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  • Are You Still Buying Precut Fruit?

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Aug 27th 2024 11:32pm EDT

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Precut fruit offers convenience but increases the risk of foodborne illness due to processing contamination and loss of protective skin. A 2023 salmonella outbreak linked to precut cantaloupe affected 407 people across 44 states Precut fruit is more expensive, often treated with chemical preservatives to maintain appearance, and packaged in plastic, potentially exposing […]

  • Health Benefits of Artichokes

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Aug 27th 2024 11:31pm EDT

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Artichokes are a vegetable with the appearance of a flower, consumed for thousands of years as a medicine and versatile food, from “artichips” to pizza, dips, sauces and stir-fries Artichoke extract contains many properties that can help lower cholesterol, protect your liver and fight against such diseases and disorders as Alzheimer’s, irritable bowel […]

  • Get Your Ducks in a Row, Gentlemen: The Male Fertility Crisis You Need to Know About

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Aug 26th 2024 11:34pm EDT

    By: Ashley Armstrong STORY AT-A-GLANCE Male fertility is declining sharply, with sperm counts dropping over 50% in the last 50 years The shift from saturated fats to polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) in modern diets is linked to reduced sperm quality and testosterone levels PUFAs are more prone to oxidative stress, which damages sperm and can […]

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  • The Push for Bug-Based Diets Continues

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Aug 26th 2024 11:32pm EDT

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Singapore’s Food Agency (SFA) approved 16 insect species for human consumption in July 2024, allowing the import of insects and insect products for food use, with restaurants planning insect-infused dishes Proponents market insects as sustainable and culturally diverse food, with over 2,000 species consumed worldwide. However, historically, insects were mainly eaten for survival, […]

  • Polytoxicity — The Wild World of Chemical Exposure

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Aug 26th 2024 11:31pm EDT

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE There are about 85,000 chemicals registered under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), but even the EPA is largely in the dark about what that actually means for people’s health and the environment Combining chemicals often magnifies their toxic effects; in the case of bisphenol A (BPA), using hand sanitizer prior to handling […]

  • Molecular Hydrogen: The Powerful Antioxidant You’ve Never Heard Of — Interview With Tyler LeBaron

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Aug 26th 2024 10:55am EDT

    In my ongoing quest to deliver the most effective strategies for optimizing your health, I recently had the pleasure of speaking with Tyler W. LeBaron, Ph.D., one of the world’s foremost experts on molecular hydrogen. LeBaron, founder of the Molecular Hydrogen Institute, is an accomplished marathon runner and strength athlete who pushes his body to […]

  • Bringing Back Traditional Cheese-Making — Interview With Ashley Armstrong

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Aug 26th 2024 10:55am EDT

    Cheese has been a staple in human diets for millennia. However, the advent of industrial cheese production has dramatically altered its quality, making real, traditional cheese increasingly hard to find in the U.S. Instead, the market is now flooded with cheese made using synthetic, lab-produced rennet, which alters its nutritional profile and fails to match […]

  • Advancing the Future of Biological Dentistry — Interview With Dr. Carlo Litano

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Aug 26th 2024 10:54am EDT

    Our annual Dental Mercury Awareness Week is coming up in a few days, and I believe this is the perfect opportunity to have a chat with Dr. Carlo Litano. Dr. Litano has been practicing dentistry for nearly 20 years — his journey into this particular area of medicine began with a desire to help his […]

  • Out of Touch on Menopause

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Aug 25th 2024 11:34pm EDT

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE About half the world’s population is in the midst of menopause, but comparatively little attention is paid to this transition — or how to effectively treat it A menopause series published in The Lancet shined some much-needed light on the topic of menopause, but critics called the research out of touch, tone-deaf and […]

  • How Gut Bacteria May Trigger Binge Eating and Weight Gain

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Aug 25th 2024 11:32pm EDT

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Gut bacteria may trigger binge eating and weight gain. Studies show similarities in microbiome patterns between humans and mice with compulsive eating behaviors, including increased Proteobacteria and decreased Actinobacteria and Blautia The gut-brain axis plays a crucial role in food addiction and binge eating disorders. Gut microbiota can produce substances affecting appetite and […]

  • What Is Bitter Orange?

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Aug 25th 2024 11:31pm EDT

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Bitter orange has a long tradition in Ayurvedic medicine, including for such maladies as stomach troubles, gout, low appetite and anxiety, while the rind is said to remedy headache, constipation and high blood pressure Bitter orange is one of only a few food sources of hordenine, an alkaloid that causes nerve cells to […]

  • Molecular Hydrogen: The Powerful Antioxidant You’ve Never Heard Of

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Aug 24th 2024 11:33pm EDT

    Download Interview Transcript | Download my FREE Podcast STORY AT-A-GLANCE I recently interviewed Tyler W. LeBaron, Ph.D. about molecular hydrogen, a unique antioxidant that can address both oxidative and reductive stress, acting as a redox adaptogen to restore cellular balance without disrupting natural signaling processes Hydrogen’s unique properties allow it to selectively target harmful free […]

  • Medicating Normal — How Big Pharma Took Possession of Mental Health

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Aug 23rd 2024 11:33pm EDT

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Benzodiazepines, used to treat anxiety, can cause harmful side effects when taken long-term. The documentary “Medicating Normal” explores how psychotropic medications can worsen patients’ conditions over time Long-term use of benzodiazepines can lead to impaired thinking, confusion, disorientation and negative effects on fluid intelligence. Even teenagers are increasingly prescribed psychotropic medications for mental […]

