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Sunday, June 17, 2018
People taking amitriptyline for depression were 1.7-times more likely to commit suicide over 5 years
People taking escitalopram (Lexapro) for depression were 2.3-times more likely to commit suicide
People taking citalopram (Celexa) for depression were 2.6-times more likely to commit suicide
People taking fluoxetine for depression were 2.6-times more likely to commit suicide over 5 years
People taking sertraline (Zoloft) for depression were 2.9-times more likely to commit suicide
People taking paroxetine (Paxil) for depression were 4-times more likely to commit suicide
People taking trazodone for depression were 5-times more likely to commit suicide over 5 years
People taking venlafaxine (Effexor) for depression were 5.7-times more likely to commit suicide
People taking mirtazapine (Remeron) for depression were 9.5-times more likely to commit suicide
Saturday, June 16, 2018
Women consuming 2 diet drinks per day were 30% more likely to have cardiovascular event over 8.7 yrs
Women consuming 2 diet drinks per day, 50% more likely to die from cardiovascular disease over 8.7 y
Women consuming 2 diet drinks per day were 30% more likely to die over 8.7 years
Friday, June 15, 2018
Chocolate lowers diabetes risk 7-41% in men
Thursday, June 14, 2018
People eating 5 servings of fruits and vegetables per day lived 3.1 years longer
Wednesday, June 13, 2018
People consuming most chocolate, 13% less likely to have stroke, 17% less likely hemorrhagic stroke
People consuming the most chocolate were 10% less likely to have coronary heart disease
Tuesday, June 12, 2018
People consuming the most chocolate were 17% less likely to have a stroke over 10 years
Sunday, June 10, 2018
People who ate chocolate more than once a week were 48% less likely to get type 2 diabetes
Statins increase risk of Type 2 diabetes 46% due to decreased insulin secretion and sensitivity
Saturday, June 09, 2018
Higher levels of dairy fat byproducts in people associated with 46% lower risk of diabetes
Tuesday, May 29, 2018
People eating roughly one egg per day were 18% less likely to die from cardiovascular disease
People eating roughly one egg per day were 28% less likely to die from hemorrhagic stroke
People eating roughly one egg per day were 12% less likely to have ischemic heart disease
People eating roughly one egg per day were 14% less likely to have a major coronary event
People eating roughly one egg per day were 10% less likely to have an ischemic stroke
People eating roughly one egg per day were 26% less likely to have a hemorrhagic stroke
Monday, May 28, 2018
People given a statin had 25% more new cancers
Sunday, May 27, 2018
Women given a statin (pravastatin) had 12-times as much breast cancer
Saturday, May 26, 2018
Long-term statin use increases breast cancer 2-fold
Tuesday, May 22, 2018
Proton pump inhibitors (PPI’s) increase risk of major depression as much as 2-fold
Proton pump inhibitors (PPI’s) increase risk of Alzheimer’s by 44%
Monday, May 21, 2018
7 servings of fruits and vegetables per day associated with 33% lower risk of death over 7.7 years
2-3 servings of vegetables per day associated with 19% lower risk of death over 7.7 years
2-3 servings of fruit per day associated with 10% lower risk of death over 7.7 years
Sunday, May 20, 2018
Less than one serving of nuts per week associated with 11% lower mortality over 7 years
One to three servings of nuts per week associated with 25% lower mortality over 7 years
Three or more servings of nuts per week associated with 29% lower mortality over 7 years
Artificially-sweetened beverages associated with 3-fold greater risk of ischemic stroke
Artificially-sweetened beverages associated with 2.9-fold greater risk of Alzheimer’s disease
Saturday, May 19, 2018
Men with cholesterol of less than 160 mg/dL 60% MORE likely to die vs 160-199 mg/dL over 5-13 years
Men with total cholesterol of 200-239 mg/dL 18% LESS likely to die vs 160-199 mg/dL over 5-13 years
Men with cholesterol of 240 mg/dL or greater 24% LESS likely to die vs 160-199 mg/dL over 5-13 years
Women with cholesterol of less than 160 mg/dL 41% MORE likely to die over 5-13 years
Women with total cholesterol of 200-239 mg/dL NO MORE likely to die vs 160-199 mg/dL over 5-13 years
Women with total cholesterol of 240 mg/dL or greater were NO MORE likely to die vs 160-199 mg/dL
Friday, May 18, 2018
The one-fourth of women consuming the most coffee, 7% less likely to die compared to non-consumers
The one-fourth of men consuming the most coffee, 12% less likely to die compared to non-consumers
Thursday, May 17, 2018
2.8 times more people given lovastatin died than those given a placebo (0.50% vs 0.18%)
While statin use increased 68% (1999-2005), heart attacks increased 16%, strokes 45%!
