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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 10, 2023

Friday Favorites: Coconut Water for Athletic Performance vs. Sports Drinks

Coconut water is tested head-to-head against plain water and sports drinks in athletes.

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March 8, 2023

Does Coffee Inhibit Iron Absorption? What Are the Effects of Having Too Much Iron?

Coffee and common herbal teas impair iron absorption, which may help explain some of their...

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March 6, 2023

Comparing Vegetarian and Vegan Athletic Performance, Endurance, and Strength

Long-term plant-based eating may improve exercise capacity and endurance.

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March 3, 2023

Friday Favorites: Do Sunflower Seeds Cause Acne?

Should we be concerned about the pimples, cadmium, and “colonic crunch” associated with consumption of...

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March 1, 2023

The Role of Endotoxins in Alzheimer’s and Dementia

Why can a single meal high in saturated fat impair cognition?

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February 27, 2023

Dr. Greger in the Kitchen: Groatnola

Dr. Greger whips up another of his go-to breakfast meals.

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February 24, 2023

Friday Favorites: Best Foods to Avoid for Eczema & Exclusion Diets for Eczema

Randomized, double-blind, controlled trials suggest that excluding certain foods, such as eggs and chicken, can...

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February 22, 2023

Vinegar for Blood Sugar Control and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Treatment

Apple cider vinegar may help with ovulatory function in those with PCOS.

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February 20, 2023

Does Getting Enough Sleep Help You Lose Weight?

Even getting just one more hour of sleep a night may help with weight control.

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February 17, 2023

Friday Favorites: How Much Lead Is in Organic Chicken Soup (Bone Broth)?

Let’s review lead from occupational exposures, shooting ranges, eggs, and bone broth.

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February 15, 2023

Does Lack of Sleep Cause You to Gain Weight?

Those randomized to 8.5 hours of sleep a night lost significantly more body fat than...

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February 13, 2023

The Best Diet for Fibromyalgia and Other Chronic Pain Relief

Anti-inflammatory diets can be effective in alleviating chronic pain syndromes.

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