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Nutrition Facts with Dr. Greger

English, Health / Medicine, 1 season, 322 episodes, 3 days, 11 hours, 29 minutes
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Have you ever wondered if there’s a natural way to lower your high blood pressure, guard against Alzheimers, lose weight, and feel better? Well as it turns out there is. Michael Greger, M.D. FACLM, founder of NutritionFacts.org, and author of the instant New York Times bestseller “How Not to Die” celebrates evidence-based nutrition to add years to our life and life to our years.
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Migraine Relief

Dietary solutions to migraine headaches
2/1/202413 minutes, 3 seconds
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Q&A with Dr. Greger 11

Today on the NutritionFacts Podcast, I have answers to a wide variety of your questions.
1/25/202423 minutes, 57 seconds
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Mushroom Power

Many mushrooms have medicinal properties that may surprise you.
1/18/202416 minutes, 23 seconds
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The Best Diet for COVID and Long COVID

How do we stay healthy while so many continue to test positive for the virus?
1/11/202419 minutes, 45 seconds
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Is Yoga Good for You? Part 2

Today on the NutritionFacts Podcast, we continue our series on the health benefits of yoga.
1/4/202420 minutes, 48 seconds
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Is Yoga Good for You? Part 1

The answer may surprise you.
12/28/202314 minutes, 43 seconds
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Hormones and Menopause

Today on the NutritionFacts Podcast, we explore some of the best ways to manage the symptoms of menopause.
12/21/202312 minutes, 40 seconds
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Getting Creative with Creatine

The pros and cons of this popular supplement
12/14/202314 minutes, 27 seconds
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Protecting Our Vision

Dietary remedies for keeping our eyes healthy
12/7/202311 minutes, 17 seconds
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Angiogenesis and Why It Matters

The creation of new blood vessels can fuel tumors and the accumulation of body fat
11/30/202310 minutes, 28 seconds
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Why Eat Plants?

Today on the NutritionFacts Podcast, we take a close look at the pros and cons of plant-based eating
11/23/202311 minutes, 22 seconds
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Vegetarian Athletes

Plant-based eating brings real advantages to our athletic performance
11/16/202310 minutes, 4 seconds
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The Best Time to Exercise for Weight Loss

Before meals? Afterwards ? An exercise hack for shedding body fat
11/9/202312 minutes, 14 seconds
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Is Spicy Food Good for You?

Not only delicious, but perhaps life-extending, too
11/2/202313 minutes, 2 seconds
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Keep Your Kidneys Healthy

We can’t live without this special filter system for our body
10/26/202314 minutes, 51 seconds
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Are Plant-Based Meat Substitutes Healthy?

A randomized controlled trial of plant-based meats offers some insight
10/19/202313 minutes, 48 seconds
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How to Prevent Cellular Aging

Keeping your telomeres healthy
10/12/202316 minutes, 37 seconds
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Make Mosquitos Like You Less

Surprising dietary remedies to keep away our biting friends
10/5/202311 minutes, 51 seconds
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Chronic Pain Relief

Anti-inflammatory diets can be effective in alleviating chronic pain syndromes.
9/28/202314 minutes, 42 seconds
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A Plant-Based Pregnancy

The special dietary demands of pregnancy and breastfeeding
9/21/202315 minutes, 11 seconds
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Q&A with Dr. Greger 10

I answer a wide variety of your questions from my treadmill.
9/14/202319 minutes, 48 seconds
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Sweetener Side Effects

Sorting out the safety and efficacy of aspartame, stevia, Splenda, erythritol, and monk fruit
9/7/202317 minutes, 4 seconds
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Exercise and Weight Loss

How much exercise do we need to lose weight? What kind of exercise is best?
8/31/202310 minutes, 47 seconds
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Reverse Stage 3 Cancer with Fasting?

A promising case study on lymphoma
8/24/202313 minutes, 15 seconds
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Fecal Transplants (and, yes, that’s a thing)

Fecal transplants can be used to treat colitis, depression, bipolar disorder, and alcoholism.
8/17/202314 minutes, 17 seconds
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The Best Mosquito Repellent

Today on the NutritionFacts Podcast, we have the details on DEET and some natural alternatives.
8/10/20239 minutes, 3 seconds
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Research Roundup 2

The latest research on how to eat less meat, reversing kidney failure, and the connection between stress and our breath
8/3/202314 minutes, 40 seconds
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The Flower Power of Hibiscus Tea

The hibiscus plant has flamboyant, beautiful flowers and real health benefits.
7/27/202316 minutes, 59 seconds
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The Oatmeal Cure

The surprising power of a very unassuming food.
7/20/202316 minutes, 13 seconds
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Women’s Health

Today on the NutritionFacts Podcast, we look at the latest research on endometriosis, the potential cancer-fueling estrogenic effects from eggs and processed meat, and the effect of soy on uterine fibroids.
7/13/202317 minutes, 56 seconds
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Chronic Pain Relief

Anti-inflammatory diets are an excellent way to help us alleviate chronic pain syndrome.
7/6/202313 minutes, 3 seconds
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Get the Lead Out

Today on the NutritionFacts Podcast, we explore the best ways to use diet to help lower heavy metal levels in our body.
6/29/202313 minutes, 19 seconds
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Treating Parkinson’s with Diet

Parkinson’s is caused by a deficiency in dopamine, so what if you ate foods rich in the dopamine precursor levodopa?
6/22/202312 minutes, 39 seconds
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Get Some Sleep

Did you know you can gain weight if you don’t get enough sleep?
6/15/202316 minutes, 8 seconds
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Research Roundup

Today on the NutritionFacts Podcast, we inaugurate a new series that brings you the latest on a variety of topics. Our first Research Roundup includes the benefits of vinegar for blood sugar control, how coffee can impair iron absorption, and what happens to your brain when you eat a meal high in saturated fat.
6/8/202316 minutes, 15 seconds
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Dr. Greger in The Kitchen

Feel like some tasty matcha ice cream or an insanely healthy vegetable smoothie? How about some groatnola? You’ve come to the right place.
6/1/202316 minutes, 10 seconds
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Tongue Scraping (Part II)

How can tongue scraping boost our cardiovascular health? Welcome to the NutritionFacts Podcast.
5/25/202313 minutes
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Tongue Scraping (Part I)

Today on the NutritionFacts Podcast, we take a look at some interesting facts about tongue scraping.
5/18/202314 minutes, 44 seconds
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A Healthy Brain Is a Happy Brain

It’s one part of your body you really can’t do without.
5/11/202317 minutes, 1 second
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The Best Diet for Athletic Performance

You run, you jump, you walk. What do you eat?
5/4/202321 minutes, 34 seconds
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NutritionFacts Grab Bag 27

Today on the NutritionFacts Podcast, we take a look at higher bone fracture rates in vegans, making vitamin K2 from green leafy vegetables, and what we learned from the cigarette tax.
4/27/202323 minutes, 18 seconds
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The Right Idea, the Wrong Message

Those healthy foods that add life to your years? Just don't say they’re good for you.
4/20/202317 minutes, 56 seconds
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The Robin Hood of Science

Hear the story of how one researcher made nearly every scientific paper ever published free to anyone, anywhere in the world.
4/13/202310 minutes, 43 seconds
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Is This the End of the Cholesterol Controversy?