Wednesday, May 16, 2018
Does fasting reduce metabolism? No, notes Jason Fung, MD
Does fasting cause muscle loss? No, notes Jason Fung, MD
Does fasting cause low blood sugar? No, notes Jason Fung, MD
Does fasting provoke overeating? No, notes Jason Fung, MD
High levels of leisure-time physical activity associated with lower risk of 13 cancers
Tuesday, May 15, 2018
As sugar intake increases, the risk of dying from heart attack or stroke increases
Carnitine, 3 grams per day, lowers total risk of death following a heart attack by 52%
Monday, May 14, 2018
Elevated bone lead levels associated with 25% greater risk of dying over 8.9 years
Elevated bone lead levels associated with 42% greater risk of cardiovascular death
Elevated bone lead levels associated with 87% greater risk of death from heart disease
Men with highest one-third hair mercury levels were 38% more likely to die over 13.9 years
Men with highest third hair mercury levels were 56% more likely to develop coronary heart disease
Men with one-fifth highest mercury levels were 2.2X more likely to have heart attack
Sunday, May 13, 2018
EDTA chelation reduced risk of death, heart attack 18% over 5 years in those with prior heart attack
EDTA chelation reduced risk of death by 43% over 1-5 years in diabetics with a prior heart attack
Niacin lowers risk of heart attack or dying from a heart attack by an average of 25%
Niacin lowers risk of stroke by an average of 26%
Niacin raises HDL by an average of 20%
Niacin lowers LDL by an average of 16%
Niacin lowers triglycerides by an average of 20%
Niacin lowers Lp(a) by an average of 28%
Niacin lowers C-reactive protein (CPR) by an average of 24%
Saturday, May 12, 2018
Elderly men who consumed the most cocoa were 47% less likely to die over 15 years
Elderly men who consumed the most cocoa were 50% less likely to die from CVD over 15 years
Friday, May 11, 2018
Eating chocolate 2X per week associated with 66% lower risk of cardiac death over 8 years
Thursday, May 10, 2018
Use of Viagra-type drugs associated with 31% lower risk of death over 7.5 years
Use of Viagra-type drugs associated with 38% lower risk of heart attack over 7.5 years
Women with normal blood pressure consuming less than 1925 mg potassium per day, 32% more strokes
Women consuming less than 1925 mg potassium per day 14% more likely to die than those consuming more
Wednesday, May 09, 2018
Men and women consuming them most fiber, 26-29 grams per day, were 22% less likely to die over 9 yrs
Tuesday, May 08, 2018
Low cholesterol levels associated with 2.3 times greater risk of Parkinson’s disease
Statins increase risk of Parkinson’s Disease by 58%
Taking both a statin and a nonstatin to lower cholesterol increases risk of Parkinson’s by 95%
Monday, May 07, 2018
People consuming the most olive oil were 26% less likely to die over 13 years compared to nonusers
People consuming the most olive oil were 44% less likely to die from CVD over 13 years
Each 2 teaspoons of olive oil per day associated with 7% lower risk of dying over 13 years
Each 2 teaspoons of olive oil per day associated with 13% lower risk of dying from CVD
Sunday, May 06, 2018
Drinking 3-5 cups of coffee per day is associated with 42% lower risk of suicide
Drinking 3-5 cups of coffee per day is associated with 35% lower risk of dying from diabetes
Drinking 3-5 cups of coffee per day associated w/ 31% lower risk of dying from neurological disease
Friday, May 04, 2018
Statin use is associated with a 1% to 12% increased risk of Alzheimer’s
Each 100 mg of dietary cholesterol intake associated with a 10% lower risk of Alzheimer’s
Thursday, May 03, 2018
Increasing dietary magnesium by 100 mg per day associated with 10% reduction in the risk of death
Increasing dietary magnesium by 100 mg per day is associated with 22% reduction in heart failure
Increasing dietary magnesium by 100 mg per day is associated with 7% reduction in stroke
Increasing dietary magnesium by 100 mg per day is associated with a 19% reduction in type 2 diabetes
Tuesday, May 01, 2018
Substituting 3% of animal protein with plant protein associated with 10% lower risk of death
Substituting 3% of processed red meat protein w/ plant protein associated w/ 34% lower risk of death
