The pervasive issue of weight bias and discrimination, a sensitive topic for many, continues to cast … The Vicious Cycle of Weight Stigma: How Discrimination Fuels Health DisparitiesRead more
Nutrition & Detox
The International Life Sciences Institute: A Shadowy Influence on Global Dietary Guidelines
The International Life Sciences Institute (ILSI), a non-profit organization with an ostensibly neutral name, stands accused … The International Life Sciences Institute: A Shadowy Influence on Global Dietary GuidelinesRead more
How Big Corn Syrup and Other Corporate Sugar Titans Hijacked the Scientific Process
In 2016, a Washington-based lobby group published a scientific review that concluded the evidence behind guidelines … How Big Corn Syrup and Other Corporate Sugar Titans Hijacked the Scientific ProcessRead more
The Questionable Credibility of Observational Studies in Nutrition: A Critical Examination of Corporate Influence
The scientific literature on nutrition frequently faces criticism from corporate interests, particularly regarding the perceived questionable … The Questionable Credibility of Observational Studies in Nutrition: A Critical Examination of Corporate InfluenceRead more
The Same Individual Paid by Big Sugar to Downplay Risks Was Also Paid by Big Meat to Downplay Risks
A controversial series of studies published in the Annals of Internal Medicine that recommended continued meat … The Same Individual Paid by Big Sugar to Downplay Risks Was Also Paid by Big Meat to Downplay RisksRead more
Controversial Studies Downplay Meat Consumption Risks Amidst Scientific Scrutiny
A series of studies published in the Annals of Internal Medicine has ignited a firestorm of … Controversial Studies Downplay Meat Consumption Risks Amidst Scientific ScrutinyRead more
The Alarming Reality: Most Chemotherapy Drugs Approved Without Proven Survival or Quality of Life Benefits
The landscape of cancer treatment in the United States is facing intense scrutiny, as new research … The Alarming Reality: Most Chemotherapy Drugs Approved Without Proven Survival or Quality of Life BenefitsRead more
Fenugreek: A Potent Herb with Far-Reaching Hormonal Benefits for Men and Women
Written By Michael Greger M.D. FACLM • October 1, 2026 Last updated: September 30, 2026 • … Fenugreek: A Potent Herb with Far-Reaching Hormonal Benefits for Men and WomenRead more
Rethinking Protein Quality: A Public Health Imperative for Modern Definitions
The scientific and public understanding of protein quality, a cornerstone of nutritional guidance, is undergoing a … Rethinking Protein Quality: A Public Health Imperative for Modern DefinitionsRead more
The Gut Microbiome’s Crucial Role in Health and Disease: How Diet Shapes Our Inner Ecosystem
Our gut flora, a complex community of microorganisms residing in our digestive tract, plays a pivotal … The Gut Microbiome’s Crucial Role in Health and Disease: How Diet Shapes Our Inner EcosystemRead more