The correlation between high cholesterol and heart disease is settled once and for all.
4/6/202310 minutes, 37 seconds
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Q&A with Dr. Greger 9

I’m on my treadmill and ready to answer your questions about nutrition.
3/30/202321 minutes, 54 seconds
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Coffee: Sip or Skip?

The case for drinking coffee is stronger than ever.
3/23/202317 minutes, 37 seconds
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B12 and Vitamin D Supplements

If you eat a plant-based diet, should you supplement with B12 and vitamin D? The answer may surprise you.
3/16/20238 minutes, 5 seconds
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Cholesterol and Diabetes Q&A

There is no shortage of questions about these two increasingly common medical conditions: high cholesterol and diabetes.
3/9/20238 minutes, 41 seconds
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Do You Need to Be Gluten-Free?

A lot of people have gluten-free diets, but is it for you?
3/2/202317 minutes, 39 seconds
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Health Equity and Longevity

The color of our skin should not determine the length and quality of our lives.
2/23/202315 minutes, 19 seconds
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NutritionFacts Grab Bag 26

Is burning incense safe? Can we control hot flashes with diet? What’s up with fenugreek? Here are some answers.
2/16/202315 minutes, 22 seconds
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Healthy Bones

Let’s talk about how to keep your bones healthy and strong.
2/9/202316 minutes, 17 seconds
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Q&A with Dr. Greger 8

Today on the NutritionFacts Podcast, I answer a wide variety of your questions.
2/2/202325 minutes, 28 seconds
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Fasting and Cancer (Part II)

Should we feed cancer? Starve it? Today on the NutritionFacts Podcast, we have more answers on the effects of fasting on cancer.
1/26/202311 minutes, 42 seconds
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Fasting and Cancer (Part I)

There is research that points to a growing body of evidence that fasting can have positive effects on cancer patients.
1/19/202312 minutes, 27 seconds
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Bad Breath

If you have halitosis, you probably don’t know it. Here are some steps you can take to avoid bad breath.
1/12/202312 minutes, 26 seconds
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Getting Healthy at Work

It turns out that many of the companies we work for are just as interested in our health as we are.
1/5/202311 minutes, 13 seconds
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Help for Your Skin

Many types of foods are better for our skin, and I’ll discuss some of them.
12/29/202210 minutes, 44 seconds
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All You Need to Know About Allulose

It tastes pretty sweet and looks a lot like sugar, but is it good for you?
12/22/202215 minutes, 9 seconds
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Industry Bias: Misleading Us About Meat (Part II)

Worried about getting cancer or dying prematurely? You might want to ignore dietary recommendations brought to you by Big Sugar and Big Meat.
12/15/202223 minutes, 38 seconds
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Industry Bias: Misleading Us About Meat (Part I)

Guess what Big Sugar and Big Meat mislead us about? Nutrition guidelines.
12/8/202219 minutes, 44 seconds
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Industry Bias: How Big Sugar Manipulates the Science

Ever wonder how industries impact dietary and health guidelines? We start with the influence of Big Sugar.
12/1/202213 minutes, 34 seconds
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Nutrition Facts Grab Bag 25

Today on the NutritionFacts podcast, we look at antibiotic resistance genes, the misleading packaging on dietary supplements, and why health insurers don’t embrace plant-based eating.
11/24/202215 minutes, 52 seconds
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It’s Fenugreek to Me

It’s an herb. It’s a seed. It’s a naturally occurring edible spice, and it may also be an anti-cancer agent.
11/17/20228 minutes
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How Effective Is Chemotherapy?

In many cases, the survival benefits are much lower than you might think.
11/10/202213 minutes, 23 seconds
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Go Easy on the Cheese

You may be tempted to put it on everything you eat, but hold that thought.
11/3/202213 minutes, 13 seconds
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Treating Parkinson’s with Diet

There are no easy cures for Parkinson’s, but there are diets that can help.
10/27/202211 minutes, 3 seconds
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What Is H. Pylori?

Take my word for it. You don’t want to make friends with this bacteria.
10/20/202213 minutes, 19 seconds
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Nutrition Facts Grab Bag 24

Today, on the Nutrition Facts podcast, we have a story on the micromort, a unit of communicating risk to patients. We’ll also hear about the health benefits of eating nuts and we’ll dive into the fascinating story about how we won the fight to ban trans-fat.
10/13/202216 minutes, 43 seconds
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Weight Bias in Health Care

Today, on the Nutrition Facts podcast, we look at a rampant form of discrimination that can lead to some very bad health outcomes.
10/6/202217 minutes, 48 seconds
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Natural Dietary Remedies

There are some great alternatives to approaching some of the health problems that plague use. Today we look at natural remedies for insomnia and an enlarged prostate.
9/29/202211 minutes, 17 seconds
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Optimal Evacuation

It’s a great feeling to evacuate our bowels successfully. Here are some ways to keep that smile on your face.
9/22/202215 minutes, 57 seconds
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Plant vs. Animal Proteins

Do we get enough protein? Do we get too much? And how do plant and animal proteins differ?
9/15/202214 minutes, 8 seconds
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Alzheimer’s Disease and How Not to Get It

You are not powerless in the face of this staggeringly common disease.
9/8/202212 minutes, 49 seconds
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Saturated Fat and Fast Food

When you reach for that fatty, fried food, here is what actually happens inside your body.
9/1/202215 minutes, 15 seconds
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Salt vs. Potassium

Too much salt in your diet? Not enough potassium? Welcome to the 99.99 percent club.
8/25/202217 minutes, 49 seconds
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The Sketchy Supplement Industry

If you think you need to stock up on supplements, listen to this.
8/18/202212 minutes, 15 seconds
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Preventing Hair Loss

There are a lot of remedies for hair loss out there. Today, on the Nutrition Facts podcast, we bring you some solid fact-based research.
8/11/202216 minutes, 32 seconds
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You Look Marvelous Just the Way you Are

Some personal care products may contain lead and intestines, potentially infected with mad cow disease.
8/4/202214 minutes, 4 seconds
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The Link between Bovine Leukemia and Breast Cancer