Substituting 3% of unprocessed red meat protein w/ plant protein, 12% lower risk of death
Substituting 3% of protein intake from eggs with plant protein associated w/ 19% lower risk of death
Thursday, April 12, 2018
Drinking 3.5 to 7 ounces of alcohol per week associated with 6 month shorter lifespan
Drinking 7 to 12.5 ounces of alcohol per week associated with 1-2 year shorter lifespan
Drinking more than 12.5 ounces of alcohol per week associated with 4-5 year shorter lifespan
Every 3.5 ounces of alcohol per week increases risk of stroke by 14%
Every 3.5 ounces of alcohol per week increases risk of coronary disease excluding heart attack by 6%
Every 3.5 ounces of alcohol per week increases risk of fatal hypertensive disease by 24%
Every 3.5 ounces of alcohol per week increases risk of fatal aortic aneurysm by 15%
Monday, April 09, 2018
Rosuvastatin (Crestor) increases risk of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) 9-fold
Pravastatin (Pravachol) increases risk of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) 16-fold
Atorvastatin (Lipitor) increases risk of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) 17-fold
Simvastatin (Zocor and FloL) increases risk of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) 23-fold
Lovastatin (Altoprev) increases risk of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) 107-fold
Thursday, April 05, 2018
Wheat germ found in whole wheat bread causes atherosclerosis says Steven Gundry, MD
Tuesday, March 27, 2018
Do statins increase cancer? Yes, according to three doctors
Saturday, March 24, 2018
Obesity prevalence among children increased from 10.1% in 2007-2008 to 13.9% in 2015-2016
Obesity prevalence among youth increased from 16.8% in 2007-2008 to 18.5% in 2015-2016
Obesity prevalence among adults increased from 33.7% in 2007-2008 to 39.6% in 2015-2016
Replacing refined-carbs with plant-based monounsaturated fat lowers coronary heart disease by 14%
Replacing saturated fat with plant-based monounsaturated fat lowers coronary heart disease by 17%
Replacing trans fats with plant-based monounsaturated fat lowers coronary heart disease by 20%
Saturday, March 03, 2018
People who skipped breakfast were 2.6 times more likely to have generalized atherosclerosis
Friday, March 02, 2018
People who eat more than 20% of calories at breakfast weigh less (160 lbs vs 183 lbs)
Wednesday, February 28, 2018
People who ate nuts 7-times or more per week were 20% less likely to die during follow-up
Tuesday, February 27, 2018
Men who skipped breakfast were 27% more likely to have coronary heart disease
Men who ate late at night were 55% more likely to have coronary heart disease
Japanese men and women who skipped breakfast were 18% more likely to have cardiovascular disease
Japanese men and women who skipped breakfast were 18% more likely to have a stroke
People who skipped breakfast were 27% more likely to have a cerebral hemorrhage over 15 years
Monday, February 26, 2018
Quercetin (1000 mg/day) reduced upper respiratory tract infections 9-fold after intense exercise
Sunday, February 25, 2018
One year weight loss on low-fat vs low-carb diet: 11.7 lbs vs 13.2 lbs
Saturday, February 24, 2018
FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb took over $550,000 from drug companies from 2013-2016
Friday, February 23, 2018
10% increase in ultra-processed food intake associated with 12% higher risk of cancer
10% increase in ultra-processed food intake associated with 11% higher risk of breast cancer
Thursday, February 22, 2018
People with the highest percent carbohydrate intake were 89% more likely to have dementia
People with the highest percent fat intake were 44% less likely to have dementia
People with the highest percent protein intake were 21% less likely to have dementia
People with the highest percent sugar intake were 30% more likely to have dementia
Monday, February 05, 2018
Girls who eat three meals per day have a lower body weight
Sunday, January 14, 2018
Butter consumption associated with 1% increased risk of death
Butter consumption not associated with cardiovascular disease
Butter consumption not associated with coronary heart disease
Butter consumption associated with 4% lower risk of diabetes
