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  • Historic Negative Scholastic Impacts of Social Distancing

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Nov 15th 2022 10:32pm EST

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE The National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), often referred to as the “nation’s report card,” tests fourth and eighth graders across the U.S. to measure student achievement The results are in from the 2022 NAEP Mathematics Assessment, which was last given in 2019, before the pandemic The results show a staggering decline in […]

  • Sepsis May Be Responsible for 20% of Deaths Worldwide

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Nov 15th 2022 10:31pm EST

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Sepsis is a life-threatening condition triggered by a systemic infection that causes your body to overreact and launch an excessive and highly damaging immune response Unless promptly diagnosed and treated, sepsis can rapidly progress to multiple-organ failure and death. In the U.S., 1.7 million adults develop sepsis each year, and nearly 270,000 die […]

  • Weaponizing COVID to Promote Collectivism

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Nov 14th 2022 10:33pm EST

    By: Barbara Loe Fisher STORY AT-A-GLANCE The fallout from destructive federal COVID response policies on the mental health, child development and economic stability of our nation is still being assessed In October 2022, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention once again extended the COVID pandemic public health emergency declaration, this time until January […]

  • Judge Orders Fauci, Other Top Officials to Testify Under Oath

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Nov 14th 2022 10:32pm EST

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE In the summer of 2022, a lawsuit was filed by the attorneys general of Missouri and Louisiana against the federal government, including Dr. Anthony Fauci The lawsuit alleges that the U.S. government colluded with Big Tech giants Twitter, Meta (Facebook), YouTube, Instagram and LinkedIn to censor certain viewpoints by labeling them “misinformation” or […]

  • New Study Sheds Light on Stroke Recovery

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Nov 14th 2022 10:31pm EST

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Stroke occurs when a blood clot blocks an artery or blood vessel, cutting off blood flow to your brain. As a result, brain cells die and brain damage can occur. Without proper and timely treatment, a stroke can be lethal Estimates suggest 10% of all strokes occur in people under the age of […]

  • Is Long-COVID the Elephant in the Room?

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Nov 13th 2022 10:33pm EST

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Long COVID refers to symptoms that persist for four or more weeks after an initial COVID-19 infection. Many are also reporting long COVID symptoms after getting the COVID shot Symptoms of long COVID include but are not limited to brain fog, memory problems, headaches, blurred vision, loss of smell, nerve pain, heart rate […]

  • Ultraprocessed Food Linked to Early Death

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Nov 13th 2022 10:32pm EST

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Eating ultraprocessed foods is a significant cause of premature death, according to researchers with the University of São Paulo in Brazil The study found about 57,000 premature deaths were due to the consumption of ultraprocessed foods in Brazil among 30- to 69-year-olds This amounted to 10.5% of all-cause premature deaths and 21.8% of […]

  • The Many Benefits of Meditation

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Nov 13th 2022 10:31pm EST

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Meditation benefits include improved attention, memory, processing speed and creativity. It may also help counteract age-related loss of brain volume Meditation can give you an energizing boost similar to caffeine, but meditation accomplishes this without the adverse effects associated with caffeine Meditation provides your body with rest that is two to five times […]

  • Estimated 50% of Americans Now Question Vaccine Safety

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Nov 12th 2022 10:33pm EST

    Download Interview Transcript | Download my FREE Podcast STORY AT-A-GLANCE This week, we celebrate our 13th anniversary of Vaccine Awareness Week. Barbara Loe Fisher, cofounder and president of the National Vaccine Information Center (NVIC) summarizes some of the high and low points we’ve experienced over the past year I will match all donations made to […]

  • Eating Mistakes That Can Damage Your Kidneys

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Nov 12th 2022 10:31pm EST

    Download Interview Transcript | Download my FREE Podcast STORY AT-A-GLANCE Your kidneys lower your body acid burden. As kidney failure progresses, acid tends to accumulate in your system, causing severe harm A high-acid diet can deteriorate your kidney function and accelerate the progression of kidney disease Any diet high in fruits and vegetables and low […]

  • ‘Science for Hire,’ a Gary Null Production

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Nov 11th 2022 10:33pm EST

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE “Science for Hire,” produced by Gary Null, is a film that tackles some of the most critical scientific issues threatening the health and well-being of the U.S. public Long-standing systemic corruption in medical organizations and medical schools, federal regulatory agencies and academic journals has led to a world where pseudoscience and misinformation rules […]

  • Why Some People Are Mosquito Magnets

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Nov 11th 2022 10:32pm EST

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Differences in skin odors are a potential major player in whether you’re eaten alive by mosquitoes or passed up for a more enticing snack The most enticing scents to mosquitoes came from people with higher levels of carboxylic acids, which are produced in sebum, an oily compound that helps keep skin moisturized Compared […]

