Gynecology and Obstetrics, Women's Health

Dysmenorrhea: Overview and Risk Factors

Dysmenorrhea is the technical term for menstrual cramps that are severe enough to interfere with a woman's normal functioning. It is the most common gynecologic complaint, affecting at least 50 percent of menstruating women. One to 2 percent of women experience severe, incapacitating symptoms....

Gastrointestinal Disorders

Celiac Sprue: Overview and Risk Factors

Celiac sprue (also known as celiac disease, gluten-sensitive enteropathy, or nontropical sprue) is a disorder in which the immune system inappropriately attacks the lining of the small intestine. Patients with celiac sprue are sensitive to gluten, a protein contained in wheat, barley, and rye....

Cardiovascular, Men's Health, Women's Health, Drugs, Treatments, & Supplements

Side Effects of Statin Drugs Dismissed by Doctors

According to a study published in Drug Safety* most doctors dismiss the possibility that symptoms reported by their patients could be caused by statin drugs.  The researchers focused on the three most common side effects from statins, which are muscle pain, cognitive disorders and nerve...

Nutritional Disorders, Obesity and Weight Loss

Obesity

Obesity: Overview and Risk Factors

Obesity has become a worldwide epidemic. In the United States, more than 60 percent of the population is overweight or obese. Weight problems are typically classified based on body mass index (BMI), which is calculated by the following formula, in which...

Oncology

Lymphoma

Lymphoma: Overview and Risk Factors

Lymphomas are cancers of the lymphatic system, which includes the lymph nodes, spleen, and other organs, including the lung, liver, or gastrointestinal tract. In general, lymphomas are highly treatable, and over 50 percent of individuals survive beyond...

Hematology

Sickle Cell Disease: Symptoms and Risk Factors

Sickle cell disease, also known as sickle cell anemia, is a genetic disease caused by a defective amino acid in the hemoglobin molecule of red blood cells. As a result, red blood cells take on an abnormal "sickle" shape and can clog small arteries, resulting in severe pain and tissue...

Psychiatric Conditions

Insomnia

Insomnia: Overview and Risk Factors

Insomnia is a term that describes difficulty falling asleep, difficulty staying asleep through the night, or not feeling rested after sleep. It is the most common sleep disorder, affecting about one-third of adults at some point in their lives....

Men's Health, Oncology

Prostate Cancer

Prostate Cancer: Symptoms and Risk Factors

Prostate cancer is an increasingly common disease in the United States. It is second only to skin cancer as the most common cancer in men. It is the second-leading cause of cancer death in men and the most common cause of cancer death in male...

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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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Sometimes the most elegant solution is the most simple. Why plant-based nutrition? Why not? Why develop heart disease? Cancer? Diabetes? The epidemic of chronic, degenerative disease that is sweeping the western world can not only be stopped, it can be reversed. The power lies in the hands of the consumer, in the choices we make about what to put on our plates.