In July 2026, the American Heart Association’s scientific statement found that moderate coffee consumption has potential cardiovascular benefits, including reduced risks of heart disease and stroke. Individual responses to caffeine vary, emphasizing the need for tailored consumption. While coffee isn’t… Read More »American Heart Association issues statement on benefits of coffee
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. inaccurately claims that diet can “cure” diabetes and mental health issues. This is dangerous, as diabetes is a complex disease requiring medical management. While diet can help manage diabetes, both type 1 and type… Read More »RFK thinks that diet will cure diabetes — he’s mostly wrong again
Anti-vax profiteer, wellness grifter, and HHS Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr has recently proclaimed that the keto diet can cure mental health disorders like schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. Not that anyone should take medical advice from him on anything, but… Read More »Kennedy — keto diet can “cure” schizophrenia and bipolar disorder
A recent study indicated that daily consumption of caffeinated coffee and tea is linked to a lower risk of dementia and better cognitive function. Analyzing over 131,000 participants, it found that high coffee intake correlates with an 18% reduced dementia… Read More »Daily coffee or tea linked to lower dementia risk, but not if it’s decaf
The Thanksgiving turkey tryptophan myth suggests that turkey causes drowsiness due to high tryptophan content. However, research shows turkey contains similar tryptophan levels as other meats, and it doesn’t impact serotonin significantly. Instead, sleepiness stems from consuming high-carbohydrate foods that… Read More »Thanksgiving turkey and tryptophan don’t make you sleep
The article discusses claims surrounding Coca-Cola’s new product with cane sugar versus high fructose corn syrup (HFCS). It argues that both sugars are essentially the same in composition, emphasizing that HFCS is not inherently harmful and that concerns about its… Read More »High fructose corn syrup is just sugar, despite RFK Jr’s claims
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s “Make America Healthy Again” movement criticizes seed oils, claiming they contribute to inflammation and chronic disease. However, scientific evidence supports seed oils as healthier options than animal fats like butter. A balanced diet rich… Read More »Seed oils — what are the facts and why RFK Jr hates them
Juice cleanses, popularized on social media, lack scientific backing for health benefits and may actually harm gut health. These diets often lead to negative changes in gut microbiota and can expose individuals to harmful bacteria. The notion of detoxifying the… Read More »Juice cleanses are useless and may be bad for you
Recent studies suggest that coffee consumption can improve healthy aging, linking it to reduced mortality risk and increased odds of maintaining good health into old age. Drinking one to three cups daily is beneficial, but adding sugar or cream may… Read More »Research shows that drinking coffee leads to healthy aging
A recent global ecological study links the consumption of ultraprocessed foods to increased premature deaths, indicating a dose-response relationship. While the findings suggest a correlation, they lack conclusive causation. The author expresses skepticism about the definitions and methodologies used, advocating… Read More »Ultraprocessed foods are linked to increased premature deaths