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A Skeptic’s Look at Herbal Supplements and Alternative Therapies
Read some of the skeptic’s views at the Science Based Medicine Read more
Ketogenic diet does not “beat chemo for almost all cancers”
One of the difficult things about science-based medicine is determining what is and isn’t quackery. While it is quite obvious that modalities such as homeopathy, acupuncture, reflexology, Read more
Ketogenic diets as an adjuvant cancer therapy: History and potential mechanism
Source: Ketogenic diets as an adjuvant cancer therapy: History and potential Read more
This Is the Best Way to Wash Apples, Researchers Say
What’s the best way to rid your Galas and Fujis of potentially risky pesticides? Source: This Is the Best Way to Wash Apples, Researchers Read more
Can Change in Diet Lower Mortality Risk?
Fish consumption may reduce disease activity in rheumatoid arthritis, a new study shows. Source: Can Change in Diet Lower Mortality Read more
Slice The Price Of Fruits And Veggies, Save 200,000 Lives?
We know eating more produce is good for your heart. Now computer models suggest slashing its price by about a third could result in dramatically lower death rates from heart disease and Read more
Is Organic More Nutritious? New Study Adds To The Evidence
Organic dairy and meat contain significantly more omega-3s than their conventional counterparts, a huge new study finds. It’s the latest research to show organic production can boost Read more
Babies Who Eat Rice Cereal Have Higher Arsenic Levels, Study Finds
Multiple studies have found that rice-based foods contain traces of arsenic. Now a study finds babies fed rice cereals and other rice-based snacks have higher concentrations of arsenic in Read more
Sleep Munchies: Why It’s Harder To Resist Snacks When We’re Tired
A new study finds that too little sleep boosts a signal in the body that may drive a stronger desire to eat. It’s the latest evidence linking sleep deprivation to overeating and Read more
Can A Vegan Diet Give You All You Need? German Nutritionists Say ‘Nein’
Berlin has become a vegan mecca, with ice cream shops, restaurants and even butchers catering to a plant-based diet. Now Germany’s nutritionists warn that a vegan diet can’t Read more
Loathed By Farmers, Loved By Ancients: The Strange History Of Tiger Nuts
One of the worst weeds in the world had its start as an ancient and valuable tuber used for food and medicine. Now tiger nuts are making a comeback in the health food aisle. Source: Loathed Read more
Breaking Down The Science Of Picky Eating
What makes us dislike certain foods? And why is everyone so concerned about what you’re eating, anyway? Jane Kauer, an anthropologist who has studied the topic, helps answer our Read more
Americans Eat More Greens
Americans buy twice as many packages of bagged salad greens as heads of lettuce these days. Is the bagged stuff just as good? If it gets you to eat more leafy greens, yes. Source: As Bagged Read more
Subsidizing Crops
There’s a disconnect between what we’re told to eat and what crops the U.S. subsidizes. Many critics blame farm policy for promoting bad eating habits. The reality is a lot more Read more
Organic Vs. ‘Non-GMO’
Sales of food labeled “non-GMO” are booming, and it’s starting to annoy organic food companies. They see the non-GMO label as cut-rate competition that doesn’t Read more
Sugar Shocked? The Rest Of Food Industry Pays For Lots Of Research, Too
A recent study revealed the sugar industry’s efforts 50 years ago to shape medical opinion on how sugar affects health. But today, scores of companies continue to fund food and Read more
When Food Firms Cut The Salt, What Do They Put In Instead?
Too much salty goodness isn’t great for health. Food companies looking to cut the sodium while keeping the flavor have a promising candidate: potassium chloride. But it’s far Read more
Teen Creates App So Bullied Kids Never Have To Eat Alone
Natalie Hampton knows what it’s like to have no one to sit with during school lunch. So she created Sit With Us, an app that helps kids find friendly harbors in the crowd. Source: Read more
Chill Out: Stress Can Override Benefits Of Healthful Eating
Stress takes a toll on our bodies. And a new study suggests stress can diminish the benefits of more healthful food choices. But experts say a range of strategies can help people cope with Read more
Carrageenan Backlash: Food Firms Are Ousting A Popular Additive
Food manufacturers are under pressure to replace carrageenan, an ingredient that’s widely used in products — from protein drinks to sliced deli meat. The organic industry just moved Read more