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Fat-Fighting Black Pepper

The fat-fighting power of black pepper has been explored in a new study from Sejong University in Korea.

They found that a component of black-pepper, called piperine, can block the formation of new fat cells. Piperine is the pungent-tasting substance that gives black pepper its characteristic taste.

Heart, Lung, Diabetes Risks of Air Pollution

Harvard School of Public Health researchers have discovered that older adults may be at increased risk of being hospitalized for lung and heart disease, stroke, and diabetes following Continue reading »

Strawberries and Blueberries Keep Memory Sharp

Harvard Medical School and Brigham and Women’s Hospital researchers suggest that a high intake of flavonoid rich berries, such as strawberries and blueberries, over time, can Continue reading »

Soda Linked to Stroke Risk

Harvard University and Cleveland Clinic researchers have found that greater consumption of sugar-sweetened and low-calorie sodas is associated with a higher risk of stroke.

Dr. Perlmutter Lecture at NYU Medical School

by Jonathan Galland

This past Monday evening my father Dr. Galland and I went to his alma mater, New York University School of Medicine, for a lecture by Dr. David Perlmutter, an internationally recognized leader in integrated neurology.