• Acute Care Hospital Reports Improved Patient Outcomes After Vitamin D Project

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Jul 23rd 2025 11:32pm EDT

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Vitamin D deficiency is widespread, especially in northern regions with limited sunlight. At Vibra Hospital in North Dakota, 44% of patients had dangerously low levels below 20 nanograms per milliliter (ng/mL) To correct vitamin D deficiency, Vibra Hospital implemented a structured vitamin D protocol that significantly improved patient recovery, reduced complications, and supported […]

  • Acute Care Hospital Reports Improved Patient Outcomes After Vitamin D Project

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Jul 23rd 2025 11:32pm EDT

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Vitamin D deficiency is widespread, especially in northern regions with limited sunlight. At Vibra Hospital in North Dakota, 44% of patients had dangerously low levels below 20 nanograms per milliliter (ng/mL) To correct vitamin D deficiency, Vibra Hospital implemented a structured vitamin D protocol that significantly improved patient recovery, reduced complications, and supported […]

  • Black Mold Is More Likely to Trigger Allergies Than Cause Toxic Reactions

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Jul 23rd 2025 11:31pm EDT

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Black mold’s toxic reputation stems from a debunked 1990s study that falsely linked it to infant deaths — subsequent reviews exposed major flaws in the study’s data and methods Stachybotrys chartarum (black mold) rarely becomes airborne and doesn’t grow well in the human body, making it unlikely to cause lung toxicity or systemic […]

  • Living Near a Golf Course Puts Your Brain Health at Risk

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Jul 22nd 2025 11:33pm EDT

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Residents within a mile of golf courses have 126% higher chance of developing Parkinson’s disease compared to those living farther away Golf course chemicals infiltrate groundwater supplies and drift through the air, creating multiple exposure pathways for nearby residents Stricter pesticide regulations in Europe result in dramatically lower chemical hazard scores compared to […]

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  • Ultraprocessed Foods Increase Psoriasis Risk and Worsen Inflammation

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Jul 22nd 2025 11:33pm EDT

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE People with the highest consumption of ultraprocessed foods had a 23% higher risk of developing psoriasis compared to those who ate the least, based on a 12-year study of 121,019 participants Replacing just 5% of UPFs with unprocessed foods lowered psoriasis risk by 14%, and replacing 20% dropped it by 18%, making this […]

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  • Curcumin and Piperine Together Improve Sepsis Outcomes

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Jul 22nd 2025 11:31pm EDT

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Sepsis affects over 1.7 million U.S. adults annually, causing 350,000 deaths. It is characterized by an overwhelming immune response leading to widespread inflammation and organ failure An Iranian study of 66 ICU patients showed curcumin (500 mg) plus piperine (5 mg) reduced inflammation markers by 34.29% to 37.36% within seven days A meta-analysis […]

  • Krill Oil Attenuates Fatty Liver and Oxidative Stress in Obesity

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Jul 21st 2025 11:33pm EDT

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Krill oil lowered liver fat, deep belly fat, and triglyceride levels in obese mice, showing it helps reverse the core drivers of fatty liver disease Krill oil reduced oxidative stress and activated natural antioxidant enzymes, helping cells protect themselves from damage caused by fat overload Krill oil improved insulin sensitivity by lowering insulin […]

  • Perfumes and Lotions Interfere with Your Body’s Pollution Defense

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Jul 21st 2025 11:32pm EDT

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Your body is surrounded by an “oxidation field” made of reactive hydroxyl molecules (OH). This protective layer helps break down harmful pollutants in the air before they reach your lungs or enter your body through the skin Nearly 90% of U.S. adults use personal care products daily, but these items release airborne compounds […]

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  • Perfumes and Lotions Interfere with Your Body’s Pollution Defense

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Jul 21st 2025 11:32pm EDT

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Your body is surrounded by an “oxidation field” made of reactive hydroxyl molecules (OH). This protective layer helps break down harmful pollutants in the air before they reach your lungs or enter your body through the skin Nearly 90% of U.S. adults use personal care products daily, but these items release airborne compounds […]

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  • This Powerful, Ancient Herb Offers Impressive Benefits

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Jul 21st 2025 11:31pm EDT

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Used since 1406 CE in Chinese medicine, jiaogulan enhances stamina, lowers cholesterol, and supports metabolism, earning it the nickname “immortality herb” for its powerful benefits With an Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity (ORAC) value eight times higher than green tea, jiaogulan protects against cellular damage by neutralizing free radicals and reducing oxidative stress, which […]

  • This Powerful, Ancient Herb Offers Impressive Benefits

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Jul 21st 2025 11:31pm EDT

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Used since 1406 CE in Chinese medicine, jiaogulan enhances stamina, lowers cholesterol, and supports metabolism, earning it the nickname “immortality herb” for its powerful benefits With an Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity (ORAC) value eight times higher than green tea, jiaogulan protects against cellular damage by neutralizing free radicals and reducing oxidative stress, which […]

  • Linoleic Acid, Mitochondria, Gut Microbiome, and Metabolic Health — A Mechanistic Review

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Jul 20th 2025 11:33pm EDT

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Linoleic acid (LA), a fat found in vegetable oils, accumulates in your tissues and disrupts mitochondrial function, which drains your energy and slows your metabolism This fat becomes toxic when oxidized, producing harmful byproducts that damage DNA, enzymes, and the machinery your cells need to generate energy Excess LA damages your gut by […]