Butter consumption is not with associated stroke
Tuesday, November 07, 2017
Resveratrol prevents diabetes and extends lifespan of rats on high fat, high calorie diet
Tuesday, September 12, 2017
Two artificially sweetened beverages per day associated with 21% greater risk of diabetes in women
Two sugar-sweetened beverages per day associated with 43% greater risk of diabetes in women
Friday, September 08, 2017
Artificial sweeteners associated with 33% increased risk of diabetes
Pregnant mothers who consumed artificial sweeteners daily, 2.2 times greater risk of overweight baby
Thursday, August 31, 2017
Statins do NOT increase cancer survival, may increase risk of death 7%
Wednesday, August 09, 2017
2 cup/day increase in coffee consumption associated w/ 3% fewer breast cancer deaths in non-smokers
2-3 cups of coffee/day associated w/ 28% lower risk of head & neck cancer deaths in non-smokers
2 cup/day increase in coffee consumption assoc. w/ 7% more esophageal cancer deaths in non-smokers
Sunday, August 06, 2017
42% of CBD users stopped using traditional drugs
66% of users report CBD more effective than over-the-counter drugs
52% of users report CBD more effective than prescription drugs
Monday, July 17, 2017
Type 1 diabetics taking statins 1-6 years 3-times more likely to have cognitive impairment
Type 1 diabetics taking statins 7-12 years 5-times more likely to have cognitive impairment
Sunday, July 16, 2017
People eating 3 servings of vegetables per day lived 2.7 years longer
5 servings of fruits and vegetables per day associated with 26% lower risk of death over 4-26 years
Saturday, July 15, 2017
Raw vegetables, roughly 1-2 ounces per day, associated with 8% lower risk of death over 10-18 years
Raw vegetables, 1.8 to 3.5 ounces per day, associated with 15% lower risk of death over 10-18 years
Raw vegetables, 3.5 to 27 ounces per day, associated with 16% lower risk of death over 10-18 years
Tuesday, July 11, 2017
Walking 30-60 minutes per day associated with 11% lower risk of stroke
Men who walk 1-2 hours per day had a 37% lower risk of stroke than those walking 25 minutes or less
Men who walk 3 hours per day had a 64% lower risk of stroke than those walking 25 minutes or less
Wednesday, June 28, 2017
Men who drank 3-4 glasses of water per day were 35% less likely to have a fatal heart attack
Men who drank 5 or more glasses of water per day were 54% less likely to have a fatal heart attack
Women who drank 3-4 glasses of water per day were 46% less likely to have a fatal heart attack
Women who drank 5 or more glasses of water per day were 41% less likely to have a fatal heart attack
Tuesday, June 27, 2017
Pravastatin increases new cancers by 25% in the elderly
Friday, June 16, 2017
Excess weight affected 2.2 billion children and adults worldwide in 2015 or 30% of all people
4 Million People Die Each Year Worldwide from Being Overweight or Obese
In 2015, a total of 108 million children and 604 million adults were obese worldwide
Obesity has doubled in 70 countries since 1980
More than two thirds of deaths related to being overweight were due to cardiovascular disease
Friday, May 26, 2017
People 75 and older taking pravastatin (Pravachol) were 34% more likely to die over 8 years
People 65-74 taking pravastatin (Pravachol) were 8% more likely to die over 8 years
Monday, May 08, 2017
People whose maximum BMI was 25-29.9 (overweight) were 6% more likely to die over 12 years
People whose maximum BMI was 30-34.9 (obese I) were 24% more likely to die over 12 years
People whose maximum BMI was 35 or more (obese II) were 73% more likely to die over 12 years
Sunday, May 07, 2017
Phentermine causes weight loss in 84% of people
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Sunday, June 17, 2018
People taking amitriptyline for depression were 1.7-times more likely to commit suicide over 5 years
People taking escitalopram (Lexapro) for depression were 2.3-times more likely to commit suicide
People taking citalopram (Celexa) for depression were 2.6-times more likely to commit suicide
People taking fluoxetine for depression were 2.6-times more likely to commit suicide over 5 years
People taking sertraline (Zoloft) for depression were 2.9-times more likely to commit suicide