  • Alcohol Consumption Identified as a Risk Factor for Cancer

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Aug 23rd 2024 11:32pm EDT

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Cancer is a leading cause of death in the U.S., with an estimated 2,001,140 new cases and 611,720 deaths expected in 2024. Major risk factors include smoking, obesity and alcohol consumption Alcohol is widely consumed but classified as a drug. A 2024 study found it to be the fourth largest contributor to cancer […]

  • Most People Are Now Flame Retardant

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Aug 23rd 2024 11:31pm EDT

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE In the mid-1970s, government entities started requiring manufacturers to treat certain household items with flame-retardant chemicals called organophosphates, but these were found to be carcinogenic Two commonly used organophosphates, TDCIPP and TPHP, have shown up in Americans’ urine; Levels of TDCIPP were 17 times higher in adults in 2015 than it was in […]

  • The Forgotten Art of Surgery

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Aug 22nd 2024 11:33pm EDT

    By: A Midwestern Doctor STORY AT-A-GLANCE Living tissue is immensely complex, and many spiritual traditions have provided profound insights as to what occurs when one engages in an art that interfaces with them. The art of surgery for instance is elegantly synopsized by a Chinese classic When performing surgery, radically improves outcomes are attained as […]

  • Why Hiking Is Uniquely Beneficial for Your Body and Brain

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Aug 22nd 2024 11:32pm EDT

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Hiking offers unique benefits by combining outdoor exposure with full-body exercise, engaging multiple muscle groups and challenging balance on varied terrain, leading to improved overall fitness and agility Even a single hiking session can improve heart health by enhancing endothelial function, reducing arterial stiffness, and increasing endothelial progenitor cells, which are important for […]

  • Buyer Beware — Soaps and Sanitizers May Increase Absorption of Dangerous BPA

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Aug 22nd 2024 11:31pm EDT

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Bisphenol A (BPA) is an endocrine-disrupting chemical found in countless everyday products for which there is strong evidence of negative health effects Using hand sanitizer may change the permeability of your skin and increase your absorption of BPA, especially from cashier thermal printed receipts commonly coated with BPA BPA has been found in […]

  • Disposable and Cloth Diapers Tested for Indications of PFAS “Forever Chemicals”

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Aug 21st 2024 11:33pm EDT

    By: Mamavation STORY AT-A-GLANCE Mamavation tested 65 diapers from 40 brands for PFAS “forever chemicals”. 23% of products tested showed indications of PFAS, with organic fluorine levels ranging from 10 to 323 parts per million Both disposable and reusable cloth diapers were found to contain PFAS. 17% of disposable diapers and 30% of reusable cloth […]

  • Bringing Home the European Union’s Ban on Mercury Fillings

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Aug 21st 2024 11:32pm EDT

    By: Charlie Brown, Executive Director, Consumers for Dental Choice STORY AT-A-GLANCE Focusing our attention on dental amalgam throughout Mercury Awareness Week, August 18 to 25, we show how Consumers for Dental Choice is fighting for mercury-free dentistry for all This Mercury Awareness Week, we’re celebrating a major victory in Europe: Consumers for Dental Choice and […]

  • What Dangers Are Lurking in Leather?

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Aug 21st 2024 11:31pm EDT

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE The global market for leather goods is staggering, estimated to be around $200 billion annually Hazaribagh, Bangladesh, turns out 90% of the country’s leather, tanned using chemicals that are lethal for workers and individuals who come into contact with the finished product Some designers and retailers refuse to purchase from tanneries where human […]

  • Acid Reflux Medications Linked to Higher Migraine Risk

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Aug 20th 2024 11:33pm EDT

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Proton-pump inhibitors (PPIs), which are often prescribed to relieve acid reflux and heartburn, may increase the risk of migraine headaches Other acid reflux medications, including H2 receptor antagonists (H2RAs) and generic antacids, may also increase migraine risk The use of PPIs was associated with a 70% increase in migraine risk, H2RAs with a […]

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  • Daily Sauna Use May Help Menopausal Women Avoid Weight Gain

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Aug 20th 2024 11:32pm EDT

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Menopause often leads to weight gain and metabolic issues in women. A recent study suggests that 30 minutes of daily heat therapy may help reduce these effects by improving insulin sensitivity and fat metabolism Heat therapy, such as sauna use, activates molecular processes that increase energy expenditure and fat burning. This includes the […]

  • Essential Oils — An Effective and Healthy Option to Treat Headaches

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Aug 20th 2024 11:31pm EDT

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Headaches account for approximately 8 million doctor visits each year and may affect nearly 90% of people around the world at some point during their lifetime, ranking globally as the third costliest illness There are 24 different major types of headaches; the most common are tension headaches, cluster headaches and migraines Certain essential […]

  • The Hidden Link: How Modern Diets May Be Fueling the Rise in Autism

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Aug 19th 2024 11:33pm EDT

    By: Ashley Armstrong STORY AT-A-GLANCE Autism rates have risen dramatically, from 2 to 4 cases per 10,000 children in the 1960s to ‘70s to about 1 in 36 children in the U.S. today A groundbreaking study found a link between polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) metabolites in umbilical cord fluid and autism severity in children. The […]