Health

Scientists Uncover a New Way to Pinpoint Inflammation in the Body

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Most diseases, from heart disease and Alzheimer’s to cancer, share one thing in common — chronic inflammation. But while inflammation ...

Basking in Nature Helps Relieve Stress and Improve Mood

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When was the last time you went on a trip and enjoyed the outdoors? As adults, reconnecting with nature becomes ...

Men with Healthier Sperm Tend to Live Longer, Study Finds

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Sperm counts have been declining at an alarming rate, with research showing a 50% drop in total sperm count over ...

How Mitochondrial Function Influences Diabetes Risk

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Diabetes poses a significant health threat, impacting 463 million adults globally, a number projected to climb to 578 million by ...

The Importance of Selenium for Health and Disease Prevention

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First discovered in 1817 by Swedish chemist Jöns Jacob Berzelius, selenium is a mineral named after Selene, the Greek goddess ...

Using Noncigarette Tobacco Increases Your Risk of Heart Disease

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Cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains the leading cause of death in the United States, killing nearly 2,500 people every day.1 While ...

Most US Baby Formula Packed with Added Sugars, Researchers Warn

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Originally published on U.S. Right to Know: February 25, 2025 Most infant formulas in the U.S. contain mostly added sugars ...

Eating a Variety of Plants Helps Build a Strong Infant Gut Microbiome

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A mother’s gut microbiome plays a significant role in seeding the infant’s gut. The baby’s microbiome is also “seeded” during ...

Can Eating Oranges Regularly Lower Your Risk of Depression?

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Depression is a global crisis that affects more than 280 million people today. It’s the leading cause of disability worldwide ...

How Modern Lifestyles Contribute to Disease

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The human body is designed to thrive with the right conditions — proper nutrition, regular movement, and minimal toxin exposure. ...

Gardasil’s Ability to Prevent Cervical Cancer Challenged in Court

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Imagine you’re sitting in the doctor’s office, trusting a vaccine to shield you from cancer — only to wonder later ...

Weekly Health Quiz: Menopause, Diabetes, and Vitamin D Benefits

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1 How can you naturally enhance your health by emulating your ancestors’ lifestyle? Eat nutrient-dense whole foods regularly Stay physically ...

Everything You Need to Know About Vitamin D for Your Health

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You’ve probably heard about vitamin D from your doctor or a friend — and how your body produces it when ...

Antidepressants Linked to Faster Cognitive Decline in Dementia Patients

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Antidepressants are touted as a solution to help improve people’s mental health and ease depression and anxiety. But these “convenient” ...

Menopause and the Influence of Estrogen Dominance

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For countless women, the word “menopause” is associated with the phrase “low estrogen.” This is the narrative many have been ...

Why Urinary Tract Infections Are One of the Most Common Misdiagnoses in Medicine

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A urinary tract infection (UTI) is an infection anywhere along the urinary system — typically the bladder. It’s usually characterized ...

Eating Eggs Helps Lower Your Risk of Heart Disease

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Eggs have been unfairly demonized for decades, largely due to outdated concerns over cholesterol. Commonly spouted dietary guidelines relentlessly pushed ...

The War Against Breastfeeding and the Dangers of Infant Formula

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Three years ago, a nationwide infant formula shortage shook America, and before long led to fights at grocery stores1 and ...

How Better Sleep Helps Balance Blood Sugar and Support Memory

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Over time, sleeping less than five hours a night increases your blood sugar swings by 2.87%. That finding — published ...

Walking Yoga Combines Movement Breathwork and Mindfulness

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Walking is something most people do without thinking, but what if there’s a way to incorporate intentional breathwork and simple ...

Wireless Radiation Sickness Gets a New Name — ‘EMR Syndrome’

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Millions of people worldwide experience unexplained headaches, dizziness, heart palpitations, and chronic fatigue when exposed to everyday wireless devices that ...

Are Neonics Essential to All Crops? Research Says No

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Originally published on U.S. Right to Know: March 10, 2025 In 2018, Louis Robert, an agronomist in Québec, was fired ...

Just How Bad Is the Air Inside Your Home, and What Can You Do About It?

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Have you ever come home after a long day, kicked off your shoes and turned on a wax warmer or ...

Harmful Chemicals Are Flooding the US Food Supply

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Food is one of the biggest industries in America. According to a report from CBS News Health Watch, it’s estimated ...

Micronutrient Deficiencies in Type 2 Diabetes and Their Impact on Health

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Type 2 diabetes, a condition marked by chronically high blood sugar levels, is a leading driver of metabolic disease in ...

Heating Pads and Blankets Linked to ‘Toasted Skin Syndrome’

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Picture this: it’s a chilly night, and you’re snuggled up with a warm blanket and a hot water bottle pressed ...

The Symptom-Centered Model of Conventional Medicine

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Modern health care is failing to make people healthier. Chronic diseases like diabetes, heart disease, and autoimmune disorders are more ...

Limiting TV Time Helps Reduce Heart Disease Risk

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Heart disease is the leading cause of death worldwide, taking an estimated 17.9 million lives each year.1 In the U.S., ...

Nearly 100 Million Americans Exposed to Contaminated Drinking Water

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You turn on the faucet, fill a glass and take a sip — simple, right? But what if that water ...

Weekly Health Quiz: DMSO, Microplastics, and Mitochondrial Dysfunction

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1 What happens to your brain cells when your mitochondria lose their efficient shape? They produce more energy to compensate ...

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