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  • Newborns Could Spend Half Their Lives on Prescription Pills

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Oct 31st 2023 11:33pm EDT

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Prescription drug use is at record highs, with about 19 prescriptions filled for every American in 2020, amounting to 6.3 billion prescriptions — and it’s getting worse U.S. girls born in 2019 may spend 60% of their lives on prescription drugs, while boys may spend 48% In modern medicine, drugs are designed to […]

  • Blacklisting and Censorship Violates Freedom of Thought, Speech and Conscience

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Oct 31st 2023 11:33pm EDT

    By: Barbara Loe Fisher STORY AT-A-GLANCE This is a commentary about a special report that was researched and written on the systematic abuse of parents with vaccine injured children and the silencing of information published by NVIC Entitled “The Silencing of Barbara Loe Fisher and the National Vaccine Information Center in the Digital Public Square: […]

  • Top 11 Tips to Become an Expert at Recycling

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Oct 31st 2023 11:31pm EDT

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE To become an expert recycler, learn what you can recycle and what you cannot; make sure recyclables are empty, clean and dry, and place all recyclables loose into your recycle bin (do not put them in plastic bags) Obvious ways to reduce waste of all kinds is to reduce overall consumption, avoid buying […]

  • 14th Vaccine Awareness Week: The NVIC President Shares Important Updates on Vaccine Legislature

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Oct 30th 2023 11:53pm EDT

    This week, we celebrate our 14th anniversary of Vaccine Awareness Week. In this video, Barbara Loe Fisher, cofounder and president of the National Vaccine Information Center (NVIC) — which celebrated its 41st anniversary as an organization in April 2023 — shares research on the censorship of vaccine information that she’s compiled for the U.S. House […]

  • NAFLD Has Become a Health Emergency Among Children

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Oct 30th 2023 11:33pm EDT

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE NAFLD is characterized by excess fat buildup in your liver. Without proper treatment, it can lead to serious liver problems including nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), which causes inflammation and fibrosis, or scarring of the liver. NAFLD also increases the risk of other health conditions, including cardiovascular disease The first documented cases of nonalcoholic fatty […]

  • EPA Sued for Trying to Label Certain Water Filters as Pesticides

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Oct 30th 2023 11:32pm EDT

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE October 16, 2023, Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., began pressing the Environmental Protection Agency for answers about the move to force major water filtration companies that use silver to label their products as a “pesticide” Since the 1990s, silver has been used in water filtration devices without reports of health hazards or incidents. The […]

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  • Seafood Can Resolve Many Nutrient Deficiencies

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Oct 30th 2023 11:31pm EDT

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) are long-chained omega-3 fats found in cold-water fatty fish like wild-caught Alaskan salmon, sardines, anchovies and certain other sea creatures, including krill DHA and EPA are key structural elements of cells; they’re not just simple fuel. If you don’t have enough DHA and EPA, your body’s […]

  • Support the NVIC’s Fight for Informed, Voluntary Vaccine Choices

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Oct 29th 2023 11:53pm EDT

    Mercola.com invites you to join in this year’s Vaccine Awareness Week. Exercise your right to informed consent with the help of the NVIC. Donations made to this organization will be matched by Dr. Joseph Mercola, up to $100,000.

  • The Crucial Role of Vitamin D in Physical and Mental Health

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Oct 29th 2023 11:33pm EDT

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Vitamin D is a potent immunomodulator, influencing both your innate and adaptive immune responses. As such, vitamin D deficiency has been linked to health conditions such as osteoporosis, autoimmune diseases, cardiovascular diseases and cancer Vitamin D is also crucial for the maintenance of healthy bones and nervous system function Sun exposure is the […]

  • New Study Shows Orange Essential Oil Decreases Stress and Pain

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Oct 29th 2023 11:33pm EDT

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Orange essential oil is useful for reducing stress, relieving pain, boosting mood and supporting a healthy weight In children undergoing a dental procedure, orange oil reduced salivary cortisol, a biomarker of the stress response Sweet orange oil boosts relaxation and may also offer antidepressant-like effects A number of studies suggest using orange essential […]

  • Documentary Explores Electromagnetic Hypersensitivity Syndrome

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Oct 29th 2023 11:31pm EDT

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE “Wi-Fi Refugees” investigates the struggles reported by people who claim to suffer from electromagnetic hypersensitivity syndrome (EHS) — a condition in which sufferers claim EMFs affect their health and well-being Commonly reported symptoms of EHS include skin itch/rash/flushing/burning and/or tingling; confusion/poor concentration, and/or memory loss; fatigue and muscle weakness; headache; chest pain and […]

  • Vaccine Awareness Week 2023, an Update

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Oct 28th 2023 11:33pm EDT

    Download Interview Transcript | Download my FREE Podcast | Video Link STORY AT-A-GLANCE It’s been 15 years since I first made the commitment to support the National Vaccine Information Center (NVIC), which has fought for medical freedom for 41 years. During the COVID epidemic we came to see just how crucial this work really is. […]

  • Why You Should Embrace Healthful Sun Exposure

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Oct 28th 2023 11:31pm EDT

    Download Interview Transcript | Download my FREE Podcast | Video Link STORY AT-A-GLANCE Both ultraviolet A (UVA) and the near-infrared light spectrum increase NO. Sunlight also boosts cytochrome c oxidase, serotonin, brain-derived neurotrophic factor and other photoproducts, all of which are produced even in the wintertime when the sunlight is too weak to trigger vitamin […]

  • The Disturbing Truth About Oral Contraceptives

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Oct 27th 2023 11:33pm EDT

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE One of the properties of estrogens is their ability to increase the cells’ ability to hold water, which is why women with estrogen dominance are prone to edema (water retention). Cellular swelling is both a characteristic of the cellular stress response and a signal for cellular proliferation. Cellular swelling and proliferation are also […]

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  • Why Won’t Doctors Innovate?

