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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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October 21, 2022

Friday Favorites: Do Lutein Supplements Help with Brain Function?

Avocados, greens, and lutein and zeaxanthin supplements are put to the test for improving cognitive...

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October 19, 2022

The Return on Investment (ROI) for Employee Health and Wellness Programs

Workplace wellness programs report an average ROI of 3, returning $3 for every $1 invested.

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October 17, 2022

The Side Effects of Burning Incense

Burning incense has been found to generate about four times the particulate matter as burning...

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October 14, 2022

Friday Favorites: Can Alcohol Cause Cancer?

If even light drinking can cause cancer, why don’t doctors warn their patients about it?

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October 12, 2022

Foods That Cause and Help Halitosis (Bad Breath)

Most bad breath is due to the decay of sulfur-containing proteins.

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October 10, 2022

How to Naturally Treat Tongue Coating-Associated Halitosis (Bad Breath)

A high-fiber meal is put to the test to reduce bad breath.

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October 7, 2022

Friday Favorites: Benefits of Nutritional Yeast for Cancer

How can the beta glucan fiber in brewer’s, baker’s, and nutritional yeast improve wound healing...

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October 5, 2022

The Benefits of Fenugreek for Preventing and Treating Diabetes

The spice fenugreek contains 4-hydroxyisoleucine, a peculiar amino acid that may explain its benefits for...

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October 3, 2022

Low-Protein Diets for Parkinson’s Disease

How might we maximize the therapeutic efficiency of levodopa?

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September 30, 2022

Friday Favorites: Brain-Healthy Foods to Fight Aging

What is the best source of lutein, the primary carotenoid antioxidant in the brain?

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September 28, 2022

Fasting-Mimicking Diet Before and After Chemotherapy

How might we replicate the protective effects of fasting with food?

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September 26, 2022

Fasting Before and After Chemotherapy Put to the Test

Do the benefits of short-term fasting during cancer therapy found in the lab translate into...

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