People taking paroxetine (Paxil) for depression were 4-times more likely to commit suicide
People taking trazodone for depression were 5-times more likely to commit suicide over 5 years
People taking venlafaxine (Effexor) for depression were 5.7-times more likely to commit suicide
People taking mirtazapine (Remeron) for depression were 9.5-times more likely to commit suicide
Saturday, June 16, 2018
Women consuming 2 diet drinks per day were 30% more likely to have cardiovascular event over 8.7 yrs
Women consuming 2 diet drinks per day, 50% more likely to die from cardiovascular disease over 8.7 y
Women consuming 2 diet drinks per day were 30% more likely to die over 8.7 years
Friday, June 15, 2018
Chocolate lowers diabetes risk 7-41% in men
Thursday, June 14, 2018
People eating 5 servings of fruits and vegetables per day lived 3.1 years longer
Wednesday, June 13, 2018
People consuming most chocolate, 13% less likely to have stroke, 17% less likely hemorrhagic stroke
People consuming the most chocolate were 10% less likely to have coronary heart disease
Tuesday, June 12, 2018
People consuming the most chocolate were 17% less likely to have a stroke over 10 years
Sunday, June 10, 2018
People who ate chocolate more than once a week were 48% less likely to get type 2 diabetes
Statins increase risk of Type 2 diabetes 46% due to decreased insulin secretion and sensitivity
Saturday, June 09, 2018
Higher levels of dairy fat byproducts in people associated with 46% lower risk of diabetes
Tuesday, May 29, 2018
People eating roughly one egg per day were 18% less likely to die from cardiovascular disease
People eating roughly one egg per day were 28% less likely to die from hemorrhagic stroke
People eating roughly one egg per day were 12% less likely to have ischemic heart disease
People eating roughly one egg per day were 14% less likely to have a major coronary event
People eating roughly one egg per day were 10% less likely to have an ischemic stroke
People eating roughly one egg per day were 26% less likely to have a hemorrhagic stroke
Monday, May 28, 2018
People given a statin had 25% more new cancers
Sunday, May 27, 2018
Women given a statin (pravastatin) had 12-times as much breast cancer
Saturday, May 26, 2018
Long-term statin use increases breast cancer 2-fold
Tuesday, May 22, 2018
Proton pump inhibitors (PPI’s) increase risk of major depression as much as 2-fold
Proton pump inhibitors (PPI’s) increase risk of Alzheimer’s by 44%
Monday, May 21, 2018
7 servings of fruits and vegetables per day associated with 33% lower risk of death over 7.7 years
2-3 servings of vegetables per day associated with 19% lower risk of death over 7.7 years
2-3 servings of fruit per day associated with 10% lower risk of death over 7.7 years
Sunday, May 20, 2018
Less than one serving of nuts per week associated with 11% lower mortality over 7 years
One to three servings of nuts per week associated with 25% lower mortality over 7 years
Three or more servings of nuts per week associated with 29% lower mortality over 7 years
Artificially-sweetened beverages associated with 3-fold greater risk of ischemic stroke
Artificially-sweetened beverages associated with 2.9-fold greater risk of Alzheimer’s disease
Saturday, May 19, 2018
Men with cholesterol of less than 160 mg/dL 60% MORE likely to die vs 160-199 mg/dL over 5-13 years
Men with total cholesterol of 200-239 mg/dL 18% LESS likely to die vs 160-199 mg/dL over 5-13 years
Men with cholesterol of 240 mg/dL or greater 24% LESS likely to die vs 160-199 mg/dL over 5-13 years
Women with cholesterol of less than 160 mg/dL 41% MORE likely to die over 5-13 years
Women with total cholesterol of 200-239 mg/dL NO MORE likely to die vs 160-199 mg/dL over 5-13 years
Women with total cholesterol of 240 mg/dL or greater were NO MORE likely to die vs 160-199 mg/dL
Friday, May 18, 2018
The one-fourth of women consuming the most coffee, 7% less likely to die compared to non-consumers
The one-fourth of men consuming the most coffee, 12% less likely to die compared to non-consumers
Thursday, May 17, 2018
2.8 times more people given lovastatin died than those given a placebo (0.50% vs 0.18%)
While statin use increased 68% (1999-2005), heart attacks increased 16%, strokes 45%!