That tall glass of milk may contain a virus that causes leukemia.
7/28/202211 minutes, 9 seconds
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Nutrition Facts Grab Bag 23

Today we learn about the health benefits of peanut butter, discover how to increase our life expectancy and look at cancer causing contaminants in medication and meat.
7/21/202215 minutes, 49 seconds
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You Say Potato – Part II

This shape shifting vegetable has a very different nutritional profile depending on which kind you serve and how you serve it.
7/14/202215 minutes, 30 seconds
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You Say Potato – Part I

They’re full of fiber, rich in vitamins and minerals. And how you cook them matters.
7/7/202211 minutes, 42 seconds
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Vitamin C Power

Vitamin C has a benefit that may surprise you
6/30/202213 minutes, 28 seconds
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Taking Personal Responsibility for Our Health

Flipping the switch on a better lifestyle.
6/23/202213 minutes, 54 seconds
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Just Say No to Meth (ionine)

This kind of meth causes cancer tumors to grow.
6/16/202211 minutes, 44 seconds
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Adding Years to Our Life

We haven’t discovered the fountain of youth, but we have found a very busy hormone that may hold a key to longer life.
6/9/202211 minutes, 55 seconds
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Processed Meat and Cancer

You may never look at a hot dog the same way again.
6/2/202213 minutes, 20 seconds
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Rate Your Diet

On a scale of 1 to 10, would you say you get a good score?
5/26/202211 minutes, 34 seconds
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Personalizing Your Nutrition

It’s possible to design the right diet, but is it useful?
5/19/202212 minutes, 18 seconds
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Q&A with Dr. Greger 7

Today, on the NutritionFacts Podcast, Dr. Greger answers your questions on a wide range of topics, while getting in his steps on his trusty treadmill.
5/12/202221 minutes, 33 seconds
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Excuse Me, Your Gut Is Leaking

Many foods, drugs and beverages can disrupt the integrity of our intestinal barrier.
5/5/202211 minutes, 15 seconds
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Extreme Weight Loss

And when we say “extreme”—we mean it.
4/28/202214 minutes, 43 seconds
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Cancer and How Not to Get It

Today, on the NutritionFacts Podcast, we hear how to fight the hallmarks of cancer with food and lifestyle.
4/21/202213 minutes, 8 seconds
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More on Fasting

Caloric restriction has its charms for many people. It also has a dizzying array of side effects.
4/14/202216 minutes, 36 seconds
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Erectile Function and Dysfunction

Today, on the NutritionFacts Podcast, we explore foods that enhance male sexuality and fertility.
4/7/202215 minutes, 33 seconds
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Controlling Arthritis

Fifty million people suffer from arthritis. Here are some ways to control the symptoms.
3/31/202214 minutes, 6 seconds
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The Incredible Edible Onion

Today, on the NutritionFacts Podcast, we discover some of the health benefits of eating onions.
3/24/202210 minutes, 39 seconds
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Bariatric Surgery vs. Diet

What if we could avoid invasive surgery to rearrange our gastrointestinal anatomy by eating right?
3/17/202214 minutes, 38 seconds
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Is Bariatric Surgery Safe?

Many of us struggle with weight loss and turn to this surgery when diet and exercise don’t work.
3/10/202211 minutes, 33 seconds
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3MCPD and Me

You’ll want to avoid this chemical contaminant and carcinogen that is found in many of the foods we eat.
3/3/20229 minutes, 44 seconds
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A Gut Feeling

Today, on the Nutrition Facts Podcast, we discover why well-balanced gastrointestinal tract is key to our health and well-being.
2/24/202212 minutes, 4 seconds
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Nutty About Nuts

We love them and here is why that’s a good thing.
2/17/202211 minutes, 49 seconds
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Nutrition Facts Grab Bag 22

Today, on the Nutrition Facts Podcast, we look at the effect of heavy metal music, the role that meat plays in triggering Parkinson’s, and the nutritional power of onions.
2/10/202218 minutes, 37 seconds
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Magic Medicinal Mushrooms

Mushrooms provide some of the most amazing nutrients, not found anywhere else in the plant kingdom.
2/3/202211 minutes, 26 seconds
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Q&A with Dr. Greger 6

Today, on the Nutrition Facts Podcast, I answer a wide range of nutrition questions on a recent episode of Facebook Live.
1/27/202215 minutes, 43 seconds
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Toxic Mold and You

This is not the kind of mold you find in your basement. This is the kind you eat without knowing it.
1/20/20229 minutes, 4 seconds
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There’s a Fungus Among Us

Lots of food contains mold toxins. Here’s how to avoid them.
1/13/20229 minutes, 25 seconds
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Q&A with Dr. Greger 5

You have questions and I answer them with information on which foods contain potassium, whether plant-based iron is the best kind, and what to do about heartburn.
1/6/202223 minutes, 21 seconds
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Dr. Greger on the “How to Be Good” podcast

There are lots of positive steps we can take in the world to live a more sustainable life. Dr. Greger explores a better way forward with Gareth and Anca Barrett.
12/30/202130 minutes, 13 seconds
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Oats: Not Just for Horses

Oats are tasty, healthy, and good for our skin.
12/23/202112 minutes
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Without Consent

In 41 states in the U.S. medical students are legally allowed to practice pelvic exams on anesthetized women.
12/16/202113 minutes, 5 seconds
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Nutrition Facts Grab Bag 21

Today on the Nutrition Facts Podcast, we discover what emulsifiers do to our gut microbiome, learn about the magical powers of cumin, and hear about a very odd reaction to pine nuts
12/9/202112 minutes, 49 seconds
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SIBO: Do You Have It? Do You Want It?

Is small intestinal bacterial overgrowth a thing?
12/2/202111 minutes, 22 seconds
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A Doctor a Day Keeps the Apples Away

Physician heal thyself. Why most doctors don’t know more about how to prevent the number one cause of death in the U.S. today.
11/25/202116 minutes, 38 seconds
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Statins Part II

Today on the Nutrition Facts Podcast, we use a new visualization tool to help us decide if we need to take statins.
11/18/202111 minutes, 52 seconds
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Statins Part I

Make an informed choice about whether to take statin drugs.
11/11/202112 minutes, 59 seconds
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Fun with Fermented Foods

These foods are rich in probiotics but some are better for you than others.
11/4/202111 minutes, 52 seconds
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Doing the Moringa

Don’t try this at home. Today we look at the true health benefits of Moringa powder.
10/28/202110 minutes, 22 seconds
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The Best Diet for Thyroid Function Part 2

More research on keeping our thyroids happy and healthy.
10/21/202111 minutes, 7 seconds
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The Best Diet for Thyroid Function Part 1

How to take care of one of our most important organs — our thyroid.
10/14/202110 minutes, 57 seconds
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Nutrition Facts Grab Bag 20

Cannabis to treat IBD? The healthiest diet according to scientists? Statins that work in one study and not the other?
10/7/202119 minutes, 51 seconds
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Lowering Metastasis Risk

Cancer is most deadly when it spreads. Today we look at the best diet to keep cancer in check.
9/30/202117 minutes, 4 seconds
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Q&A with Dr. Greger 4

You throw a wide range of questions at me and I try and answer them while getting my steps in at the same time.
9/23/202124 minutes, 6 seconds
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Fighting Depression

Humankind had been doing pretty well fighting the most common mental health disorder, until our diets took a hit.
9/16/202119 minutes, 2 seconds
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Keeping It Clean and Healthy

Everybody does it. Or should. On a regular basis. But what’s the best and healthiest way to clean?
9/9/202113 minutes, 55 seconds
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An Aspirin a Day?

