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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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January 13, 2021

Boosting Anticancer Immunity with Forest Bathing

Visiting a forest can induce a significant increase in both the number and activity of...

January 11, 2021

What’s the Ideal Waist Size?

Increased risk of metabolic complications starts at an abdominal circumference of 31.5 inches in women...

January 8, 2021

Flashback Friday: How Much Should You Exercise?

Physical fitness authorities seem to have fallen into the same trap as the nutrition authorities,...

January 6, 2021

What’s the Ideal BMI?

Is there a unisex chart to see what your optimal weight might be based on...

January 4, 2021

Is the Obesity Paradox Real or a Myth?

How do we explain studies that suggest overweight individuals live longer?

FBF - The Weight-Loss Program That Got Better with Time

January 1, 2021

Flashback Friday: The Weight-Loss Program That Got Better with Time

The most well-published community-based lifestyle intervention in the medical literature is also one of the...

December 30, 2020

The Effects of Obesity on the Immune System and Kidney and Liver Diseases

What are the effects of weight loss on natural killer cell function, our first line...

December 28, 2020

The Effects of Obesity on Gallstones, Acid Reflux, and Cardiovascular Disease

Sufficient, sustained weight loss may cut the risk of fatal heart attacks and strokes in...

December 25, 2020

Flashback Friday: Dr. Greger in the Kitchen: My New Favorite Dessert

Dr. Greger whips up some matcha ice cream inspired by a recipe in his How...

December 23, 2020

The Effects of Obesity on Dementia, Brain Function, and Fertility

Weight loss can decrease dementia risk and improve mental performance and infertility.

December 21, 2020

The Effects of Obesity on Back Pain, Blood Pressure, Cancer, and Diabetes

Losing weight can reduce sciatica, hypertension, and cancer risk, and reverse type 2 diabetes.

December 18, 2020

Flashback Friday: Should Women Get Mammograms Starting at Age 40?

Various health organizations offer clashing mammogram recommendations that range from annual mammograms starting at age...

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