• Why Rosacea Intensifies in Midlife and How to Cut Flare Frequency

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Jan 23rd 2026 10:31pm EST

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Rosacea often worsens in midlife because years of inflammation prevent blood vessels from fully recovering between triggers, making redness more persistent An overactive immune response keeps inflammatory signals switched on, which drives flushing, burning, and visible blood vessels even without obvious triggers Gut imbalance fuels facial inflammation by sending immune signals into your […]

  • Why Winter Worsens Migraines and How to Prevent Them

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Jan 22nd 2026 10:33pm EST

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Winter worsens migraines because cold, darkness, and routine disruption overload your nervous system and reduce your brain’s ability to regulate pain signals Seasonal drops in light exposure disrupt melatonin and circadian rhythm, lowering your brain’s resilience and increasing headache frequency and intensity Excess LA from seed oils damages mitochondrial energy production, making your […]

  • Why Winter Worsens Migraines and How to Prevent Them

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Jan 22nd 2026 10:33pm EST

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Winter worsens migraines because cold, darkness, and routine disruption overload your nervous system and reduce your brain’s ability to regulate pain signals Seasonal drops in light exposure disrupt melatonin and circadian rhythm, lowering your brain’s resilience and increasing headache frequency and intensity Excess LA from seed oils damages mitochondrial energy production, making your […]

  • Elderberry Juice May Help Support Healthier Metabolism in Adults

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Jan 22nd 2026 10:32pm EST

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE A new Nutrients study shows that drinking 12 ounces of 100% elderberry juice daily for a week helped overweight adults activate more genes that regulate how the body uses energy after meals than a placebo Elderberry juice turned on processes that help the body manage energy better — making it easier to switch […]

  • Elderberry Juice May Help Support Healthier Metabolism in Adults

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Jan 22nd 2026 10:32pm EST

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE A new Nutrients study shows that drinking 12 ounces of 100% elderberry juice daily for a week helped overweight adults activate more genes that regulate how the body uses energy after meals than a placebo Elderberry juice turned on processes that help the body manage energy better — making it easier to switch […]

  • How Ultraprocessed Foods Increase Your Crohn’s Disease Risk

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Jan 22nd 2026 10:31pm EST

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Eating five or more servings of ultraprocessed foods (UPFs) a day nearly doubles your risk of developing Crohn’s disease Additives like emulsifiers, thickeners, and artificial sweeteners found in ultraprocessed foods break down the gut’s protective mucus barrier and fuel chronic inflammation High intake of UPFs is linked to changes in gut bacteria that […]

  • How Ultraprocessed Foods Increase Your Crohn’s Disease Risk

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Jan 22nd 2026 10:31pm EST

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Eating five or more servings of ultraprocessed foods (UPFs) a day nearly doubles your risk of developing Crohn’s disease Additives like emulsifiers, thickeners, and artificial sweeteners found in ultraprocessed foods break down the gut’s protective mucus barrier and fuel chronic inflammation High intake of UPFs is linked to changes in gut bacteria that […]

  • America’s Favorite Cooking Oil Shows Strong Link to Obesity

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Jan 21st 2026 10:33pm EST

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Soybean oil dominates the U.S. food supply. Americans’ intake has increased from about 2% to nearly 10% of calories over a century, alongside sharp rises in obesity and diabetes A recent study published in the Journal of Lipid Research found soybean oil drives obesity independent of calories by generating liver oxylipins that track […]

  • America’s Favorite Cooking Oil Shows Strong Link to Obesity

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Jan 21st 2026 10:33pm EST

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Soybean oil dominates the U.S. food supply. Americans’ intake has increased from about 2% to nearly 10% of calories over a century, alongside sharp rises in obesity and diabetes A recent study published in the Journal of Lipid Research found soybean oil drives obesity independent of calories by generating liver oxylipins that track […]

  • Home Exercises Ease Knee Pain as Effectively as Physical Therapy, Study Finds

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Jan 21st 2026 10:32pm EST

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE A new trial in The New England Journal of Medicine found that exercise, whether done at home or with a physical therapist, helped reduce knee pain in adults with osteoarthritis and meniscal tears Supervised physical therapy (PT) offered a modest short-term advantage over home exercise. Much of PT’s value may come from the […]

  • Home Exercises Ease Knee Pain as Effectively as Physical Therapy, Study Finds

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Jan 21st 2026 10:32pm EST

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE A new trial in The New England Journal of Medicine found that exercise, whether done at home or with a physical therapist, helped reduce knee pain in adults with osteoarthritis and meniscal tears Supervised physical therapy (PT) offered a modest short-term advantage over home exercise. Much of PT’s value may come from the […]

  • Parkinson’s Disease Is Rising and Lifestyle Choices Play a Major Role

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Jan 21st 2026 10:31pm EST

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Parkinson’s disease is rising rapidly worldwide, and most cases are driven by lifestyle and environmental stressors rather than genetics, meaning daily choices play a powerful role in risk and progression The disease often begins years before diagnosis, with early signs like poor sleep, digestive issues, anxiety, and fatigue signaling stress on your brain […]