Turns out there are better ways to ensure our health and well being.
9/2/202119 minutes, 30 seconds
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Citrus Power

Want to boost your DNA repair, warm your hands, and avoid muscle fatigue? You’re in the right place.
8/26/202110 minutes, 17 seconds
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One Bad Apple

Today, on the Nutrition Facts podcast, we ask about the right fruit to eat, the best portion size, and how it should be served.
8/19/202117 minutes, 8 seconds
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You Say Nitrates, I Say Nitrites

Turns out there are good nitrates and bad nitrites. Here’s the breakdown.
8/12/202115 minutes, 13 seconds
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Nutrition Facts Grab Bag 19

Today, on the Nutrition Facts podcast, we take a look at a wide variety of topics including a condition known as syncope (fainting), how to prevent ulcerative colitis, and how to avoid repeat visits eating unhealthy hospital food.
8/5/202119 minutes, 24 seconds
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Controlling Diabetes

Today, on the Nutrition Facts podcast, we look at the best diet to optimize diabetes control and prevention.
7/29/202115 minutes, 9 seconds
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Fatty Liver Disease and How Not to Get It

Most people have never heard of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease but it’s more common than you think.
7/22/202118 minutes, 2 seconds
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What’s the Skinny on Kombucha?

It tastes like it might be good for you. But the truth is more complicated.
7/15/202114 minutes, 48 seconds
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Let’s Call It…IBD

If you had inflammatory bowel disease you probably wouldn’t want to admit it. Here’s how to prevent it.
7/8/202119 minutes, 40 seconds
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Do Stents Work? Part 3

Can you say Fraud? Today, on the Nutrition Facts podcast, we look at how cardiologists game the system resulting in unnecessary procedures.
7/1/202114 minutes, 36 seconds
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Do Stents Work? Part 2

Are doctors killing or stroking out thousands of people a year for nothing? Here are some answers.
6/24/202118 minutes, 51 seconds
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Do Stents Work? Part 1

Today, on the Nutrition Facts podcast, we look at stents — those tiny tubes that doctors insert into a blocked artery to keep it open.
6/17/202113 minutes, 56 seconds
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Grains with the Best Gains

Today on the Nutrition Facts Podcast we discover how whole (ideally intact!) grains—ancient and modern alike—should be an integral part of everyone’s diet.
6/10/202115 minutes, 34 seconds
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The Health Benefits of Sorghum

Today on the Nutrition Facts Podcast we take a look at a little known grain with a lot of personality.
6/3/202112 minutes, 3 seconds
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Nutrition Facts Grab Bag 18

Want to know more about forest bathing, the ideal waist size, and how to make matcha ice cream? You’ve come to the right place.
5/27/202116 minutes, 5 seconds
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Q&A with Dr. Greger 3

I’m back on my treadmill taking a wide variety of your questions on our Nutrition Facts YouTube channel.
5/20/202123 minutes
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Marvelous Health Effects of Ginger

Today on the Nutrition Facts Podcast we look at what this root can do for our health.
5/13/202111 minutes, 50 seconds
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Obesity Series: Part 2

Today on the Nutrition Facts Podcast we look at some ways to help avoid osteoarthritis, diabetes, sciatica, hypertension, cancer, dementia, and infertility.
5/6/202115 minutes, 6 seconds
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Obesity Series: Part 1

Today we look at a condition that is associated with a multitude of serious health issues - obesity.
4/29/202116 minutes, 42 seconds
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Green Tea Power

It’s green. It’s tea. And it’s one of the healthiest beverages we can drink.
4/22/202114 minutes, 14 seconds
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Plant-Based Meats: Part 2

Today on the Nutrition Facts Podcast we continue our series looking at the human health effects of plant-based meats.
4/15/202115 minutes, 27 seconds
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Plant-Based Meats: Part 1

Ever wonder about the personal, human effects of plant-based meats? We’ve got some new research to help you sort it all out.
4/8/202118 minutes, 35 seconds
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DHA and Pregnancy

Today on the Nutrition Facts podcast, we look at the long-chain omega 3 fatty acid that plays an important role in supporting pregnant and breastfeeding women.
4/1/202110 minutes, 3 seconds
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The Sour Power of Vinegar

It may pucker your lips but it delivers a healthy dose of nutrition benefits.
3/25/202119 minutes, 28 seconds
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Q&A with Dr. Greger 2

Today on the Nutrition Facts podcast, I answer a wide variety of your questions.
3/18/202126 minutes, 49 seconds
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Nutrition Facts Grab Bag 17

It’s a cornucopia of nutrition information today on the Nutrition Facts podcast with stories on fasting for rheumatoid arthritis, how to reverse heart failure with diet and the benefits of pole walking.
3/11/202120 minutes, 18 seconds
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All About Vitamin B12: Part 2

More on that elusive and highly desirable vitamin B12.
3/4/202119 minutes, 7 seconds
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All About Vitamin B12: Part 1

Today on the Nutrition Facts podcast, we explore all you’ve ever wanted to know about Vitamin B12 but were afraid to ask.
2/25/202111 minutes, 49 seconds
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More on Marijuana

Research shows it can cause strokes, heart attacks, and car accidents.
2/18/202117 minutes, 13 seconds
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What to Do About Acne?

