• Ultraviolet Blood Irradiation Revolutionized Medicine — Why Did It Disappear?

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Jun 12th 2025 11:33pm EDT

    By: A Midwestern Doctor STORY AT-A-GLANCE Natural light is an essential nutrient many of us lack within our bodies. When ultraviolet light is introduced into the bloodstream, remarkable health benefits emerge The dermatology industry created hysteria about benign sun-induced cancers while ignoring that deadly melanoma actually results from sunlight deficiency, not excess exposure Once ultraviolet […]

  • Ultraviolet Blood Irradiation Revolutionized Medicine — Why Did It Disappear?

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Jun 12th 2025 11:33pm EDT

    By: A Midwestern Doctor STORY AT-A-GLANCE Natural light is an essential nutrient many of us lack within our bodies. When ultraviolet light is introduced into the bloodstream, remarkable health benefits emerge The dermatology industry created hysteria about benign sun-induced cancers while ignoring that deadly melanoma actually results from sunlight deficiency, not excess exposure Once ultraviolet […]

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  • Ultraviolet Blood Irradiation Revolutionized Medicine — Why Did It Disappear?

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Jun 12th 2025 11:33pm EDT

    By: A Midwestern Doctor STORY AT-A-GLANCE Natural light is an essential nutrient many of us lack within our bodies. When ultraviolet light is introduced into the bloodstream, remarkable health benefits emerge The dermatology industry created hysteria about benign sun-induced cancers while ignoring that deadly melanoma actually results from sunlight deficiency, not excess exposure Once ultraviolet […]

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  • Sitting Is Silently Straining Your Heart — These Simple Daily Moves Can Protect It

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Jun 12th 2025 11:32pm EDT

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Sitting more than 10.6 hours daily increases heart failure risk by 45% and cardiovascular death risk by 62%, even for those who regularly exercise Breaking up sedentary time is important; even reallocating 30 minutes of sitting to light activity reduces heart failure risk by 7% Prolonged sitting impairs blood circulation, decreases insulin sensitivity […]

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  • Sitting Is Silently Straining Your Heart — These Simple Daily Moves Can Protect It

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Jun 12th 2025 11:32pm EDT

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Sitting more than 10.6 hours daily increases heart failure risk by 45% and cardiovascular death risk by 62%, even for those who regularly exercise Breaking up sedentary time is important; even reallocating 30 minutes of sitting to light activity reduces heart failure risk by 7% Prolonged sitting impairs blood circulation, decreases insulin sensitivity […]

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  • Sitting Is Silently Straining Your Heart — These Simple Daily Moves Can Protect It

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Jun 12th 2025 11:32pm EDT

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Sitting more than 10.6 hours daily increases heart failure risk by 45% and cardiovascular death risk by 62%, even for those who regularly exercise Breaking up sedentary time is important; even reallocating 30 minutes of sitting to light activity reduces heart failure risk by 7% Prolonged sitting impairs blood circulation, decreases insulin sensitivity […]

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  • Ultraprocessed Food Boosts Addiction and Worsens Mood

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Jun 12th 2025 11:31pm EDT

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE More than 85% of high ultraprocessed food (UPF) consumers meet clinical criteria for food addiction, including symptoms like cravings, withdrawal and loss of control People who eat more UPFs report higher levels of depression, anxiety and stress, confirming that these foods worsen mood and emotional health UPFs hijack your brain’s reward system, overstimulating […]

  • Ultraprocessed Food Boosts Addiction and Worsens Mood

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Jun 12th 2025 11:31pm EDT

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE More than 85% of high ultraprocessed food (UPF) consumers meet clinical criteria for food addiction, including symptoms like cravings, withdrawal and loss of control People who eat more UPFs report higher levels of depression, anxiety and stress, confirming that these foods worsen mood and emotional health UPFs hijack your brain’s reward system, overstimulating […]

  • Why Pepcid Is the Only H2 Blocker Worth Taking

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Jun 11th 2025 11:33pm EDT

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Pepcid (famotidine) uniquely blocks serotonin activity unlike other H2 blockers, helping interrupt chronic pain, inflammation and fatigue caused by elevated serotonin levels A 70-year-old patient’s life-threatening serotonin syndrome was rapidly reversed within 15 minutes using intravenous famotidine, demonstrating its powerful anti-serotonin effects Elevated serotonin impairs mitochondrial energy production and drives chronic inflammation, depression […]

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  • ‘Safe’ Starch-Based Bioplastics Found to Harm Organs and Disrupt Metabolism

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Jun 11th 2025 11:32pm EDT

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Research shows starch-based “biodegradable” plastics break down into microplastics that accumulate in organs, causing significant tissue damage in the liver, intestines and ovaries Even at low doses similar to human environmental exposure, these microplastics disrupt blood glucose levels and trigger metabolic problems within just three months Starch-based microplastics disturb gut microbiome balance and […]

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  • Gum Disease Symptoms Linked to Higher Risk of Multiple Chronic Illnesses

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Jun 11th 2025 11:31pm EDT

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Bleeding, painful, or swollen gums could be an early warning sign of deeper health issues, including heart disease, depression, and diabetes, even before other symptoms show up In a study of over 500,000 people, those with painful gums had a 54% higher risk of living with multiple chronic conditions like cardiovascular disease, anxiety, […]

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  • MAHA Commission Report to Spotlight Toxins in Food

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Jun 10th 2025 11:33pm EDT

    Video may not work in all countries. STORY AT-A-GLANCE The MAHA Commission’s new report identifies food toxins, overmedication and environmental stressors as core drivers behind the surge in childhood chronic illness CDC data show that 87% of U.S. children have glyphosate in their urine, pointing to daily exposure through common foods like wheat, oats and […]

  • Are CT Scans the Hidden Cancer Risk No One Warned You About?

