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Sugar is a hot topic right now. The most current research is moving our nutritional woes onto sugar, and more away from fat. Sugar is being blamed not only for our obesity epidemic but almost all forms of chronic inflammation and disease. We need to understand where we find it, what the effects are, how much is safe to consume, and how to moderate or avoid it when necessary. SUGAR 101 Sugar comes in many forms. There is naturally occurring sugar, added sugar, and there are su

Estrogen is often blamed for increasing breast cancer risk, but is that claim supported by science — or outdated fear? Newer data from two of the largest randomized trials ever conducted tell a different story, especially when it comes to estrogen-only therapy (used by women who’ve had a hysterectomy). The findings may surprise you — and could change how you think about your options. What the Research Shows The WHI trials followed thousands of women for up to 20 years. Here’s

Hormone therapy is one of the most effective tools we have for treating symptoms of menopause — and yet, many women are still told they’re “too old” to start it. This outdated recommendation is based on early misinterpretations of the Women’s Health Initiative (WHI) study from 2002. But science has moved forward, and our approach to menopause treatment needs to catch up. Here’s what the newer data says about starting hormone therapy after age 60 — and why it may be exactly th