Acne can show up at any time. Today on the Nutrition Facts podcast, we look at some of the culprits.
2/11/202112 minutes, 33 seconds
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The Best Diet for Optimal Athletic Performance

Today on the Nutrition Facts podcast, we explore a variety of nutrient-rich foods that can enhance our workout.
2/4/202115 minutes, 12 seconds
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The Carbon Footprint of What We Eat

Is a climate friendlier diet possible? Let’s find out.
1/28/202118 minutes, 3 seconds
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Our Fasting Fascination

Fasting studies are coming out, fast and furious. Here are two new ones.
1/21/202111 minutes, 10 seconds
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Today’s Superfood: Cabbage

Cabbage? Yes cabbage. Be sure to have one in your fridge at all times.
1/14/202114 minutes, 3 seconds
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Nutrition Facts Grab Bag 16

If you’ve ever wondered about the role of epigenetics in the obesity debate, the health benefits of spending time in nature and the health effects of quinoa, this episode is for you.
1/7/202115 minutes, 38 seconds
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Q&A with Dr. Greger

Dr. Greger answers your questions and reveals the whereabouts of his missing treadmill.
12/31/202025 minutes, 47 seconds
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Boosting Our Metabolism

Today we explore the health effects of speeding up our metabolism.
12/24/202015 minutes, 55 seconds
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Strokes and Diet: Part 4

There are ways that vegetarians can prevent stroke risk. Today we have the final episode in our series on stroke and diet.
12/17/202016 minutes, 59 seconds
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Strokes and Diet: Part 3

We continue our investigation on stroke risk and a plant-based diet. Today, it’s part 3 in our 4 part series on strokes.
12/10/202017 minutes, 24 seconds
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Strokes and Diet: Part 2

New research suggests that vegetarians are more prone to strokes. Here’s the research in part 2 of our 4 part series.
12/3/202017 minutes, 7 seconds
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Strokes and Diet: Part 1

Strokes and how not to have one. Here’s Part 1 of our 4 part series.
11/26/202017 minutes, 30 seconds
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The Best Anti-Inflammatory Diet

Sometimes our immune systems are our own worst enemies. Here are ways to prevent the inflammation that comes with immune dysfunction.
11/19/202013 minutes, 35 seconds
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COVID-19 Series: Can We Prevent the Next Pandemic?

Today we ask how can we prevent the next pandemic? (Hint: the answer has to do with changing our food system)
11/12/202014 minutes, 22 seconds
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COVID-19 Series: What Does the Future Hold?

What should we expect in the coming months and years with SARS-CoV-2? And what other pandemics might the future hold?
11/5/202020 minutes, 56 seconds
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COVID-19 Series: Do Face Masks Work?

Today we examine whether or not your pet is a disease vector and determine if that face mask you just bought actually works.
10/29/202017 minutes, 59 seconds
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COVID-19 Series: Hand Sanitizing

Today we discover lots of conflicting opinions about one of the simplest ways to inactivate the virus on our hands.
10/22/202014 minutes, 6 seconds
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COVID-19 Series: How to Avoid COVID-19?

Today we look at the transmission of the coronavirus and the length of time it can survive on surfaces like paper.
10/15/202013 minutes, 53 seconds
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COVID-19 Series: Immune-Boosting Foods and Zinc

Should we be eating immune-boosting foods and what about zinc? Does it help slow the replication of the virus?
10/8/202014 minutes, 7 seconds
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COVID-19 Series: What Does the Clinical Course of COVID-19 Look Like?

What does the clinical course of COVID-19 look like for those who survive and what changes can we make to modify our own risk factors?
10/1/202018 minutes, 14 seconds
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COVID-19 Series: Why Can’t We Stop COVID-19?

What can we learn from other countries and the 1918 pandemic to slow the spread?
9/24/202019 minutes, 16 seconds
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COVID-19 Series: The Emergence of SARS-CoV-2

Today we examine possible breeding grounds for coronaviruses including wet markets and livestock farms.
9/17/202021 minutes, 20 seconds
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COVID-19 Series: The Origin Story of the Coronavirus

In the last 17 years, there have been three new deadly coronavirus epidemics, but where do emerging diseases emerge from?
9/10/202015 minutes, 18 seconds
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Reviewing the Reviews

We read a lot of reviews. So we figured it was time to rate which reviews give us the best information.
9/3/202011 minutes, 54 seconds
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Nutrition Facts Grab Bag 15

Today we share some of the latest research on how plant-based diets affect diabetes risk, migraines and calorie dense foods.
8/27/202017 minutes, 28 seconds
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Let’s Talk About Blood Pressure

High blood pressure is a common condition, which can cause serious health problems. So how do we get it under control?
8/20/202016 minutes, 25 seconds
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The Obesity Epidemic – Part 3

Could food advertisements and corporate influence be playing a role in the obesity epidemic? Let’s find out.
8/13/202016 minutes, 58 seconds
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The Obesity Epidemic – Part 2

Today we continue our close look at the reasons why so many of us are overweight.
8/6/202017 minutes, 21 seconds
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The Obesity Epidemic – Part 1

Think there’s an obesity problem? You’re right! A third or more of all adults in the U.S. are obese. Here’s Part 1 in our series.
7/30/202018 minutes, 56 seconds
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That Fascinating Circadian Rhythm

Your internal biological clock is a powerful tool affecting nearly every organ in your body.
7/23/202018 minutes, 15 seconds
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Atherosclerosis and How Not to Get It

You have over a hundred thousand miles of arteries in your body. Here’s how to keep them healthy.
7/16/202014 minutes, 29 seconds
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Pandemics: History and Prevention – Part 2

Today we conclude our series on the history and prevention of pandemics.
7/9/202032 minutes, 45 seconds
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Pandemics: History and Prevention – Part 1

Wouldn’t it be great to time travel? Well that’s what we do today with part 1 of an episode from 10 years ago where I joined experts in predicting the emergence of a virulent new virus.
7/2/202027 minutes, 8 seconds
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Q&A with Dr. Greger

Dr. Greger takes a wide range of questions from listeners today from the ice bucket challenge, to the anti-microbial properties of silver, to nocturnal hypertension.
6/25/202035 minutes, 10 seconds
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The Latest on Women’s Health

Today we look at DHA use in pregnant women and the risks of hormone therapy.
6/18/202011 minutes, 37 seconds
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Alcohol and Your Health

Today we answer some of the big questions about alcohol use, touching on cancer and liver health.
6/11/202017 minutes, 45 seconds
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2020 Dietary Guidelines and You

Today we feature highlights from the 2019 Guidelines Advisory hearings.
6/4/20207 minutes, 50 seconds
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One on One with Klaus Mitchell

Dr. Greger talks to Klaus Mitchell, the Founder of Plant Based News.
5/28/202019 minutes, 59 seconds
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Vitamin Supplements – Do We Need Multivitamins?

