STORY AT-A-GLANCE Gabapentin is a synthetic drug originally approved for seizures. It’s now widely prescribed off-label for chronic pain, despite limited evidence and rising concerns over safety A recent study found that chronic back pain patients with six or more gabapentin prescriptions had a 29% higher dementia risk and 85% higher mild cognitive impairment risk […]
STORY AT-A-GLANCE The U.S. officially rejected the World Health Organization’s (WHO) 2024 amendments to the International Health Regulations (IHR), citing threats to national sovereignty, free speech, and constitutional protections If not rejected, the amendments would have allowed the WHO to influence lockdowns, vaccine documentation, and pandemic declarations without approval from elected officials or public input […]
STORY AT-A-GLANCE In diabetic retinopathy, new, fragile blood vessels triggered by diabetes bleed into your eye and create scar tissue that tears your retina, leading to permanent vision loss if untreated Diabetic retinopathy quietly damages your retina for years before you notice symptoms, making early detection through annual eye exams essential for preserving vision Blood […]
STORY AT-A-GLANCE Research shows erythritol, a sugar substitute, weakens protective brain cell functions, increases oxidative stress, and compromises the blood-brain barrier integrity Erythritol consumption causes rapid platelet clumping and accelerated blood clot formation, dramatically increasing stroke and heart attack risks Like erythritol, xylitol increases platelet reactivity and clotting risks, with effects persisting for hours after […]
STORY AT-A-GLANCE High-fat diets worsen inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) symptoms by increasing inflammation, weakening gut barriers, and promoting harmful bacteria while reducing beneficial microbes in the digestive system Ketogenic diets dramatically intensify colitis severity, causing weight loss, colon shortening, elevated inflammatory markers, and increased intestinal permeability in research studies Western dietary patterns high in fats […]
STORY AT-A-GLANCE Up to 15% of adults in the U.S. don’t get enough zinc from their diet, putting them at risk for immune problems, hormone imbalance, and poor wound healing Phytates in grains and legumes block zinc absorption, making plant-based diets a hidden cause of deficiency even when zinc intake looks adequate Symptoms of low […]
STORY AT-A-GLANCE Obese women who sit more than four hours daily without regular movement face up to 2.56 times higher breast cancer risk, according to new research A mere 10 minutes of brisk walking weekly was enough to eliminate the heightened breast cancer risk from prolonged sitting, proving small actions offer big protection Postmenopausal women, […]
STORY AT-A-GLANCE The Environmental Working Group’s (EWG) 2025 Dirty Dozen list includes two new entries — blackberries and potatoes — both flagged for high pesticide levels and exposure to banned or hormone-disrupting chemicals Nearly 75% of conventionally grown produce tested by the USDA had pesticide residues, and 96% of the foods on the Dirty Dozen […]
STORY AT-A-GLANCE More than 13.5 million people are now using GLP-1 injections like Ozempic, up from 450,000 in 2018 — a sharp rise linked to an equally sharp increase in side effects Patients using Ozempic are reporting rapid tooth decay, bleeding gums, and dental infections — even in people with no history of oral disease […]
STORY AT-A-GLANCE Nearly 15,000 PFAS chemicals have been identified, but less than 2% have any safety data, leaving you exposed daily to toxins that haven’t been tested or regulated DuPont’s use of PFOA, also known as C8, in Teflon production led to widespread water and air contamination, with blood levels in workers and residents reaching […]
STORY AT-A-GLANCE President Trump launched Make America Healthy Again in February 2025. In July 2025, he ordered Coca-Cola to replace high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS) with cane sugar in their products for public health benefits The corn industry warns switching would cost jobs and disrupt the lives of many Americans who have made it their livelihood […]
STORY AT-A-GLANCE Sitting for more than four hours a day increases your risk of neck pain by 60%, and that risk jumps to 88% after six hours Women and office workers are the most vulnerable to neck pain caused by sedentary behavior and prolonged screen time Using a cellphone puts significantly more strain on your […]
STORY AT-A-GLANCE A woman’s vaginal microbiome is shaped by what she eats daily — choosing whole foods over processed ones gives more control over infections, irritation, and long-term health Eating more processed meats and drinking alcohol increases harmful vaginal bacteria like Gardnerella, raising the risk for infections, odor, irritation, and pregnancy complications Research shows that […]