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Oct 27th 2023 11:32pm EDT

    By: A Midwestern Doctor STORY AT-A-GLANCE Medicine in very good at dealing with certain issues (e.g., life-threatening injuries), but struggles with many others (e.g., the chronic illnesses) Patients with challenging illnesses often become extremely frustrated with the medical system because doctors cannot think outside of their box to come up with what the patient needs. […]

  • Elmiron: This Common Bladder Pill Is Causing Blindness

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Oct 27th 2023 11:31pm EDT

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Interstitial Cystitis (IC) is a chronic bladder condition that may trigger scarring and stiffening of the bladder walls. After decades of use, new information demonstrates a long-term medication, Elmiron, may cause retinal damage mimicking age-related macular degeneration or pattern dystrophy, resulting in blindness Researchers are hopeful that if identified early, the damage may […]

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  • Fast Food Loaded With Antibiotics, Hormones, Heavy Metals, but Few Nutrients

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Oct 26th 2023 11:33pm EDT

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Most chain restaurants rely on beef and chicken from concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs), where veterinary drugs are routinely used, and of 10 fast food meals sampled and tested, all but two tested positive for veterinary drugs Six of the 10 fast food samples (Taco Bell, Dunkin’, Wendy’s, Domino’s, Burger King and McDonald’s) […]

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  • From Bacteria to People: Slavery in Disguise

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Oct 26th 2023 11:32pm EDT

    By: Tessa Lena STORY AT-A-GLANCE Today, genetically modified microbes are a major medium for the industrial production of chemical substances, foods, medicines, therapeutic proteins, etc. The term to watch out for is “precision fermentation” The National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Standard does not require these foods to be labeled as GMO because they do not contain […]

  • Insomnia Linked to Increased Risk for Heart Disease

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Oct 26th 2023 11:31pm EDT

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Research shows genetic predisposition to insomnia is associated with a significantly higher risk of coronary artery disease, heart failure and ischemic stroke, but not atrial fibrillation Frequent or chronic insomnia is strongly associated with an increased risk of high blood pressure, a precursor and risk factor for heart disease Compared to those getting […]

  • Why Are Grasslands Important to Your Health and the Environment?

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Oct 26th 2023 11:10pm EDT

    Uploaded in 2015 In its 2019 Impact Report, Impossible Foods — maker of the Impossible Burger, a meat substitute using GMO soy — takes aim directly at regenerative ranching, claiming grass fed cattle ranching generates higher amounts of greenhouse gas emissions than cows raised in CAFOs. What the report fails to include is evidence showing […]

  • Support the NVIC’s Fight for Informed, Voluntary Vaccine Choices

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Oct 26th 2023 4:54am EDT

    Mercola.com invites you to join in this year’s Vaccine Awareness Week. Exercise your right to informed consent with the help of the NVIC. Donations made to this organization will be matched by Dr. Joseph Mercola, up to $100,000.

  • Are Your Adrenal Glands Affecting Your Thyroid?

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Oct 25th 2023 11:33pm EDT

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE One of the primary functions of your thyroid is to produce hormones — thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3) — that regulate your metabolic rate Elevated reverse T3 (rT3) may be a sign of nutrient deficiency, because when there’s a scarcity of nutrients, your body is forced to slow down metabolism Your adrenals produce […]

  • New Study Shows a Specific Gut Bacteria Linked to Alzheimer’s

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Oct 25th 2023 11:32pm EDT

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Specific gut bacteria are linked to Alzheimer’s disease, potentially triggering neuroinflammatory processes via the microbiota-gut-brain axis An analysis revealed 10 microbiota genera with a significant link to Alzheimer’s, four of which were associated with apolipoprotein E (APOE), a gene that may raise Alzheimer’s risk Among them was the proinflammatory genus Collinsella, which is […]

  • Top 7 Tips to Balance Your Hormones

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Oct 25th 2023 11:31pm EDT

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Maintaining a healthy hormone balance as you age does not automatically mean you must use hormone replacement. There are several helpful lifestyle strategies and nutritional supplements you can try first Avoiding processed food is a foundational strategy for preserving your natural hormone function, so the first tip to balance your hormones is to […]

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  • How Animals Play a Role in Regenerative Agriculture – Interview with Will Harris

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Oct 25th 2023 8:19pm EDT

    Published 2016 Natural health expert and Mercola.com founder Dr. Joseph Mercola interviews Will Harris about how animals impact regenerative agriculture efforts. Subscribe for FREE to the latest health news: https://bit.ly/3nuOvoP Website: https://bit.ly/3zhdkau Podcast: https://bit.ly/3zeWk4x Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/doctor.health/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmercola Twitter: https://twitter.com/mercola Telegram: https://t.me/DoctorMercola Truth: https://truthsocial.com/@Mercola Gab: https://gab.com/Mercola Gettr: https://gettr.com/user/mercola Mewe: https://mewe.com/p-front/dr.josephmercola

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