Today we continue our series on vitamin supplements.
5/21/20205 minutes, 25 seconds
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Today’s Superfood: Garlic

Not only is it full of flavor, it’s also really good for you.
5/14/202015 minutes, 40 seconds
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The Incredible Edible Apple

Today we examine the merits of an almost biblical fruit.
5/7/202015 minutes, 1 second
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Evidence-Based Weight Loss

Today on the show I get to talk about one of my favorite topics, which happens to be the subject of my new book, How Not to Diet.
4/30/20201 hour, 1 minute, 13 seconds
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Nutrition Facts Grab Bag 14

Today it’s the exotic and occasionally toxic star fruit, the industry’s response to sugary breakfast cereal and the healthful effects of the fabulous flax seed.
4/23/202014 minutes, 32 seconds
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Exactly When Should We Eat?

Weight loss can be even more challenging if we’re eating at the wrong time of day.
4/16/202012 minutes, 12 seconds
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Intermittent Fasting Part 4

Today we conclude our series on intermittent fasting with a cautionary tale.
4/9/202014 minutes, 45 seconds
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Intermittent Fasting Part 3

Today we feature part 3 of our series on the effects of intermittent fasting as we ask the question is fasting safe?
4/2/202025 minutes, 43 seconds
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Intermittent Fasting Part 2

Today we feature part 2 of our series on the effects of intermittent fasting with the pros and cons of caloric restriction.
3/26/202017 minutes, 19 seconds
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Intermittent Fasting Part 1

Hundreds of calories can be cut from one’s daily diet. What is the long-term effect of doing this? Today we launch a four-part series on intermittent fasting.
3/19/202019 minutes, 30 seconds
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Do Vegetarians Get Enough Protein?

It’s a commonly held myth that vegetarians come up short when it comes to getting enough protein. On today’s show – we look at the facts.
3/12/202011 minutes, 52 seconds
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What’s Up with Energy Drinks

Nearly 7 billion energy drinks are sold a year. So how do they affect your health?
3/5/202012 minutes, 7 seconds
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Non-Dairy Milk Extravaganza

There are so many milks that aren’t from cows it can make your head spin. Today we count the ways.
2/27/202013 minutes, 36 seconds
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Sea Vegetables

If you thought vegetables only grew on land – you are deliciously mistaken.
2/20/202010 minutes, 48 seconds
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Hormonal Dysfunction

How the consumption of hormones in animal products can affect us in different ways.
2/13/202011 minutes, 55 seconds
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Sugar and Your Health

The effects of too much added sugar are anything but sweet.
2/6/20208 minutes, 9 seconds
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One on One Interview with Ferdinand Beck

We continue our “Nutrition Facts One on One” series with an interview with Ferdinand of the Vegains podcast.
1/30/202031 minutes, 44 seconds
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Nutrition Facts Grab Bag 13

Today Dr. Greger lets us in on a little cooking secret, we put refrigerator water filters to the test and we look at how certain foods are linked to happiness and well-being.
1/23/202016 minutes, 58 seconds
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Vitamin Supplements: Do We Need Extra Vitamin C?

Today we take a close look at the effects of vitamin C supplements.
1/16/20209 minutes, 16 seconds
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Chew Your Way to Good Health

Today we examine the effects of gum chewing on hunger and appetite.
1/9/202010 minutes, 58 seconds
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Today’s Super Food: The Acai Berry

Today we continue our series on super foods. Do Acai berries make the cut?
1/2/202015 minutes, 41 seconds
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The Food Industry and You

Today we are going to take a close look on an industry we don’t hear a lot about in the news – the food industry.
12/26/201918 minutes, 18 seconds
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Weight Loss – In a Pill?

If weight loss in a pill sounds too to be true - then it’s time to take a look at the facts.
12/19/20199 minutes, 24 seconds
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Keto Diet Series – Part 2

Today on the show, part 2 of my Keto Diet Series. In short: don’t do it!
12/12/201918 minutes, 22 seconds
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Keto Diet Series – Part 1

Low carbs – high fat. What’s the problem with the Ketogenic diet? Today we hear part one of our series.
12/5/201919 minutes, 32 seconds
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How to Prevent Alzheimer’s with Diet

We may not be able to cure it, but we can work to prevent it. Here’s how.
11/28/201912 minutes, 13 seconds
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Help for High Blood Pressure

Today we look at some lifestyle changes to improve one of our deadliest health conditions.
11/21/201919 minutes, 24 seconds
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Loving your Liver

Today we explore the best way to show love to our hardworking livers.
11/14/201911 minutes, 54 seconds
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Foodborne Brain Parasites and You

How not to get the parasite that has already infected a quarter of all Americans.
11/7/201915 minutes, 59 seconds
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Vitamin Supplements

Do We Need Extra Vitamin D? Today we explore the powerful properties and correct dosage of supplemental Vitamin D.
10/31/201914 minutes, 37 seconds
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This Week’s Power Food: Flax Seeds

They have an amazing effect on our blood pressure, prostate, and even menstrual cycles.
10/24/201911 minutes, 28 seconds
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Raising Healthy Children

Today we explore the best foods to counteract autism, childhood infections and cognitive defects.
10/17/201916 minutes, 3 seconds
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The Latest on Men’s Health

Today we zero in on the best diet for a problematic prostate.
10/10/201910 minutes, 54 seconds
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The Latest on Women’s Health

Today we look at cannabis for breastfeeding and pregnant women and the use of fennel and ginger for painful periods.
10/3/201912 minutes, 46 seconds
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Too Much of a Green Thing?

Turns out there may be a down side to large amounts of a few green, leafy vegetables.
9/26/201911 minutes, 49 seconds
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Nutrition Facts Grab Bag 12

Today we look at the effectiveness of duct tape for wart removal, we create a solution for washing fruits and vegetables, and examine the remarkable impact of the structure of food.
9/19/201916 minutes, 23 seconds
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The Healthiest Way to Cook

Today we find out what happens when we boil, steam and fry our food.
9/12/201915 minutes, 47 seconds
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Just Say No to Reflux

When your food tries to escape back up your esophagus – it’s time to take action.
9/5/201918 minutes, 39 seconds
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One on One with Tino of Bananiac

Today Dr. Greger is interviewed by the nutritionist Tino of the Bananiac podcast.
8/29/201920 minutes, 56 seconds
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Preventing Osteoarthritis

That feeling in your bones? Today we examine which foods can help with joint health.
8/22/201915 minutes, 33 seconds
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Antioxidant Crusaders

Hat’s off to the compounds that help defend our cells from damage.
8/15/201914 minutes, 21 seconds
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Rethinking Saturated Fats?

