Some science journalists have been complaining about the new food pyramid. When asked for evidence for their support for low red meat consumption they cited an old JAMA Int Med analysis. I am certainly not MAHA but I think these sort of guidelines, in either direction, are foolish and a diversion from far more important…
Is Red Meat A Fish Story? Why You Should Never Believe Health Headlines
April 12, 2013 by 2 Comments
Don’t believe the the hype! That’s the cardinal rule to obey when reading health news. “Breakthroughs” and “cures” are rare, and should always be viewed with caution and skepticism. This week was a great example. Last Sunday, the New York Times, the major networks, and a host of other media outlets (including this one) reported on a paper…
Researchers Find New Pathway Linking Heart Disease To Carnitine
April 7, 2013 by 1 Comment
A new line of preliminary research has turned up a novel pathway linking atherosclerosis to red meat and a common supplement contained in energy drinks. If the research is upheld, the findings may have important implications for dietary recommendations and our understanding of atherosclerosis. The research also provides a quite surprising example of the previously…
Bad News for Red Meat Lovers
March 12, 2012 by 2 Comments
Results from studies following more than 120,000 health care professionals link red meat consumption to higher mortality, cardiovascular disease, and cancer. In a paper published in Archives of Internal Medicine, An Pan and colleagues report findings from observations over 22 years of 37,698 men enrolled in the Health Professionals Follow-up Study and over 28 years of 83,644…
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