Resources
Nutrients in commercial versus pastured eggs
The magazine Mother Earth News had six eggs from each of 14 pastured flocks tested for nutrient composition by an accredited laboratory in Portland, Oregon.
Low Vitamin D levels associated with increased risk of all-cause mortality
A study by Gaksch et al, published in the journal PLoS One, observed an association between low Vitamin D levels and increased risk of all-cause mortality.
Fish consumption appears to lower risk of certain cancers
A meta-analysis by Yu et al, published in the World Journal of Gastroenterology, suggested that fish consumption may reduce total gastrointestinal cancer incidence.
Cruciferous vegetables protect against cancer
This article written by Elaine Magee, MPH, RD, and published in WebMD, summarizes the powerful anticancer benefits of cruciferous vegetables.
Plant-based diets reduce cancer risk
Many studies show evidence that a plant-based diet reduces the risk of cancer.
Americans get most of their calories and sugar from ultra-processed foods
A study by Martinez et al, published in the British Medical Journal, investigated the contribution of ultra-processed foods to the intake of added sugars in the USA.
Obesity and cancer risk
Many studies have reported on the link between obesity and cancer.
AICR: obesity rates by state, ethnicity, and in children
This 2015 study by the American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR) shows startling rates of obesity in the US. They report obesity rates by state, by ethnicity, and in children.
Obesity and the role of primary care doctors
The Stop Obesity Alliance conducted two surveys: one of primary care physicians and the other of patients, about whether and how patients are counseled to lose weight.
Interrupted sleep and tumor growth
In this study by Hakim, Gozal, et al, published in the journal Cancer Research, researchers found that sleep perturbations can accelerate tumor growth and invasiveness.
Dermal uptake of phthalates from indoor air
A study by Wechsler et al, reported in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives, suggests phthalates in ambient indoor air may pass through our skin.
A summary of antimicrobial use in consumer products, properties of concern, and how to avoid them
See here for a clear and concise summary of antimicrobial use in consumer products, health and environmental concerns about them, and how to best avoid them.
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