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Jun 10th 2025 11:32pm EDT

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE CT scans are projected to cause about 103,000 future cancer cases from just one year’s worth of imaging; the scans expose patients to ionizing radiation that damages DNA and increases cancer risk Abdomen and pelvis CT scans pose the highest risk, contributing to 5% of all cancer diagnoses, which is comparable to risks […]

  • New Study — Living with Multiple Illnesses Can Nearly Double Your Depression Risk

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Jun 10th 2025 11:31pm EDT

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE People managing multiple chronic illnesses are nearly twice as likely to develop depression, even if they’ve never had mental health issues before, according to a decade-long study Living with both heart disease and diabetes drastically increases your future depression risk, making cardiometabolic combinations among the most dangerous for emotional health outcomes Chronic illnesses […]

  • US Maternal Mortality Surged More Than 27% Over 5 Years, NIH Study Reveals

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Jun 9th 2025 11:33pm EDT

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Recent data show U.S. maternal mortality rates increased by 27.7% between 2018 and 2022, with one-third of pregnancy-related deaths occurring after the standard six-week postpartum care period Significant disparities exist in maternal death rates by state, race, and ethnicity. American Indian/Alaska Native women face a nearly four times higher risk than white women […]

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  • US Maternal Mortality Surged More Than 27% Over 5 Years, NIH Study Reveals

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Jun 9th 2025 11:33pm EDT

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Recent data show U.S. maternal mortality rates increased by 27.7% between 2018 and 2022, with one-third of pregnancy-related deaths occurring after the standard six-week postpartum care period Significant disparities exist in maternal death rates by state, race, and ethnicity. American Indian/Alaska Native women face a nearly four times higher risk than white women […]

  • 45% of Women Have Low Hemoglobin, 3 in 4 Lack Vitamin D — Is Your Health at Risk?

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Jun 9th 2025 11:32pm EDT

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE A large health screening revealed 45% of women have low hemoglobin and 75% are deficient in vitamin D; these low levels affect energy, hormones and overall health Nutrient deficiencies manifest differently across age groups, with younger women experiencing immune and hormonal issues while older women face increased risks of bone loss and cardiovascular […]

  • The Skin Microbiome Secret to Sun Protection and Radiant Health

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Jun 9th 2025 11:31pm EDT

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Your skin microbiome helps protect against UV radiation damage by metabolizing harmful cis-urocanic acid (cis-UCA) using an enzyme called urocanase, preventing immunosuppression and inflammation after sun exposure Urocanase-positive bacteria rapidly respond to UVB exposure, shifting skin microbiome composition within hours and creating a protective feedback loop that supports overall skin health Conventional sunscreens […]

  • Even Short Periods of Antibiotic Usage Affect Long-Term Gut Health

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Jun 8th 2025 11:33pm EDT

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Bacteria develop antibiotic resistance through multiple mechanisms including intrinsic resistance, genetic mutations, and DNA transfer between bacteria, with resistant strains persisting in the gut for approximately one year Even brief antibiotic use permanently alters gut microbiome diversity, with resistant bacteria multiplying and beneficial strains being eliminated, creating long-term gut dysbiosis A country’s overall […]

  • How Lobbyists Are Blocking Local Efforts to End Water Fluoridation

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Jun 8th 2025 11:32pm EDT

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Fluoridated water provides little dental benefit but carries serious neurological risks, including lower IQ and disrupted brain development in children Most developed countries have rejected fluoridation and still have similar rates of dental health, while 62.8% of Americans receive it without informed consent A North Dakota investigation revealed federally funded officials using deceptive […]

  • More Than 1 in 5 Boys Have an Eating Disorder

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Jun 7th 2025 11:33pm EDT

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE More than 1 in 5 boys have eating disorders, with binge eating and purging being most common, yet doctors often miss these problems because they’re looking for different symptoms Boys with eating disorders usually chase muscle and leanness rather than extreme thinness, following strict food rules and over-exercising while still looking “healthy” to […]

  • Treating SIBO Holistically Helps Patients Feel Better, New Study Finds

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Jun 6th 2025 11:33pm EDT

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE New research shows over 70% of small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) patients reported significant symptom improvement with holistic treatment, even when lab tests remained abnormal SIBO develops when digestive metabolism slows down and bacteria migrate where they don’t belong, causing bloating, gas and food intolerances Antibiotics often worsen the condition by disrupting gut […]

  • Science-Backed Ways Houseplants Reduce Stress, Sharpen Focus, and Boost Healing

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Jun 6th 2025 11:32pm EDT

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Indoor plants significantly reduce stress levels, lowering heart rate and blood pressure while creating a calming effect on your nervous system Exposure to real plants improves cognitive function; it enhances attention span, memory retention and reaction time compared to artificial plants or images Patients recover faster and need less pain medication when plants […]

  • Breakthrough Brain Training Shows Promise for Long COVID Recovery

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Jun 6th 2025 11:31pm EDT

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE A targeted brain rehabilitation program combining digital exercises and coaching helped 80% of long COVID patients return to work, while none in the standard care group did Long COVID cognitive symptoms affect 9 million to 10 million Americans, with nearly 1 in 7 unable to return to work three months after infection Early […]

  • What They Don’t Tell Us About Treating Pain

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Jun 5th 2025 11:33pm EDT

    By: A Midwestern Doctor STORY AT-A-GLANCE Spinal pain affects millions despite over $134 billion spent annually in the USA alone, with most patients remaining stuck in chronic pain cycles due to treatments that address symptoms rather than root causes Common pain generators are frequently missed, including weak ligaments, tight muscles, structural misalignments, trapped emotions, and […]