Since 1996 WHN is the second oldest medical website on the net, second only to the American Medical Association, servicing over 35,000 physicians and scientists worldwide.

Non-Profit Trusted Source of Non-Commercial Health Information

Processed Fiber May Increase Risk Of Liver Cancer

New Test 100% Effective At Detecting Cervical Cancer

According to a study recently published in Gastroenterology, looking at diets high in fermentable fiber in mice and the associated risk for developing liver cancer, diets that are high in processed fiber may increase the risk of liver cancer in some people.  It can be hard to follow dietary recommendations, and dietary needs can be …

Read more

It doesn't matter much which fiber you choose — just get more fiber!

It doesn't matter much which fiber you choose -- just get more fiber!

That huge array of dietary fiber supplements in the drugstore or grocery aisle can be overwhelming to a consumer. They make all sorts of health claims too, not being subject to FDA review and approval. So how do you know which supplement works and would be best for you? A rigorous examination of the gut …

Read more