Wednesday, May 16, 2018
Does fasting reduce metabolism? No, notes Jason Fung, MD
Does fasting cause muscle loss? No, notes Jason Fung, MD
Does fasting cause low blood sugar? No, notes Jason Fung, MD
Does fasting provoke overeating? No, notes Jason Fung, MD
High levels of leisure-time physical activity associated with lower risk of 13 cancers
Tuesday, May 15, 2018
As sugar intake increases, the risk of dying from heart attack or stroke increases
Carnitine, 3 grams per day, lowers total risk of death following a heart attack by 52%
Monday, May 14, 2018
Elevated bone lead levels associated with 25% greater risk of dying over 8.9 years
Elevated bone lead levels associated with 42% greater risk of cardiovascular death
Elevated bone lead levels associated with 87% greater risk of death from heart disease
Men with highest one-third hair mercury levels were 38% more likely to die over 13.9 years
Men with highest third hair mercury levels were 56% more likely to develop coronary heart disease
Men with one-fifth highest mercury levels were 2.2X more likely to have heart attack
Sunday, May 13, 2018
EDTA chelation reduced risk of death, heart attack 18% over 5 years in those with prior heart attack
EDTA chelation reduced risk of death by 43% over 1-5 years in diabetics with a prior heart attack
Niacin lowers risk of heart attack or dying from a heart attack by an average of 25%
Niacin lowers risk of stroke by an average of 26%
Niacin raises HDL by an average of 20%
Niacin lowers LDL by an average of 16%
Niacin lowers triglycerides by an average of 20%
Niacin lowers Lp(a) by an average of 28%
Niacin lowers C-reactive protein (CPR) by an average of 24%
Saturday, May 12, 2018
Elderly men who consumed the most cocoa were 47% less likely to die over 15 years
Elderly men who consumed the most cocoa were 50% less likely to die from CVD over 15 years
Friday, May 11, 2018
Eating chocolate 2X per week associated with 66% lower risk of cardiac death over 8 years
Thursday, May 10, 2018
Use of Viagra-type drugs associated with 31% lower risk of death over 7.5 years
Use of Viagra-type drugs associated with 38% lower risk of heart attack over 7.5 years
Women with normal blood pressure consuming less than 1925 mg potassium per day, 32% more strokes
Women consuming less than 1925 mg potassium per day 14% more likely to die than those consuming more
Wednesday, May 09, 2018
Men and women consuming them most fiber, 26-29 grams per day, were 22% less likely to die over 9 yrs
Tuesday, May 08, 2018
Low cholesterol levels associated with 2.3 times greater risk of Parkinson’s disease
Statins increase risk of Parkinson’s Disease by 58%
Taking both a statin and a nonstatin to lower cholesterol increases risk of Parkinson’s by 95%
Monday, May 07, 2018
People consuming the most olive oil were 26% less likely to die over 13 years compared to nonusers
People consuming the most olive oil were 44% less likely to die from CVD over 13 years
Each 2 teaspoons of olive oil per day associated with 7% lower risk of dying over 13 years
Each 2 teaspoons of olive oil per day associated with 13% lower risk of dying from CVD
Sunday, May 06, 2018
Drinking 3-5 cups of coffee per day is associated with 42% lower risk of suicide
Drinking 3-5 cups of coffee per day is associated with 35% lower risk of dying from diabetes
Drinking 3-5 cups of coffee per day associated w/ 31% lower risk of dying from neurological disease
Friday, May 04, 2018
Statin use is associated with a 1% to 12% increased risk of Alzheimer’s
Each 100 mg of dietary cholesterol intake associated with a 10% lower risk of Alzheimer’s
Thursday, May 03, 2018
Increasing dietary magnesium by 100 mg per day associated with 10% reduction in the risk of death
Increasing dietary magnesium by 100 mg per day is associated with 22% reduction in heart failure
Increasing dietary magnesium by 100 mg per day is associated with 7% reduction in stroke
Increasing dietary magnesium by 100 mg per day is associated with a 19% reduction in type 2 diabetes
Tuesday, May 01, 2018
