Watch: Power Foods on the Ellen DeGeneres Show
Dr. Barnard's Blog | May 24, 2013

Today, I discussed foods that help you sleep and other power foods on the Ellen DeGeneres Show.

Farm Bill Should Ensure a Healthier America. Here's How.
Dr. Barnard's Blog | May 23, 2013

As the battle over the Farm Bill is shaping up, more people are awakening to the fact that we need to make the nation's health a priority.

Eggs Harmful to Health
Breaking Medical News | May 16, 2013

Eggs increase the risk for heart disease and diabetes, according to a new meta-analysis published in Atherosclerosis.

Fish Oil Does Not Improve Heart Health
Breaking Medical News | May 13, 2013

Supplementing with omega-3 fatty acids does not improve heart health, according to a new study published in the New England Journal of Medicine.

Blocked Pipes? Check for a Big Mac Blockage
Dr. Barnard's Blog | May 13, 2013

A McDonald's in Montreal was discharging grease that clogged sewers. Nearly half of Americans ingest the same type of grease that congested Montreal's sewers.

Component of Animal Products Increases Risk of Heart Disease
Breaking Medical News | April 26, 2013

A byproduct of dietary choline, a component abundantly present in animal products, can lead to greater risk for heart attack, stroke, and death, according to a new study published in the New England Journal of Medicine.

Exercise Does Not Determine Children's Body Weight
Breaking Medical News | April 19, 2013

Physical activity does not influence preschoolers' weight, according to a new study from Germany.

Eating More Meat, Dairy, and Other Unhealthful Foods Leads to Worse Aging
Breaking Medical News | April 17, 2013

After an average 16-year follow-up, people who consumed a "Western-type" diet were more likely to die prematurely and to suffer from various chronic diseases, compared with people who avoided such dietary patterns.

Increased Mercury Leads to Increased Risk of Diabetes
Breaking Medical News | April 17, 2013

People exposed to mercury in young adulthood are more likely to develop diabetes later in life, according to a new study published by the American Diabetes Association.

Researchers Discover New Way Meat Causes Heart Disease
Breaking Medical News | April 9, 2013

People who eat meat produce more artery-clogging intestinal byproducts than people who follow vegan and vegetarian diets, according to a new study from the Cleveland Clinic.