Plant-Based Nutrition Graduate Spotlight: Tig Notaro

Internationally-recognized comedian shares her plant-based journey, and her passion for helping others along the path toward better health.

Study Finds Dairy Sugars Elevate Cancer Risk

Most experts agree that added sugars are unhealthy, but what about the natural sugars found in dairy products? Cancer researchers weigh in.

Cancer, Heart Disease, & Weight Loss: A Plant-Based Diet Rescued My Health

Although modern medicine’s first inclination is to fight disease, Bryan Jackson, cancer and heart attack survivor, suggests a friendlier approach- one that not only helps slow or reverse disease but helps the whole person.

Weight Loss & Cancer Management: How Whole Food, Plant-Based Support Helped Kelly

After years of on-and-off whole food, plant-based eating, Kelly fully committed to the WFPB lifestyle change and found great success in weight loss and managing her metastatic breast cancer.

Wellness House Nutrition Programs Encourage Plant-Based Eating for Cancer Patients

Wellness House bridges the gap between surviving a cancer diagnosis and thriving, including through their plant-based nutrition programs.

Cooking Up Health Program Changes Lifestyles for Doctors & Patients

Cooking Up Health, a course at the Osher Center for Integrative Medicine at Northwestern University—educates medical students on lifestyle and nutrition.

What If Doctors Were Paid to Keep People Well?

Promoting and managing disease is big business. What if our healthcare system instead placed people over profits?

Top 10 Plant-Based News Stories and Articles of 2020

Health was certainly at the forefront of the news in 2020, and health happens to be our forte. Here we share our best articles of 2020.

Healthcare vs Disease Response System – Part 2

The American healthcare system does not focus on establishing healthful behavior, but on responding to disease, and it relies on technology to do so. Trends in life expectancy and chronic disease incidence rates suggest that this disease response system is not very effective, despite improvements in some areas of response.

Is it Time to Quit the “War on Cancer”?

Launched in 1971, the “war on cancer” has been at the forefront of medical research efforts for decades. Still, despite many advances, there is no consensus on whether the “war” has been won. Cancer remains a leading cause of death. Is it time to move past the war metapho

How Much Does Malnutrition Really Cost?

Malnutrition, including the dietary patterns that produce obesity and chronic disease, is the number one cause of death today, killing millions worldwide every year. Its costs to both individuals and societies continues to grow, despite being largely ignored by healthcare policy institutions, the media, and the public.

4 Terrifying Truths About the US Health-Scare System

We all know that the US medical system isn’t perfect. But sometimes, it can be downright scary. What you are about to read isn’t a trick or treat; so beware and prepare for chills as you learn these terrifying truths about the US healthcare system.

How a Plant-Based Diet Saved Our Lives – Literally!

Bob and Fran are octogenarians who both faced devastating diseases. With the help of a whole food, plant-based lifestyle, they have their health back and they feel better than ever.

Study Finds Dairy (Not Soy) Skyrockets Breast Cancer Risk

If you could reduce your relative risk of breast cancer by 80 percent, wouldn’t you do it? A new study claims that women who drink cows’ milk could increase their risk of developing breast cancer by up to 80 percent compared to women who drink soy milk.

Cancer Prevention and Treatment: An Expert Analysis From Dr. Campbell

Bruce Mylrea interviews Dr. T. Colin Campbell to get his thoughts on the progress and current state of cancer prevention and treatment. Read this excerpt on “Who Gets Cancer and Why.”

Top 10 Plant-Based News Stories and Articles of 2019

A year in review, check out the top ten Center for Nutrition Studies news stories and articles in 2019.

Can the Ketogenic Diet Cure Cancer? What Does the Science Say?

The ketogenic diet does not offer the benefits that fasting and plant-based diets provide for cancer patients, in terms of reducing the side-effects of medical treatment and enhancing its effectiveness. But does the keto diet help fight cancer?

Soy Myths vs Facts: Is Soy Healthy or Not?

Is soy dangerous or beneficial? Many people are still uncertain whether this plant-based protein has benefits or is a threat to long-term health. The confusion has given rise to numerous conflicting reports about how soy affects the body.

Gianna Simone Interviews Dr. T. Colin Campbell – Link Between Animal Protein & Cancer

Gianna Simone produced this series of interviews with the top plant-based doctors of our time with the intention of providing educational resources to people on the benefits of a whole food, plant-based diet.

7 Anti-Aging Hacks for a Longer and Healthier Life

Slow the hands of time and age with more grace, energy and vitality with 248 strategies that encompass diet, fitness, beauty, and lifestyle. In this book excerpt, Asp shares 8 of her favorite lifestyle hacks.

Top 10 Plant-Based News Stories and Articles of 2018

A year in review, check out the top ten Center for Nutrition Studies news stories and articles in 2018.

Is Raw Milk Better for You? What About Goat Milk?

Is it okay to drink raw milk? Is unpasteurized milk better? Learn the science behind why raw milk and goat milk are not necessarily healthier choices.

The Myth of Alkalizing Your Body

Should you alkalize your body or eat more alkaline foods for better health? What does ‘alkalizing your body’ even mean?

Food or Medicine? Preventing & Treating Breast & Prostate Cancer

Why turn to surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation to fight cancer when food is cancer’s enemy? Shouldn’t we implement diet and lifestyle changes along with medical interventions when facing cancer?