Substituting 3% of animal protein with plant protein associated with 10% lower risk of death
Substituting 3% of processed red meat protein w/ plant protein associated w/ 34% lower risk of death
Substituting 3% of unprocessed red meat protein w/ plant protein, 12% lower risk of death
Substituting 3% of protein intake from eggs with plant protein associated w/ 19% lower risk of death
Thursday, April 12, 2018
Drinking 3.5 to 7 ounces of alcohol per week associated with 6 month shorter lifespan
Drinking 7 to 12.5 ounces of alcohol per week associated with 1-2 year shorter lifespan
Drinking more than 12.5 ounces of alcohol per week associated with 4-5 year shorter lifespan
Every 3.5 ounces of alcohol per week increases risk of stroke by 14%
Every 3.5 ounces of alcohol per week increases risk of coronary disease excluding heart attack by 6%
Every 3.5 ounces of alcohol per week increases risk of fatal hypertensive disease by 24%
Every 3.5 ounces of alcohol per week increases risk of fatal aortic aneurysm by 15%
Monday, April 09, 2018
Rosuvastatin (Crestor) increases risk of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) 9-fold
Pravastatin (Pravachol) increases risk of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) 16-fold
Atorvastatin (Lipitor) increases risk of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) 17-fold
Simvastatin (Zocor and FloL) increases risk of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) 23-fold
Lovastatin (Altoprev) increases risk of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) 107-fold
Thursday, April 05, 2018
Wheat germ found in whole wheat bread causes atherosclerosis says Steven Gundry, MD
Tuesday, March 27, 2018
Do statins increase cancer? Yes, according to three doctors
Saturday, March 24, 2018
Obesity prevalence among children increased from 10.1% in 2007-2008 to 13.9% in 2015-2016
Obesity prevalence among youth increased from 16.8% in 2007-2008 to 18.5% in 2015-2016
Obesity prevalence among adults increased from 33.7% in 2007-2008 to 39.6% in 2015-2016
Replacing refined-carbs with plant-based monounsaturated fat lowers coronary heart disease by 14%
Replacing saturated fat with plant-based monounsaturated fat lowers coronary heart disease by 17%
Replacing trans fats with plant-based monounsaturated fat lowers coronary heart disease by 20%
Saturday, March 03, 2018
People who skipped breakfast were 2.6 times more likely to have generalized atherosclerosis
Friday, March 02, 2018
People who eat more than 20% of calories at breakfast weigh less (160 lbs vs 183 lbs)
Wednesday, February 28, 2018
People who ate nuts 7-times or more per week were 20% less likely to die during follow-up
Tuesday, February 27, 2018
Men who skipped breakfast were 27% more likely to have coronary heart disease
Men who ate late at night were 55% more likely to have coronary heart disease
Japanese men and women who skipped breakfast were 18% more likely to have cardiovascular disease
Japanese men and women who skipped breakfast were 18% more likely to have a stroke
People who skipped breakfast were 27% more likely to have a cerebral hemorrhage over 15 years
Monday, February 26, 2018
Quercetin (1000 mg/day) reduced upper respiratory tract infections 9-fold after intense exercise
Sunday, February 25, 2018
One year weight loss on low-fat vs low-carb diet: 11.7 lbs vs 13.2 lbs
Saturday, February 24, 2018
FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb took over $550,000 from drug companies from 2013-2016
Friday, February 23, 2018
10% increase in ultra-processed food intake associated with 12% higher risk of cancer
10% increase in ultra-processed food intake associated with 11% higher risk of breast cancer
Thursday, February 22, 2018
People with the highest percent carbohydrate intake were 89% more likely to have dementia
People with the highest percent fat intake were 44% less likely to have dementia
People with the highest percent protein intake were 21% less likely to have dementia
People with the highest percent sugar intake were 30% more likely to have dementia
Monday, February 05, 2018
