by Dr. Gabe Mirkin | Sep 1, 2023 | Nutrition
A UK-based study followed the amounts of ultra-processed foods consumed by 200,000 middle-aged adults for 10 years (EClinicalMedicine, Jan 31, 2023 31;56:101840). The authors found that eating ultra-processed foods was associated with a higher risk of developing...
by Dr. Gabe Mirkin | Aug 31, 2023 | Deaths of Famous People
Tori Bowie was a world-famous track and field star who won three medals at the 2016 Olympics in Rio: a gold medal in 4X100 meter relay, a silver medal in 100 meters and a bronze medal in 200 meters. She also won gold medals in 100 meters and the 4×100 meter relay...
by Dr. Gabe Mirkin | Aug 25, 2023 | Joints & Bones
Several recent research papers show that inflammatory types of arthritis such as rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis and reactive arthritis may be caused by harmful bacteria in your colon. Your colon is full of more than 100 trillion bacteria. Some are good and...
by Dr. Gabe Mirkin | Aug 25, 2023 | Nutrition
About 65 percent of North American adults drink sugar-sweetened beverages every day (NCHS Data Brief, No 270, 2017). Two recent studies show how sugared drinks are associated with liver damage and kidney stones: • A study of nearly 100,000 postmenopausal women...
by Dr. Gabe Mirkin | Aug 20, 2023 | Deaths of Famous People
Edith Piaf was a French cabaret singer who became famous throughout the world during the Nazi occupation of France during World War II. She captivated listeners with her sad, seemingly autobiographical songs of lost love, sorrow and deprivation. She was born into...