  • How to Raise or Lower Your Dementia Risk Through Diet

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Nov 11th 2022 10:31pm EST

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE A high-fat, moderate-protein, low net-carb ketogenic diet is crucial for preventing degeneration that can lead to Alzheimer’s. High-carb diets have been shown to increase your risk of dementia by 89% while high-fat diets lower it by 44% Other research highlights the importance of eating a diet rich in flavonols — antioxidants found in […]

  • How the FDA and CDC Are Hiding COVID Jab Dangers

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Nov 10th 2022 10:33pm EST

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has publicly warned that COVID is one of the Top 10 causes of death in children aged 5 to 11, yet when asked to produce the data, they admitted they never conducted an analysis for that age group The CDC has also lied about Pfizer’s […]

  • An Ode to the Brave: The World Depends on You

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Nov 10th 2022 10:32pm EST

    By: Tessa Lena STORY AT-A-GLANCE We are living under a mob, once we get it, everything makes sense Mobsters in charge have big loads of money and big loads of tricks; but their power greatly depends on our willingness to be afraid or confused On the existential level, what we are up against is “unlove,” […]

  • Another Good Reason to Eat Leafy Greens, Avocados and Eggs

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Nov 10th 2022 10:31pm EST

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Lutein is well-known for its vision-enhancing properties. Research also suggests it has neuroprotective qualities, improving memory and boosting intelligence There’s an inverse association between lutein levels in the eyes and age-related macular degeneration (AMD), the primary cause of blindness in the elderly, as well as cataracts Lutein has also been shown to prevent […]

  • Dr. Mercola and Dave Asprey Discuss the Health Effects of Microwave Radiation and EMF Exposure

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Nov 10th 2022 8:42pm EST

    Uploaded in 2019 The primary danger of electromagnetic fields (EMFs) — and what drives the processes of chronic disease — is the mitochondrial damage triggered by peroxynitrites. Peroxynitrites are potent reactive nitrogen species associated with systemic inflammation and mitochondrial dysfunction, and are thought to be a root cause for many of today’s chronic diseases. You […]

  • Paxlovid Is a Fraud, When Will It Be Taken Off the Market?

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Nov 9th 2022 10:33pm EST

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Paxlovid, which was granted emergency use authorization to treat mild to moderate COVID-19 in December 2021, has become widely associated with rebound infection While the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Pfizer have tried to suggest that COVID rebound is spontaneous and not necessarily linked to Paxlovid, recent research found no […]

  • How Birds in Nature Can Improve Our Mental Health

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Nov 9th 2022 10:32pm EST

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Hearing birdsongs may yield lasting mental health benefits that last up to eight hours Significant improvements were reported in the mental well-being of people with and without depression upon seeing a bird or hearing birdsongs compared to not seeing or hearing a bird Separate research found birdsongs and calls were the natural sounds […]

  • How Sugar Changes Your Brain Chemistry

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Nov 9th 2022 10:31pm EST

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Excessive sugar consumption underpins the obesity epidemic by eliciting addiction-like cravings reminiscent of other drugs of abuse Research looking at the brains of pigs given access to sugar water for one hour per day for 12 days showed sugar reduced the availability of opioid and dopamine receptors, which is indicative of opioid and […]

  • Will US Imperialism Intentionally Create Another World War?

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Nov 8th 2022 10:33pm EST

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE For more than a century, the United States has meddled in the affairs of other countries against the wishes of the very populations we claim to have “rescued” Between 1946 and 2000, the U.S. interfered in more than 80 foreign elections. Repeatedly, the U.S. has orchestrated coups to remove democratically elected leaders — […]

  • What Can Creatine Do for You?

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Nov 8th 2022 10:32pm EST

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Creatine has been used by athletes to improve performance as it’s immediately used by the body to convert ADP to ATP and supply energy muscles need for contraction Muscle mass is a significant key to longevity and while your body metabolizes creatine from high-protein foods, athletes can’t get enough to improve performance from […]

  • More Health Benefits of Quercetin Revealed

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Nov 8th 2022 10:31pm EST

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Quercetin has been shown to combat inflammation and acts as a natural antihistamine. Several studies have highlighted quercetin’s ability to prevent and treat both the common cold and influenza Another, less known benefit and use for quercetin includes the prevention and/or treatment of high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, metabolic syndrome, certain cancers, gout, […]

  • COVID Dictators Plead for Amnesty

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Nov 7th 2022 10:33pm EST

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE As the COVID lies are now being exposed at exponential speed, some of those proven wrong are getting nervous — so nervous, in fact, they’re now pleading for amnesty and to just let bygones be bygones While some now argue ignorance as their defense, there was no lack of data proving their positions […]

  • Hair Product May Increase Risk for Uterine Disease

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Nov 7th 2022 10:32pm EST

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE People who use popular hair straightening products may be at increased risk of uterine cancer, according to a study from the National Institutes of Health Women who had used hair straightening products in the previous 12 months had a higher rate of uterine cancer than those who had never used such products Women […]