Don’t reach for that stick of butter anytime soon.
8/8/201922 minutes
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Nutrition Facts Grab Bag 11

Today we explore cooking to live longer, the health benefits of coffee, and pesticides in Marijuana.
8/1/201918 minutes, 12 seconds
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Today’s Power Food: Blueberries

The star of our show today is a multi-talented fruit.
7/25/201913 minutes, 24 seconds
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A Longer Life

Today we look at the best way to live healthier into old age.
7/18/201915 minutes, 1 second
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Manipulating the Science

What happens when industry and facts collide.
7/11/201914 minutes, 37 seconds
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Love Those Avocados

They’re green, they’re mushy and they’re loaded with goodness.
7/4/20199 minutes, 20 seconds
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Wary of Dairy

The traditional appeal of dairy gets a closer look.
6/27/201916 minutes, 55 seconds
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Do You Have Orthorexia?

What is orthorexia? If you follow a healthy diet, you could be described as an orthorexic.
6/20/201916 minutes, 18 seconds
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Microplastics and You

Microplastics are everywhere. In fact, you may be eating or drinking them right now.
6/13/201915 minutes, 18 seconds
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Nutrition Chat with Gianna Simone

Today I share with you a chat I had with actress Gianna Simone on a wide variety of nutrition topics.
6/6/201930 minutes, 11 seconds
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Nutrition Facts Grab Bag 10

On the docket today: cell phone radiation, marijuana edibles, and a study that reveals who has the healthiest thoughts and habits about food.
5/30/201915 minutes, 44 seconds
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Today’s Power Food: Walnuts

Today we begin the first in an occasional series – highlighting one healthy food with demonstrable health benefits
5/23/20198 minutes, 45 seconds
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Baby Blues

Infertility is a common condition. Today we look at dietary issues that may impact it.
5/16/201913 minutes, 40 seconds
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A Healthy Thyroid

It controls your metabolism, produces hormones, regulates your body temperature. So what can we do to keep it healthy?
5/9/201915 minutes, 51 seconds
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Teeth and Smiles

Today we find out how plant-based diets may help prevent oral disease, such as gum disease.
5/2/201912 minutes, 39 seconds
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A World without Back Pain

Got an achy back? Time to take a closer look at your diet.
4/25/201913 minutes, 41 seconds
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Getting Arthritis Under Control

Today we look at the best way to treat arthritis – and manage the inflammation that causes it.
4/18/201916 minutes, 58 seconds
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New Studies on Breast Cancer

Which foods help mitigate the risk of breast cancer? Let’s find out what the science says.
4/11/201921 minutes, 1 second
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Happier and Healthier

Today we look at research that shows the effects of certain foods and nutrients on mental illness.
4/4/201917 minutes, 59 seconds
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DNA Protection and Diet

There are ways to limit the DNA damage that occurs in our bodies everyday. Here’s how.
3/28/201911 minutes, 18 seconds
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Aromatherapy!

Today we discover the therapeutic effect of wonderful smelling herbs, flowers, and fruit.
3/21/201914 minutes, 6 seconds
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Nutrition Facts Grab Bag 9

Today’s stories bring you the facts on the use of ginger for obesity, whether or not sweating helps us get rid of lead and mercury in our bodies, and a study comparing the merits of Kosher and organic chicken.
3/14/201918 minutes, 30 seconds
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Boosting Immune Function

Don’t like getting sick? Here are some ways to avoid it through our diets
3/7/201913 minutes, 25 seconds
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Vegetarian Athletes

From Roman Gladiators to vegetarians and meat eaters – today we discover how diet can affect our strength and endurance.
2/28/201916 minutes, 2 seconds
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Daily Dozen Checklist

Today I share with you the tracking system for making sure you eat a variety of the healthiest foods every day.
2/21/201917 minutes, 6 seconds
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Stomach Troubles

Today we explore some alternative ways to deal with indigestion.
2/14/201911 minutes, 17 seconds
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The Latest on Children’s Health

A surprising percentage of our children experience health problems due to poor diet.
2/7/201914 minutes, 9 seconds
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Say Cheese?

Today we look at what some recent studies tell us about the nutritional impact of cheese.
1/31/201913 minutes, 27 seconds
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Smart Brain Health

Are you smart enough to keep your brain healthy? Here are some helpful tips.
1/24/201916 minutes, 1 second
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Macrobiotic Diet Pros and Cons

It’s the original counterculture diet. But is the macrobiotic diet healthy?
1/17/201912 minutes, 5 seconds
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Nutrition Facts Grab Bag 8

Our grab bag of facts today includes adding milk to your coffee, the best food for late pregnancy, and the benefits of blueberries.
1/10/201915 minutes
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Fabulous Fiber

Why is fiber so important, and are you getting enough?
1/3/201914 minutes, 47 seconds
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Preventing Colon Cancer

New research on a leading cause of death in the United States.
12/27/201814 minutes, 46 seconds
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21st Century Gout

You don’t have to be Henry the VIII to get gout. Find out how to prevent and treat gout with food.
12/20/201816 minutes, 4 seconds
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Splendiferous Cruciferous

New research on one of my favorite family of super foods.
12/13/201816 minutes, 50 seconds
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Treating Psoriasis

Diet may be more important than you think in treating this autoimmune disorder.
12/6/201815 minutes, 40 seconds
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New Research on the Optimal Diet

We constantly see new diets being touted. What does the research tell us about which is best?
11/29/201815 minutes, 47 seconds
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The Back Story on Cannabis

What are the long-term health consequences of smoking cannabis?
11/22/201814 minutes
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More on Melatonin

Today we figure out a safe way to get the sleep inducing properties of Melatonin.
11/15/201818 minutes, 25 seconds
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Spilling the Beans

Just can’t get enough beans. Here’s why.
11/8/201816 minutes, 21 seconds
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Just the Flax

Listen to what this little seed can do.
11/1/201812 minutes, 4 seconds
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My Slim and Healthy Greek Diet

It’s time to be transported to the Greek Isles. What does the science say about the Mediterranean-type diet?
10/25/201814 minutes, 26 seconds
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Nutrition Facts Grab Bag 7

Today we unlock the power of chia seeds, detox mercury, and study dietary approaches to female sexual dysfunction.
10/18/201818 minutes, 2 seconds
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The Sodium Debate

How much is too much?
10/11/201818 minutes, 13 seconds
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Lifestyle Medicine

Lifestyle medicine prescribes healthy habits to prevent and reverse some chronic diseases. Why don’t more doctors study and practice lifestyle medicine?
10/4/201813 minutes, 25 seconds
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Knowledge Is Power

Today we explore the vast nutritional research resources available to us online.
9/27/201810 minutes, 36 seconds
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More on Vitamin Supplements

Most of the vitamins we need come from plants. So, should we supplement? Here’s what the science says about a few key vitamins.
9/20/201816 minutes, 7 seconds
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Tea Tree Oil

The pros and cons of tea tree oil.
9/13/201814 minutes, 23 seconds
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Cooked Meat Carcinogens