Girls who eat three meals per day have a lower body weight
Sunday, January 14, 2018
Butter consumption associated with 1% increased risk of death
Butter consumption not associated with cardiovascular disease
Butter consumption not associated with coronary heart disease
Butter consumption associated with 4% lower risk of diabetes
Butter consumption is not with associated stroke
Tuesday, November 07, 2017
Resveratrol prevents diabetes and extends lifespan of rats on high fat, high calorie diet
Tuesday, September 12, 2017
Two artificially sweetened beverages per day associated with 21% greater risk of diabetes in women
Two sugar-sweetened beverages per day associated with 43% greater risk of diabetes in women
Friday, September 08, 2017
Artificial sweeteners associated with 33% increased risk of diabetes
Pregnant mothers who consumed artificial sweeteners daily, 2.2 times greater risk of overweight baby
Thursday, August 31, 2017
Statins do NOT increase cancer survival, may increase risk of death 7%
Wednesday, August 09, 2017
2 cup/day increase in coffee consumption associated w/ 3% fewer breast cancer deaths in non-smokers
2-3 cups of coffee/day associated w/ 28% lower risk of head & neck cancer deaths in non-smokers
2 cup/day increase in coffee consumption assoc. w/ 7% more esophageal cancer deaths in non-smokers
Sunday, August 06, 2017
42% of CBD users stopped using traditional drugs
66% of users report CBD more effective than over-the-counter drugs
52% of users report CBD more effective than prescription drugs
Monday, July 17, 2017
Type 1 diabetics taking statins 1-6 years 3-times more likely to have cognitive impairment
Type 1 diabetics taking statins 7-12 years 5-times more likely to have cognitive impairment
Sunday, July 16, 2017
People eating 3 servings of vegetables per day lived 2.7 years longer
5 servings of fruits and vegetables per day associated with 26% lower risk of death over 4-26 years
Saturday, July 15, 2017
Raw vegetables, roughly 1-2 ounces per day, associated with 8% lower risk of death over 10-18 years
Raw vegetables, 1.8 to 3.5 ounces per day, associated with 15% lower risk of death over 10-18 years
Raw vegetables, 3.5 to 27 ounces per day, associated with 16% lower risk of death over 10-18 years
Tuesday, July 11, 2017
Walking 30-60 minutes per day associated with 11% lower risk of stroke
Men who walk 1-2 hours per day had a 37% lower risk of stroke than those walking 25 minutes or less
Men who walk 3 hours per day had a 64% lower risk of stroke than those walking 25 minutes or less
Wednesday, June 28, 2017
Men who drank 3-4 glasses of water per day were 35% less likely to have a fatal heart attack
Men who drank 5 or more glasses of water per day were 54% less likely to have a fatal heart attack
Women who drank 3-4 glasses of water per day were 46% less likely to have a fatal heart attack
Women who drank 5 or more glasses of water per day were 41% less likely to have a fatal heart attack
Tuesday, June 27, 2017
Pravastatin increases new cancers by 25% in the elderly
Friday, June 16, 2017
Excess weight affected 2.2 billion children and adults worldwide in 2015 or 30% of all people
4 Million People Die Each Year Worldwide from Being Overweight or Obese
In 2015, a total of 108 million children and 604 million adults were obese worldwide
Obesity has doubled in 70 countries since 1980
More than two thirds of deaths related to being overweight were due to cardiovascular disease
Friday, May 26, 2017
People 75 and older taking pravastatin (Pravachol) were 34% more likely to die over 8 years
People 65-74 taking pravastatin (Pravachol) were 8% more likely to die over 8 years
Monday, May 08, 2017
People whose maximum BMI was 25-29.9 (overweight) were 6% more likely to die over 12 years
People whose maximum BMI was 30-34.9 (obese I) were 24% more likely to die over 12 years
People whose maximum BMI was 35 or more (obese II) were 73% more likely to die over 12 years
Sunday, May 07, 2017
Phentermine causes weight loss in 84% of people
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