  • Ultraprocessed Foods Linked to Early Onset of Colorectal Cancer

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Jan 20th 2026 10:33pm EST

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Colorectal cancer is rising in younger adults, with U.S. rates increasing 2.4% per year since 2012. New evidence points to dietary changes as a contributing factor A recent study in JAMA Oncology found that those consuming the most ultraprocessed foods had a 45% higher risk of developing precancerous colorectal tumors before age 50 […]

  • Research Links This Common Spice to Better Mood and Intimacy

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Jan 20th 2026 10:32pm EST

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Saffron supports both mood and sexual function, addressing a common problem where depression treatments often blunt intimacy Clinical trials show a daily 30-milligram dose of saffron reduces depression symptoms at a level similar to common antidepressants used for mild to moderate depression Unlike many psychiatric drugs, saffron improves erectile function, arousal, lubrication, and […]

  • What Uterine Fibroids Reveal About Heart Health

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Jan 20th 2026 10:31pm EST

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Women with uterine fibroids face a significantly higher long-term risk of heart disease, meaning fibroids act as an early warning sign of deeper cardiovascular strain rather than a localized reproductive issue The increased risk shows up early, often years before traditional heart disease symptoms appear, giving you a key window to address underlying […]

  • Global Study Reveals Alarming Surge in Chronic Kidney Disease

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Jan 19th 2026 10:33pm EST

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Chronic kidney disease (CKD) now affects about 788 million adults worldwide, more than double the number in 1990, making it one of the most widespread and underrecognized health threats A recent systematic analysis published in The Lancet revealed that CKD is now the ninth leading cause of death globally, responsible for roughly 1.48 […]

  • Global Study Reveals Alarming Surge in Chronic Kidney Disease

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Jan 19th 2026 10:33pm EST

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Chronic kidney disease (CKD) now affects about 788 million adults worldwide, more than double the number in 1990, making it one of the most widespread and underrecognized health threats A recent systematic analysis published in The Lancet revealed that CKD is now the ninth leading cause of death globally, responsible for roughly 1.48 […]

  • Your Walking Speed Predicts Your Recovery After Hip Surgery

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Jan 19th 2026 10:32pm EST

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Osteoarthritis (OA), the leading cause of hip pain, affects an estimated 240 million people worldwide. It occurs when the protective cartilage that cushions the ends of your bones gradually breaks down, causing pain and stiffness A study published in The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery found that patients with a gait speed […]

  • How Gut Microbiome Imbalances Affect the Health Benefits of Your Diet

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Jan 19th 2026 10:31pm EST

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Your gut microbes determine how foods affect your health, meaning identical diets produce very different outcomes on people depending on microbial enzymes, balance, and overall gut condition Large-scale research shows plant compounds require specific gut microbes for benefits, explaining why plant-heavy diets improve energy for some people yet trigger bloating, fatigue, or food […]

  • Pre-Workout Supplements Interfere with Sleep and Recovery in Young People

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Jan 18th 2026 10:32pm EST

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Young people who use pre-workout supplements face more than double the risk of sleeping five hours or less per night, a level of sleep loss that undermines mood, learning, and physical recovery High-dose stimulants in pre-workout products keep your nervous system in a stressed, alert state, making it harder for your brain and […]

  • Pre-Workout Supplements Interfere with Sleep and Recovery in Young People

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Jan 18th 2026 10:32pm EST

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Young people who use pre-workout supplements face more than double the risk of sleeping five hours or less per night, a level of sleep loss that undermines mood, learning, and physical recovery High-dose stimulants in pre-workout products keep your nervous system in a stressed, alert state, making it harder for your brain and […]

  • Pre-Workout Supplements Interfere with Sleep and Recovery in Young People

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Jan 18th 2026 10:32pm EST

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Young people who use pre-workout supplements face more than double the risk of sleeping five hours or less per night, a level of sleep loss that undermines mood, learning, and physical recovery High-dose stimulants in pre-workout products keep your nervous system in a stressed, alert state, making it harder for your brain and […]

  • When Oversight Fails — How Power Expands Through Crisis, Control, and Compliance

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Jan 17th 2026 10:33pm EST

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Joe Rogan sat down with security expert Gavin de Becker to examine government secrecy, media influence, public health authority, and why skepticism remains essential when powerful institutions operate with limited transparency or meaningful oversight Historical examples discussed by de Becker show how national security claims enable long-term covert operations that remain hidden for […]

  • Calisthenics Are Making a Comeback as Americans Return to Bodyweight Training

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Jan 16th 2026 10:33pm EST

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Americans are rediscovering calisthenics — simple, equipment-free exercises like squats, pushups, and planks — as an effective way to build strength, endurance, and mobility without relying on a gym Bodyweight training activates multiple muscle groups at once, improving balance, flexibility, and cardiovascular health while also supporting joint stability and posture Calisthenics delivers measurable […]

  • Calisthenics Are Making a Comeback as Americans Return to Bodyweight Training

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Jan 16th 2026 10:33pm EST

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Americans are rediscovering calisthenics — simple, equipment-free exercises like squats, pushups, and planks — as an effective way to build strength, endurance, and mobility without relying on a gym Bodyweight training activates multiple muscle groups at once, improving balance, flexibility, and cardiovascular health while also supporting joint stability and posture Calisthenics delivers measurable […]