterol-lowering potential of four dried fruits—apples, dates, figs, and plums.

March 11, 2013

Eggs vs. Cigarettes in Atherosclerosis

A similar exponential increase in carotid artery plaque buildup was found for smokers and egg...

March 8, 2013

Herbal Tea Update: Rooibos & Nettle

Rooibos (red) tea may reduce stress levels by suppressing adrenal gland function. Nettle tea is...

March 6, 2013

Herbal Tea Update: Hibiscus

Hibiscus tea elevates the antioxidant level of one's bloodstream within an hour of consumption.

March 4, 2013

Treating Parkinson’s Disease with Diet

Plant-based diets in general, and certain plant foods in particular, may be used to successfully...

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