Scientists suggest that the link between consuming poultry and cancer spread may be due to carcinogens in cooked meat. For unknown reasons, these carcinogens build up more in the muscles of chickens and turkeys than in those of other animals. Michael Greger animalbuildcancer share on social
Walking at a moderate pace for an hour a day is considered a moderately intense level of exercise. Michael Greger considerdayexercise Change image and share on social
So, what is a stroke? In about 90 per cent of strokes, it's the result of blood flow to part of the brain getting cut off, depriving it of oxygen and killing off the part fed by the clogged artery. Michael Greger arterybloodbrain Change image and share on social
Tart cherries lower the levels of inflammation in the body, which may be particularly useful for those who suffer from gout. They have also been used to improve sleep. Michael Greger bodycherrygout Change image and share on social
Nutrition is an exciting, dynamic field - there are more than 10,000 articles published on human nutrition in medical journals every year. Michael Greger 000articledynamic Change image and share on social
Milk contains growth hormones designed by Mother Nature to put a few hundred pounds on a baby calf within a few months. Michael Greger babycalfdesign Change image and share on social
Breast cancer is thought to use cholesterol to help the cancer migrate and invade more tissue. Michael Greger breastcancercholesterol Change image and share on social
A plant-based diet is like a one-stop shop against chronic diseases. Michael Greger basechronicdiet Change image and share on social
Sadly, commercially-produced, frozen broccoli lacks the ability to form sulforaphane because the vegetables are flash-cooked before they are frozen. Michael Greger abilitybroccolicommercially Change image and share on social
One of the worst things you can do if you're worried about breast cancer is to cook beef, pork, fish or poultry at a high temperature - which includes frying, grilling and roasting. Michael Greger badbeefbreast Change image and share on social