Or better put, are they at a higher risk for goiter than the average meat eater? For those who perhaps stumbled upon this article and aren’t aware of what goiter is, it’s a manifestation of...

Or specifically, can a vegan diet cause a low platelet count? I think this question arises due to the complete omission of foods like meat and fish which contain various nutrients having implications...

When people think of foods that are conducive to bone health, the dairy food group tops the list. And because a vegan diet excludes the dairy group entirely, many wonder whether following a 100%...

Folks who suffer from hemochromatosis, or know someone who does, often wonder whether plant-based diets offer any unique benefits to those with iron-overload. The significance (if any) of the...

This question often comes from folks who are thinking of switching to the vegan diet. Either they suffer from hemorrhoids and wonder if plant-based eating may provide a remedy, or they currently get...

One common question I get from people considering making the switch to a vegan diet is whether or not a whole-food plant-based eating pattern will be any match for very high levels of cholesterol...