Surgical removal of small nodules in the thyroid gland that remain benign and are not life threatening has driven the worldwide thyroid cancer epidemic. The cost: Over $3 billion a year in the U.S. [Science Daily Sept 6, 2016; Journal Clinical Oncology Sept 6, 2016]
Americans typically consume a diet composed of 30% fat. Consumption of a very low-fat diet (less than 15% fat) actually increased the risk for metabolic syndrome. [Clinical Nutrition Oct 2016]
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