The Japanese atomic bomb survivors from Nagasaki and Hiroshima were exposed to ionizing radiation. The Chernobyl nuclear accident also exposed many people to radiation due to the nuclear fallout. Even nuclear factory workers are exposed to radiation. What do these...

Heart disease a new perspective, can fats from bacteria in mouth be responsible for atherosclerosis? For almost half century, we have blamed dietary fats for creating heart disease. We then created statin drugs to block the production of fats. Meta-analysis of many...

Eating Animal Proteins Increases the Risk for Type 2 Diabetes You probably know that being overweight and obese can elevate the risk for type 2 diabetes. The types of specific foods you eat also affect your health. Did you know that eating meat increases your risk of...

A billion-dollar worth of statin drugs are sold annually as cholesterol-lowering medications. Statins work by inhibiting cholesterol-producing enzymes in the liver. Statin drugs like Lipitor, Zocor, and Crestor are prescribed like candy in the United States. According...

Our thyroid gland is the butterfly-shaped endocrine gland found in the lower front of the neck, below the Adam’s apple, close to the windpipe. It plays a role in creating hormones that regulate bodily functions such as metabolism, body temperature, heart rate, and...

It’s all about poop Each and every one of us poops. What does your poop say about you? Your poop, stool, feces, or bowel movement can teach a lot about the health of your whole body. The ancient Ayurvedic medicine and Greek physician and philosopher, Hippocrates, said...