ClinicalReads

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Food

Tired of Eating

There are several reasons for sleepiness after eating. Most are not serious and are corrected with nutrition and behavior modification.

Gastroenterology

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Managing Constipation

Four days without a move­ment can signal a medical emer­gen­cy. Hydrate fre­quent­ly, exercise daily, eat balanced meals, and avoid laxa­tive over­use.

Food

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Blend Better Smoothies

Which NutriBullet is best? Without a proper blender, we might settle on high-caloric ice cream with protein powder.

Clinical science

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A Little Monsanto GMO in Each of Us

Genetically modified organ­isms are in our refri­gera­tors, on our shelves, and likely in our diges­tive system right now.

Food

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Are You A Smoothie Criminal?

Several factors determine whether your smoothies are satisfying and healthy. Cut through the misinformation and learn what science reveals.

Gastroenterology

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Chronic Pain Complicated By Gastritis

To rule out severe gastritis complications, it is best to consult a physician when home remedies are ineffective.

Gastroenterology

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Where Lost Weight Goes

Science does not support the notion of remark­able weight loss by typical waste elimina­tion. Compare current methods to treat morbid obesity.

Nutrition

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Should Everyone Eat Same Portion Size?

Differences in meal frequency, food type, plate clearing or compensation at subsequent meals, may explain increasing obesity.

Nutrition

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Do You Have Enough Vitamin D?

What seems like a simple question baffles many people with low vitamin D, and the doctors who treat them.

Nutrition

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Why Fish Oil is Dangerous

Many fish oil products are rancid before consumers get them home. Weigh risks and benefits of fish oil supplements.

Nutrition

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Why Diets Don’t Work

One problem with fad diets is the imbalance of nutrition. I’m losing more than a pound per week without dieting. Find out how.

Oncology

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Why Pancreatic Cancer Symptoms Are Easy To Miss

Pancreatic adenocarcinoma cancer has a one-year relative survival rate of 20 percent. Pancreatic neuro­endo­crine five-year survival rate is about 60 percent.