The 2013 PLoS ONE sugar and diabetes study: Sugar from fruits is harmless

A new study linking sugar consumption with diabetes prevalence has gained sign… read more » The 2013 PLoS ONE sugar and diabetes study: Sugar from fruits is harmless

My transformation: I cannot remember the last time I had a fever

The two photos below (click to enlarge) were taken 4 years apart. The one on th… read more » My transformation: I cannot remember the last time I had a fever

Insulin responses to foods rich in carbohydrates and protein

Insulin is often presented as a hormone that is at the core of the diseases of … read more » Insulin responses to foods rich in carbohydrates and protein

PepsiCo to reduce sugar and fat in products

I guess PepsiCo is moving ahead of the competition, but in a snail pace and in … read more » PepsiCo to reduce sugar and fat in products

Want to improve your cholesterol profile? Replace refined carbs and sugars with saturated fat and cholesterol in your diet

An interesting study by Clifton and colleagues (1998; full reference and link a… read more » Want to improve your cholesterol profile? Replace refined carbs and sugars with saturated fat and cholesterol in your diet

How much vitamin D? Vitamin D Council's recommendations

Since my recent post on problems related to vitamin D deficiency and excess I … read more » How much vitamin D? Vitamin D Council's recommendations

Applied evolutionary thinking: Darwin meets Washington

Charles Darwin, perhaps one of the greatest scholars of all time, thought about… read more » Applied evolutionary thinking: Darwin meets Washington

Go see your doctor, often

As I blog about health issues, and talk with people about them, I often notice … read more » Go see your doctor, often