  • New Diabetes Category Emerges — ‘Type 5’ Tied to Malnutrition

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Jul 20th 2025 11:32pm EDT

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Type 5 diabetes is a newly recognized form of diabetes caused by lifelong malnutrition that damages the pancreas and prevents it from making enough insulin This condition affects lean individuals, typically young men with a BMI under 19, who have no excess fat, no autoimmune markers and no signs of insulin resistance, but […]

  • New NIH Leadership Aims to Restore the Public’s Trust in Science

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Jul 19th 2025 11:33pm EDT

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Despite medical advances, American life expectancy remained flat from 2012 to 2019 while European countries improved, indicating failed health institutions Current research rewards individual fame and publication volume over collaboration, honesty about failures, and meaningful health breakthroughs About half of biomedical research findings cannot be replicated, undermining scientific reliability due to emphasis on […]

  • How to Use a Foam Roller for Warm Up or Recovery

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Jul 18th 2025 11:33pm EDT

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Foam rollers are cylindrical devices that apply pressure to muscles, helping relieve tightness and inflammation while improving flexibility and range of motion Research shows foam-rolling significantly boosts flexibility immediately after use, but provides minimal improvements in athletic performance like jumping, sprinting, or strength training Foam-rolling is theorized to work through three mechanisms — […]

  • How to Use a Foam Roller for Warm Up or Recovery

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Jul 18th 2025 11:33pm EDT

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Foam rollers are cylindrical devices that apply pressure to muscles, helping relieve tightness and inflammation while improving flexibility and range of motion Research shows foam-rolling significantly boosts flexibility immediately after use, but provides minimal improvements in athletic performance like jumping, sprinting, or strength training Foam-rolling is theorized to work through three mechanisms — […]

  • How Sleep Apnea Quietly Destroys Your Memory

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Jul 18th 2025 11:32pm EDT

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Sleep apnea, especially during rapid eye movement (REM) sleep, causes oxygen drops that damage small brain vessels and raise dementia risk, often before cognitive symptoms become noticeable New research links REM-specific oxygen loss to white matter lesions and entorhinal cortex thinning, two key markers of early neurodegeneration in aging and Alzheimer’s disease Standard […]

  • How Sleep Apnea Quietly Destroys Your Memory

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Jul 18th 2025 11:32pm EDT

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Sleep apnea, especially during rapid eye movement (REM) sleep, causes oxygen drops that damage small brain vessels and raise dementia risk, often before cognitive symptoms become noticeable New research links REM-specific oxygen loss to white matter lesions and entorhinal cortex thinning, two key markers of early neurodegeneration in aging and Alzheimer’s disease Standard […]

  • Talking Therapy Shows Promise as an Effective Treatment for Stroke Survivors

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Jul 18th 2025 11:31pm EDT

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Depression and anxiety are common but often ignored after stroke, making recovery harder and increasing the risk of long-term decline A large NHS study found that talking therapy helped 71% of stroke survivors improve their mental health, with nearly half fully recovering Starting therapy within six months of a stroke gives you a […]

  • Unlocking DMSO’s Potential — Revolutionary Combination Therapies for Pain, Infections, and More

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Jul 17th 2025 11:33pm EDT

    By: A Midwestern Doctor STORY AT-A-GLANCE DMSO is an “umbrella remedy” capable of treating a wide range of challenging ailments due to its combination of therapeutic properties (e.g., reducing inflammation, improving circulation, and reviving dying cells) One of DMSO’s unique properties is its ability to enter through the skin and carry anything it dissolves with […]

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  • Unlocking DMSO’s Potential — Revolutionary Combination Therapies for Pain, Infections, and More

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Jul 17th 2025 11:33pm EDT

    By: A Midwestern Doctor STORY AT-A-GLANCE DMSO is an “umbrella remedy” capable of treating a wide range of challenging ailments due to its combination of therapeutic properties (e.g., reducing inflammation, improving circulation, and reviving dying cells) One of DMSO’s unique properties is its ability to enter through the skin and carry anything it dissolves with […]

  • Erectile Dysfunction? Have You Checked Your Vitamin D?

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Jul 17th 2025 11:32pm EDT

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Research reveals vitamin D deficiency damages blood vessel health, impairing their ability to relax and significantly contributing to erectile dysfunction and broader vascular problems Optimal vitamin D levels (60 to 80 ng/mL) are essential for sexual function, as low levels reduce nitric oxide availability and weaken response to erectile dysfunction medications like Viagra […]

  • Erectile Dysfunction? Have You Checked Your Vitamin D?

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Jul 17th 2025 11:32pm EDT

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Research reveals vitamin D deficiency damages blood vessel health, impairing their ability to relax and significantly contributing to erectile dysfunction and broader vascular problems Optimal vitamin D levels (60 to 80 ng/mL) are essential for sexual function, as low levels reduce nitric oxide availability and weaken response to erectile dysfunction medications like Viagra […]

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  • What Makes Mosquitoes More Likely to Bite You

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Jul 17th 2025 11:31pm EDT

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Mosquitoes are drawn to your body’s natural scent, heat, breath, and even clothing color, making some people far more attractive to them than others Genetic factors account for about 62% of how attractive you are to mosquitoes, with identical twins showing nearly identical mosquito appeal in lab tests People with type O blood […]

  • Fiber Found in Everyday Foods Helps Remove Forever Chemicals from Your Body

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Jul 16th 2025 11:33pm EDT

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE A specific type of fiber called beta-glucan, found in oats and barley, was shown to reduce levels of harmful PFAS chemicals in the blood within just four weeks Participants who consumed beta-glucan experienced significant drops in legacy PFAS compounds like PFOA and PFOS, which are linked to cancer and hormone disruption The fiber […]