NutritionFacts.org Video Podcast
by Michael Greger, M.D. FACLM · 100 episodes
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Michael Greger, M.D. FACLM, founder of NutritionFacts.org and New York Times best-selling author of How Not to Die, How Not to Diet, and the just-released How Not to Age, brings you the latest in evidence-based nutrition research, delivered in easy to understand video segments. NutritionFacts.org is a non-profit and non-commercial public health organization, and more than 2,000 videos on virtually every aspect of healthy eating are available on our website. New videos and blogs are uploaded every day–always without any sponsors, ads, brand partnerships, or paid subscriptions.
Latest episodes
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4 min
What Is Plantar Fasciitis (and Other Causes of Heel Pain)?
How to differentiate between plantar fasciitis and other causes of heel pain, such as heel fat pad atrophy.
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7 min
Friday Favorites: The Trade-Off Between Fertility and Longevity, and the Causes of Precocious Puberty
A century ago, the average age of first menstruation was nearly 17. Why is sexual maturity coming so much earlier now?
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7 min
The Heart Health Benefits of Cocoa vs. Chocolate
The massive COSMOS trial with more than 20,000 study participants found that eating the equivalent of one and a half tablespoons of natural cocoa powder a day can significantly red…
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13 min
Frozen Shoulder (Adhesive Capsulitis): What It Is and How to Prevent and Treat It
When it comes to frozen shoulder, less is sometimes more.
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5 min
Friday Favorites: Do Hair Dyes Cause Cancer?
Is the higher rate of bladder cancer among hairdressers due to exposure to hair dyes? What about at-home use of hair colorants?
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4 min
Preventing Rotator Cuff Shoulder Pain with Diet
What is the role of cholesterol and advanced glycation end products in shoulder health?
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6 min
Why Do Surgeons Continue to Perform Worthless Operations?
Every year, hundreds of thousands of patients undergo unnecessary, unhelpful, and even painful procedures that may result in catastrophic complications.
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8 min
Friday Favorites: Vitamin K2’s Purported Benefits – Should You Take Supplements?
Our body can make vitamin K2 from the K1 in green leafy vegetables.
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6 min
Rotator Cuff Surgery May Cause More Shoulder Pain Than Relief
The most common shoulder surgery provides no meaningful benefit over placebo sham surgery, yet it continues to put millions at risk.
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6 min
Chiropractic Manipulation, Physical Therapy, and Exercise Therapy for Shoulder Pain Relief
How do chiropractic adjustments and physical therapy fare compared to placebo or sham interventions?
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12 min
Friday Favorites: The Exercise “Myth” and Secret for Weight Loss
Why is it so hard to outrun a bad diet? Exercise ramps up our appetite, helping to explain why calories burned don’t necessarily equal calories lost, so how can we lose weight thro…
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5 min
Steroid Injections for Shoulder Pain Relief May Do More Harm Than Good
Corticosteroid shots may offer brief shoulder relief, but studies show they can increase the risk of subsequent rotator cuff tears up to sevenfold.
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5 min
Common Meds Like Ibuprofen (NSAIDs) May Turn Temporary Pain into Chronic Pain
Inflammation can actually protect against the development of chronic pain.
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7 min
Friday Favorites: How Many Steps Should We Get Every Day?
The official exercise recommendations are a “trade-off between optimizing health outcomes and minimizing requirements for individuals,” but what does the science say is best?
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8 min
The Health Benefits of Psyllium, Flaxseeds, and Other High-Fiber Foods
While psyllium is a go-to fiber for acid reflux and constipation, ground flaxseed beat it head-to-head in clinical trials—delivering superior bowel regularity, blood sugar reductio…
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6 min
The Best Diet for Treating Acid Reflux (GERD)
Dietary approaches can be safer, cheaper, and work better than drugs for acid reflux symptoms like heartburn.
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4 min
Friday Favorites: Do Low-Level Laser Therapy Devices Work for Hair Loss?
Laser therapy is marketed as a promising alternative to drugs and scalpels for treating hair loss, but what does the research say?
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5 min
Do Proton Pump Inhibitors Work for Acid Reflux (GERD)?
By triggering withdrawal symptoms that mimic the original condition, these risky drugs keep patients hooked for years.
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17 min
HOW NOT TO HURT Trailer for Dr. Greger’s New Book on Chronic Pain Relief
A trailer for Dr. Greger’s forthcoming book on dietary approaches to pain management.
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7 min
Friday Favorites: How Much Licorice Is Safe?
Eating licorice or drinking licorice tea can cause the loss of body fat by blocking the effects of a stress hormone, but at what cost?