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  • Ultraprocessed Foods Linked to 4 in 10 Cardiovascular Deaths and Increased Mortality Risk

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

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Nearly 38% of cardiovascular deaths in Canada are linked to ultraprocessed foods. These products contribute to 96,000 new heart disease cases and 17,400 deaths each year Eating just one additional daily serving of ultraprocessed food raises your risk of obesity by 7%, abdominal fat by 5%, and Type 2 diabetes by 12% Ultraprocessed […]

  • What Ghost Poops Say About Your Digestion and Gut Health

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

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Ghost poops — bowel movements that leave no residue when wiping and sink in the toilet — are indicators of excellent gut health and proper digestion, showing your body is efficiently processing nutrients Many digestive issues that prevent ghost poops stem from poor diet, stress, dehydration or insufficient physical activity, all of which […]

  • Why Raising Potassium Matters More Than Just Cutting Salt for Blood Pressure

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

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE New research confirms that the sodium-potassium ratio, not just sodium alone, is essential for blood pressure regulation. Increased potassium intake significantly lowers blood pressure, even when sodium remains high Potassium lowers blood pressure by helping your body get rid of excess sodium, activating early kidney responses, and reducing hormones that raise blood pressure […]

  • Gut Microbes Influence How You Handle Stress

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

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Gut microbiome composition may influence stress resilience. Research shows a connection between the brain-gut microbiome (BGM) system and mental health, offering new insights into stress management and psychiatric disorders A study found that highly resilient individuals had unique gut bacteria characteristics, including more active bacteria in key areas like environmental adaptation and inflammation […]

  • Subtle Signs You Are Not Getting Enough Sleep

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

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Sleep deprivation manifests in subtle ways beyond feeling tired, including mood swings, poor concentration and food cravings that many don’t connect to lack of sleep Research shows others easily identify sleep-deprived individuals through facial cues like puffy eyes, pale skin and drooping mouth corners Poor sleep disrupts hormones regulating hunger and stress, leading […]

  • The Omega-3 Paradox — How Much Is Too Much?

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

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Omega-3 fats like EPA and DHA offer heart benefits, but excessive intake, especially from supplements, increases the risk of atrial fibrillation (AFib), a heart rhythm disorder High doses of omega-3s, particularly from supplements, can disrupt heart cell function and electrical signaling, triggering AFib. However, low doses from food sources are generally safe Natural […]

  • Global Obesity Rates Are Surging as People Gain Weight Younger and Faster Than in the Past

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

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Global obesity rates have skyrocketed, with over 3.8 billion adults projected to be overweight or obese by 2050, making this a worsening crisis that no country has successfully reversed People are gaining excess weight at younger ages than ever before, increasing their lifetime exposure to obesity-related diseases like Type 2 diabetes, heart disease […]

  • A Western Diet During Pregnancy Increases the Risk of Childhood Liver Damage

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

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE A 2025 study found that babies whose mothers consumed a Western diet high in unhealthy fats and refined sugar during pregnancy showed signs of liver damage, including scarring and bile acid problems, even before birth This early liver damage, linked to the mother’s diet, contributes to a growing condition affecting many children, characterized […]

  • Inflammation Alters Mood and Behavior

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

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE New research shows inflammation directly influences mood and behavior by sending chemical signals that activate anxiety circuits in the brain, helping to explain emotional aftereffects of illness Specific inflammatory cytokines stimulate neurons in brain regions responsible for processing fear, while anti-inflammatory signals calm these same neural pathways Scientists discovered that certain immune molecules […]

  • The Century of Evidence That Vaccines Cause Sudden Infant Deaths

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

    By: A Midwestern Doctor STORY AT-A-GLANCE Multiple doctors have linked the DPT vaccine to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), noting that SIDS peaks coincide with vaccination schedules at 2, 4, and 6 months Since at least 1933, the medical community has known that vaccines cause infant deaths. To conceal this, those deaths were renamed “crib […]

  • Venting Makes Anger Worse — To Quell Anger, Do This Instead

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

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Research shows that “blowing off steam” through intense physical activity doesn’t reduce anger and may actually increase it, contradicting popular belief about anger management Calming techniques like meditation, mindfulness, relaxation and yoga are significantly more effective at reducing anger, hostility and aggressive behavior Combining cognitive strategies with physical calming practices produces stronger results […]

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  • Hearing Loss Is Linked to Higher Risk of Heart Failure

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - May 8th 2025 11:31pm EDT

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Hearing loss increases heart failure risk by up to 28%, even after adjusting for lifestyle and genetic factors, according to research following over 164,000 adults The inner ear’s high blood flow needs make it vulnerable to circulatory problems, which serve as an early warning sign of vascular issues affecting the heart Psychological distress […]

  • How Your Gut Microbiome Affects Anxiety and Mental Well-Being

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

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Anxiety is directly linked to gut health, with imbalances in gut bacteria increasing inflammation and disrupting brain chemistry People with social anxiety have specific bacterial imbalances, including an overgrowth of harmful bacteria and a lack of beneficial strains that regulate mood and stress Diet plays a major role in mental health. Processed foods, […]