By: A Midwestern Doctor STORY AT-A-GLANCE Throughout history, scientists have discovered water has a variety of largely unrecognized properties (e.g., vortex motion) that are necessary for life to function Many of these result from water having a 4th phase in between a solid and liquid, where it behaves like a liquid crystal and is essential […]
STORY AT-A-GLANCE Older adults who move earlier in the day and stick to a consistent activity schedule have better heart and lung fitness and walk more efficiently Simply shifting your daily activity to earlier hours and repeating that schedule regularly can strengthen your biological clock and improve physical resilience Exercise acts as a powerful signal […]
STORY AT-A-GLANCE Flavonoid diversity matters more than quantity. People eating varied flavonoid-rich foods had 14% lower all-cause mortality and 20% lower diabetes death risk Multiple flavonoid types work synergistically. Anthocyanins, flavan-3-ols, flavonols, flavanones, and isoflavones together enhance cellular protection and immune function most effectively Whole foods outperform supplements. Natural food sources like berries, tea, and […]
STORY AT-A-GLANCE Over 100 million Americans receive tap water with arsenic, nitrate, or chromium-6 at levels above health-based safety benchmarks. These chemicals put you at increased risk for cancer and other diseases These three top contaminants frequently co-occur in groundwater and surface water, especially in states like California, Arizona, and Texas with high agricultural and […]
STORY AT-A-GLANCE Over 100 million Americans receive tap water with arsenic, nitrate, or chromium-6 at levels above health-based safety benchmarks. These chemicals put you at increased risk for cancer and other diseases These three top contaminants frequently co-occur in groundwater and surface water, especially in states like California, Arizona, and Texas with high agricultural and […]
STORY AT-A-GLANCE A ministroke, or transient ischemic attack (TIA), is your brain’s urgent warning sign that a full-blown stroke could strike within hours or days — up to 20% of people have a major stroke within 90 days, and half of those happen within just 48 hours TIA symptoms mimic those of a stroke but […]
STORY AT-A-GLANCE A ministroke, or transient ischemic attack (TIA), is your brain’s urgent warning sign that a full-blown stroke could strike within hours or days — up to 20% of people have a major stroke within 90 days, and half of those happen within just 48 hours TIA symptoms mimic those of a stroke but […]
STORY AT-A-GLANCE Aspartame consumption activates cancer-driving genes even without visible tumor growth, raising glioblastoma risk at a molecular level This artificial sweetener disrupts your gut-brain axis by depleting beneficial bacteria like Rikenellaceae, which normally produce compounds that help suppress tumor progression RNA methylation, a powerful gene regulation process, is altered by aspartame exposure, increasing expression […]
STORY AT-A-GLANCE Scientists detected airborne medium-chain chlorinated paraffins (MCCPs) in rural Oklahoma for the first time, showing these toxic chemicals are not limited to industrial zones MCCPs are chemically similar to PFAS “forever chemicals,” building up in your fat, disrupting hormones, and increasing the risk of chronic illness Levels of MCCPs in the air peaked […]
STORY AT-A-GLANCE Talc, a mineral linked to cancer and chronic inflammation, is still used in food and pharmaceuticals without clear labeling An FDA expert panel in May 2025 unanimously recommended banning talc from all foods and drugs Talc stays lodged in your tissues for up to nine years, quietly triggering immune dysfunction and inflammation that […]
STORY AT-A-GLANCE Current vapers have 47.3% higher odds of developing COPD, while former vapers face 76.6% increased risk compared to non-vapers E-cigarettes release harmful chemicals like aldehydes and acrolein that cause deep lung inflammation, leading to irreversible airway damage and scarring Daily vaping increases COPD risk by 3.17 times in adults who never smoked cigarettes, […]
STORY AT-A-GLANCE Your body’s blood sugar spike after eating carbs like rice or potatoes reveals how healthy — or dysfunctional — your metabolism really is New research shows there are five distinct carb-response types, and the biggest spike culprit (potatoes, rice, grapes, bread, or pasta) depends entirely on your internal metabolic state People who spike […]
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