In my clinical practice, the one diagnosis I always dreaded giving was Alzheimer's. Billions have been spent on research, but there's still neither a cure nor an effective treatment. Michael Greger alzheimerbillionclinical Change image and share on social
When any fat is heated to frying temperatures, toxic volatile chemicals that can cause genetic mutations are released into the air. Michael Greger airchemicalfat Change image and share on social
Anyone who's promoting the exact diet that they were in previous years probably isn't keeping up with the latest science, though in general, the balance of evidence has remained remarkably consistent - centering one's diet around whole plant foods. Michael Greger balancecenterconsistent share on social
The emergence and spread of virulent strains of avian influenza has been attributed by experts to the intensely overcrowded, unsanitary, and stressful conditions that often characterize large-scale factory farming in industrialized agriculture. Michael Greger agricultureattributeavian 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
About a quarter of lung cancer cases occur in people who have never smoked. One cause may be another potential carcinogen: fumes from frying. Michael Greger cancercarcinogencase Change image and share on social
Up to a thousand milligrams of caffeine is considered safe for most people, which translates into about 10 cups of coffee a day. Michael Greger caffeinecoffeeconsider Change image and share on social
As a physician specializing in nutrition, my priority is to the health of the public. Michael Greger healthnutritionphysician Change image and share on social
Berries have a lot of soluble fiber. That's why they gel up when you're making your Thanksgiving cranberry sauce, with the pectin. Michael Greger berrycranberryfiber Change image and share on social
Studies on cherries, raspberries and strawberries suggest that most of their nutrition is retained when they're frozen, so it's a good idea to keep some in the freezer. Michael Greger cherryfreezefreezer Change image and share on social
