Healthy Diet and Lifestyle, Oncology

Grass-Fed Animal Agriculture

(In response to a reader's question concerning Dr. Mercola's views on The China Study)

I've seen the views of Dr. Mercola several times, and this is my response:
 
For background, it should be noted that Dr. Mercola's views, when he says that The China Study is...

Gynecology and Obstetrics

Uterine Fibroids

Overview and Risk Factors Uterine leiomyomas, or fibroids, are benign tumors of the uterus composed of smooth muscle and connective tissue. Fibroids are very common, present in at least one–quarter of women by the age of 40. Fibroids are classified by anatomic location as intramural (within the...

Oncology

Pancreatic Cancer

Overview and Risk Factors Pancreatic cancer is the fourth most common cancer and the fifth most common cause of cancer–related mortality. Little is known about etiologic agents, but tobacco use is probably the most important modifiable risk factor. More than 90% of pancreatic cancers are...

Cardiovascular

Venous Insufficiency and Varicosities

Overview and Risk Factors Chronic venous insufficiency is a common clinical problem, whose presentation ranges from mildly unsightly veins to recurrent cellulitis and ulceration requiring frequent hospitalizations. An estimated 25% of the U.S. adult population has some degree of...

Renal and Genitourinary

Erectile Dysfunction

Overview and Risk Factors Erectile dysfunction (ED) is the inability to acquire or sustain an erection of sufficient rigidity for sexual intercourse. The condition affects 15 million to 30 million men in the United States. Most cases of ED consist of impotence, the inability to achieve or sustain...

Gastrointestinal Disorders

Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Overview and Risk Factors Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is characterized by chronic abdominal pain and altered bowel habits without an identifiable organic cause. It affects 10% to 15% of the U.S. population and represents up to 50% of all referrals to gastroenterologists. The pathophysiology is...

Environmental Illness

Foodborne Chemicals

Chemicals and chemical reactions are an integral part of everyday life. Photosynthesis occurs in plants, acids aid digestion, buffers balance the pH of blood, and, of course, industry uses many chemical reactions to produce modern products. However, more and more potentially toxic chemicals are...

Infectious Diseases

Upper Respiratory Infection

Risk Factors and Diagnosis Upper respiratory infections (URIs), or colds, can be caused by many families of viruses, such as rhinovirus (which has at least 100 serotypes), coronavirus, and respiratory syncytial virus. URIs are the most common acute illnesses in the industrial world. Cold symptoms...

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Professional Accreditation, Credentials and Licensure

by T. Colin Campbell, PhD

For almost 50 years, I have designed and directed large research projects in the areas of nutrition and health.  As a result of this experience, I have come to realize that most nutrition and health information is very misleading. It is no coincidence that we now have a health care crisis which is very expensive and which compromises the quality of life for millions of Americans and others living on a Western-style diet. . . READ FULL STATEMENT >>

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