Category Archives: Health News

The intermittent fasting diet

Studies in humans, almost across the board, have shown that IF is safe and incredibly effective, but really no more effective than any other diet. In addition, many people find it difficult to fast. But a growing body of research suggests that the timing of the fast is key, and can make IF a more… Read More »

Transparency watchdog criticizes STAT’s non-disclosure on pro-Pharma op-ed

Should publications that post op-ed pieces tell us more about who wrote the op-ed and what their potential biases and conflicts of interest might be? I’m in the camp that answers a resounding YES. Till Bruckner is, too. He writes for Transparify, an organization that rates “the financial transparency of major think tanks.” He is… Read More »

Is salt bad for diet

In health circles, salt has long been considered a dirty four-letter word. Eat too much, and experts say it can cause blood pressure numbers to boil over, setting the stage for health woes. But not all research decries the crystals used so liberally to season our food as the ultimate health pariah. It helps regulate… Read More »