The Egg: From Villain to Victory
A notion made eggs the enemy of the heart, not science. Today eggs are back – too bad they are expensive. Here is the egg story
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Number One Diet 2025: Mediterranean
Mediterranean diet was again ranked the #1 diet for overall health. US News ranked it #1 for a number of categories.
Read MoreHealth Benefits of Fish Consumption
Fish is one of the healthiest foods a person can consume. Fish farms have improved practices, and even farm fish have advantages over grass fed beef.
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The Green Mediterranean Diet
The Green Mediterranean Diet promises less fatty liver, less visceral fat, and less mental decline with aging than the standard Mediterranean Diet.
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Red Meat: Is it good or bad? The answer is sometimes
Red meat is every bit as contentious as politics. In this case carnivores vs vegans – here is the latest data with references
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Fish Oil and Atrial Fibrillation
Fish oil capsules are a multi-billion dollar industry that was just hit with the reality that they may cause more harm than good.
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Medical Errors: Do We Really Kill That Many People?
Are medical errors really the third leading cause of death in the United States?
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Being a Doctor Does Not Mean You Can Think
Physicians are not taught critical thinking in medical school. Ben Carson is the perfect example. Still, my physician is a critical thinker, and so should yours.
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Kale is Still Good – Junk Science Takes the Internet
Kale was reported to be a source of thallium toxicity. But it isn’t. Kale is just fine. But the report shows how junk science and alternative medical practitioners can have a dangerous impact on what you think and eat — again.
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