Preparation techniques to reduce the risk. 
9/6/201816 minutes, 48 seconds
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The Power of Tea

This natural beverage is a staple around the world. And it can even reverse the progression of some diseases. 
8/30/201818 minutes, 26 seconds
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Nutrition Facts Grab Bag 6

Back by popular demand, it’s the Nutrition Facts grab bag with the latest research on aloe, kale vs. cabbage and the power of apple peels.
8/23/201815 minutes, 51 seconds
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Not so Sweet

Artificial sweeteners are not really all that sweet – and some have properties that can do more harm than good.
8/16/201813 minutes, 58 seconds
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Shark Week

It’s shark week on Nutrition Facts with our special episode on shark cartilage supplements.
8/9/201813 minutes
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Music as Medicine

Today we harness the sublime power of music for better health.
8/2/201812 minutes, 51 seconds
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A Glut of Gluten

We hear a lot about gluten sensitivity. Today we go deep to understand better ways to control that sensitivity and improve our diet.
7/26/201816 minutes, 55 seconds
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Preventing Crohn’s Disease

Crohn’s disease is a serious autoimmune condition that affects many parts of our digestive tract.  Diet can play an important part in developing and alleviating symptoms. Listen in to find out how.
7/19/201815 minutes, 41 seconds
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A Healthy Bladder

Bladder infections are a common and painful problem. Can diet help to prevent and treat bladder issues?
7/12/201815 minutes, 28 seconds
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Coping with Allergies

You sneeze, itch, break into a rash.  What can you do?  Today we look to our diets for an answer.
7/5/201815 minutes, 24 seconds
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Nutrition and Addiction

We come across many temptations every day. Here’s is how good nutrition can help.
6/28/201811 minutes, 56 seconds
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Food as Medicine: TEDx Talk

If you’ve ever wanted the back story on how I became such a strong advocate for information based nutrition – here it is!
6/21/201818 minutes, 52 seconds
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Getting Political: Putting the Public at Risk

The tobacco industry, the food industry, and the chemical industry are powerful players in creating the products we use every day. And their profit is our peril. Here’s the story.
6/14/201815 minutes, 47 seconds
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What to Take After Surgery

Today we look at some surprising dietary strategies that can help us speed recovery after surgery.
6/7/201811 minutes, 41 seconds
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Improving Immune Function

If you want to help your body defend itself against invaders that attack your immune system, you’ll want to take a listen.
5/31/201815 minutes, 18 seconds
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New Research on Autism

There may be some steps we can take when it comes Autism awareness and prevention.
5/24/201816 minutes, 36 seconds
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Men’s Health: Counting Sperm

Today we consider some ways to ensure sperm health and fertility. Hint: you may want to put your cell phone down.
5/17/201813 minutes, 53 seconds
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Nutrition Facts Grab Bag 5

Back by popular demand, it’s the Nutrition Facts grab bag with new research on coconut oil, good gut bacteria, and calcium supplements.
5/10/201816 minutes, 44 seconds
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Understanding the Mammogram Paradox

Ironically, women who are harmed the most may be the ones who claim the greatest benefit.
5/3/201819 minutes, 3 seconds
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Mammograms: Too Much of a Good Thing?

Can getting a mammogram actually cause you harm? Today we look at the data to get some answers.
4/26/201815 minutes, 40 seconds
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Who Should Get Mammograms?

Today we ask the question, “Who should get mammograms?” The guidelines for mammograms have been changing. So, where does that leave us now?
4/19/201817 minutes, 38 seconds
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Men’s Health: A Healthy Prostate

Today I discuss the best way to help keep prostates cancer-free.
4/12/201817 minutes, 19 seconds
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The Perils of Inflammation

If you have it, you’ll want to get rid of it. On today’s show, the dangers of inflammation in disease.
4/5/201820 minutes, 46 seconds
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This Just In About Avocados

The surprising health benefits of that funny green fruit.
3/29/201817 minutes, 39 seconds
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Fighting Cancer with Diet

There are lots of ways to fight cancer. On today’s show we look at what happens when you put cancer on a plant-based diet.
3/22/201818 minutes, 31 seconds
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Nutrition Facts Grab Bag 4

The latest news on a variety of topics, including lead, autism and diet, and countering stress-induced immune suppression.
3/15/201816 minutes, 2 seconds
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Dr. Greger in the Kitchen

Today I put on my apron to share some recipes from my new How Not to Die Cookbook.
3/8/201812 minutes, 54 seconds
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The Health Effects of Oil Pulling

What is oil pulling, you may ask? Listen in and learn what the science says about this ancient Ayurvedic practice.
3/1/201816 minutes, 45 seconds
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The Health Effects of Marijuana

Today we look at new research on the health effects of marijuana.
2/22/201812 minutes, 2 seconds
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The Latest on Women’s Health

On today’s show I discuss some of the latest research affecting women’s health, including diet remedies for menopause, calcium deficiencies, and the rise in blood lead levels.
2/15/201817 minutes, 2 seconds
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Radiation and Microwaves

What’s the unhealthiest thing about your microwave oven? The answer may surprise you.
2/8/201814 minutes, 2 seconds
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Nutrition Facts Grab Bag 3

Today, back by popular demand, we present the nutrition facts grab bag with the latest news on a whole variety of topics.
2/1/201816 minutes, 41 seconds
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Dr Greger’s Daily Dozen

Dr. Greger shares a handy checklist of all the things he fits into his daily routine.
1/25/201810 minutes, 30 seconds
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Is Your Toothpaste Safe?

They may have a nice taste and clean your teeth, but some toothpastes contain compounds that may have some unexpected side effects.
1/18/201813 minutes, 59 seconds
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Your Brain on Cell Phones

You might wonder what the authorities have to say about brain cancer and mobile phones. Here’s your answer.
1/11/201813 minutes, 16 seconds
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Do We Need an Annual Check-Up?

Dr. Greger looks into the risks and benefits of getting an annual check-up.
1/4/201811 minutes, 53 seconds
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Diet and Autism

Improvements in some autistic children points to the growing benefits of a plant based diet.
12/28/201720 minutes, 44 seconds
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Women’s Health: The Best Diet for Fibroids

Today we look at the best diet for fibroids, the most common tumors of the female reproductive system.
12/21/201716 minutes, 2 seconds
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Dealing with Eczema

We explore some new remedies for one of the most common skin disorders—Atopic dermatitis, also known as eczema.
12/14/201715 minutes, 21 seconds
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New Research on Cholesterol

Cholesterol is a vital component of our cells, which is why our body makes all that we need…until our diet gets in the way.
12/7/201717 minutes, 4 seconds