  • Eating Certain Foods Helps Lower Your Risk of Tinnitus

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - May 7th 2025 11:32pm EDT

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE A recent large-scale meta-analysis found that people who ate more fruit had significantly lower odds of developing tinnitus than those with low fruit intake Dairy, fiber, and caffeine showed protective benefits as well. Moderate intake of these foods improved circulation, reduced inflammation, and supported inner ear stability A separate study also found that […]

  • Relaxation Methods Help Temporarily Lower Blood Pressure

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - May 7th 2025 11:31pm EDT

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Tai chi, yoga, and mindfulness techniques lowered blood pressure by 5 to 10 mm Hg in just eight to 12 weeks, delivering results similar to low-dose medications when practiced consistently Stress reduction methods like deep breathing and meditation worked in the short term but lost effectiveness when people stopped practicing them, showing the […]

  • 1 in 3 Children Now Faces Chronic Health Conditions

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

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE One in three children in the United States now lives with a chronic health condition that will follow them into adulthood Asthma, ADHD, autism, and prediabetes are rising steadily each year, making it harder for children to succeed in school and life Children from low-income families face the highest risk, with poverty and […]

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  • Are Artificial Food Dyes Safe to Eat?

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

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Over 36,000 U.S. processed foods contain Red 40, a petroleum-based dye, while 8,000 products include Red 3, a known carcinogen that causes thyroid tumors in animals Artificial food dyes like Red 40, Yellow 5, Yellow 6 and Blue 1 are linked to behavioral issues in children, including hyperactivity, restlessness and attention difficulties The […]

  • Poor Oral Health Increases Migraine and Body Pain in Women

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

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Women with chronic migraines and body-wide pain were far more likely to have poor oral health, with over half falling into the lowest oral health categories in a new study Specific oral bacteria, including Mycoplasma salivarium and Gardnerella vaginalis, were significantly more common in women who reported frequent migraines and widespread pain Harmful […]

  • Do You Have an Ingrown Toenail? Try These Home Remedies

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

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Your fingernails and toenails serve essential functions like protection, tactile feedback, and proprioception. When a toenail becomes ingrown, it disrupts balance and causes discomfort, infection, negatively affecting your quality of life Ingrown toenails occur due to poor nail trimming, tight footwear, trauma, or physical growth imbalances. Early symptoms include swelling, redness, and eventually […]

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  • Can Aspirin Prevent the Spread of Tumors? Researchers Say Yes

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

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Aspirin helps prevent cancer metastasis by boosting your immune system’s T cells, which attack cancer cells that try to spread throughout your body Metastasis causes 90% of cancer deaths as cancer cells travel through blood or lymph systems to form new tumors in organs like lungs, liver or bones Aspirin blocks a substance […]

  • My Open Letter to the American Dental Association

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - May 5th 2025 11:31pm EDT

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE In an open letter, I urge the American Dental Association to discontinue supporting water fluoridation, based on research linking fluoride exposure to reduced IQ scores, ADHD symptoms and thyroid dysfunction Most Western European nations have rejected water fluoridation in favor of education, fluoride-free products and dietary improvements to address dental health concerns I […]

  • Connecting the Past and Present — Can Ancient Wisdom Help You Reclaim Health?

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - May 4th 2025 11:33pm EDT

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Chronic disease is at an all-time high — Modern lifestyle shifts have fueled skyrocketing rates of diabetes, heart disease, obesity and autoimmune disorders Vegetable oils have replaced natural fats — Marketed as a healthier alternative, seed oils high in linoleic acid have contributed to inflammation, mitochondrial dysfunction and metabolic disease Endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) […]

  • What’s the Role of Psychological Stress in Food-Induced IBS?

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - May 4th 2025 11:32pm EDT

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Approximately 10% to 15% of Americans suffer from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), a functional gastrointestinal disorder characterized by unpredictable symptoms that disrupt daily life Recent research reveals that psychological stress trains your body to misidentify safe foods as threats. This rewires your immune and nervous systems to produce pain responses in the gut […]

  • What’s the Real Story Behind Vaccines?

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - May 3rd 2025 11:33pm EDT

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Dr. Suzanne Humphries challenges conventional vaccine narratives, arguing that improvements in sanitation and nutrition, not vaccines, were primarily responsible for declining disease rates Humphries’ journey from kidney specialist to vaccine researcher began after noticing patterns of kidney failure in patients following flu vaccination The 1986 National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act shields vaccine manufacturers […]

  • Free-Form Dance Provides Health Benefits Comparable to Traditional Exercise

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - May 2nd 2025 11:33pm EDT

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE A recent study found that free-form dancing matches or exceeds the intensity of jogging or cycling, making it a viable alternative for cardiovascular exercise Unlike structured workouts, free-form dance requires no gym membership or equipment, making it a fun and sustainable way for people of all ages to stay active Dancing with music […]