One of the few food contaminants found at higher levels in those eating plant-based diets are mycotoxins, fungal toxins in moldy foods, such as oats. Most food crops are contaminated with fungal mycotoxins, but some are worse than others.

The official exercise recommendations are a “trade-off between optimizing health outcomes and minimizing requirements for individuals,” but what does the science say is best?

Five massive new trials have been published recently, randomizing tens of thousands to various formulations of fish oil versus placebo.

Caloric restriction can boost levels of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), which is considered to play a critical role in mood disorders.

Blue-green algae, chlorella, and spirulina are all advertised as being beneficial, but they could be harmful because they are often contaminated with algal toxins.

I explain why I no longer consume chlorella.

After drinking two cups of water, the adrenal hormone noradrenaline can surge in your bloodstream, as if you just smoked a few cigarettes or had a few cups of coffee.

Why do I recommend staying away from blue-green Algae?

Currently, there are more than 30 FDA-approved testosterone products for men, but none for women.

If the nitrites in foods like ham and bacon cause lung damage, what about “uncured” meat with “no nitrites added”?

Other than a “space headache,” what might be the downsides of sleeping at a slight head-down tilt to accelerate fat loss?

How might we trick our body into producing this fat-burning exercise hormone without lacing up our gym shoes?

Palmitic acid, a saturated fat concentrated in meat and dairy, can boost the metastatic potential of cancer cells through the fat receptor CD36. Randomized controlled trials show that lowering saturated fat intake can lead to improved breast cancer survival.

When we get dehydrated, the shrinkage of our blood volume can lead to the release of angiotensin, which can lead to weight gain.

Those who stay hydrated tend to maintain a healthier body weight, but is it cause and effect?

Microwaving is probably the most efficient way to reduce agaritine levels in fresh mushrooms.

How do you unlock the mysteries of aging?

Herbalife supplements are considered to be a well-established cause of serious liver injury.

Dairy consumption is associated with years of advanced ovarian aging, thought to be due to the steroid hormones or endocrine-disrupting chemicals in cow’s milk.

How can you mediate the phytonutrient-destroying enzyme in avocados, bananas, and mushrooms?

An enzyme in bananas can destroy some of the phytonutrients in berries and cocoa, but there is a way to reduce the effect.

Hear the unbelievable story about what lobbying millions can do to shut down efforts to protect children.

Laser therapy is marketed as a promising alternative to drugs and scalpels for treating hair loss, but what does the research say?

If the relationship between exercise and dementia prevention is cause-and-effect, as much as 20 percent of Alzheimer’s disease may be attributable to physical inactivity.