FDA approves gardenia blue, a natural food dye, as part of efforts to replace synthetic petroleum-based dyes linked to health risks like cancer and hyperactivity. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. pushes for eliminating artificial dyes by 2026 under the “Make America Healthy Again” initiative. This marks the FDA’s fourth […]
Story at-a-glance Merck’s respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) shot clesrovimab (Enflonsia) was approved even though 11.71% of babies in the trial experienced serious adverse events, including seizures, brain injury, and death Infants who got clesrovimab had a 350% higher risk of upper respiratory infections — exactly the type of illness this […]
Early cancer screening can produce false positives, leading to anxiety, additional invasive tests and treatments for conditions that may never have caused harm. Some detected “cancers” (pseudodisease) grow so slowly they’d never threaten health, yet current methods can’t distinguish them from aggressive cancers, resulting in overtreatment. Cancer diagnosis is not […]
Story at-a-glance A specific type of fiber called beta-glucan, found in oats and barley, was shown to reduce levels of harmful PFAS chemicals in the blood within just four weeks Participants who consumed beta-glucan experienced significant drops in legacy PFAS compounds like PFOA and PFOS, which are linked to cancer […]
A new study links sugar and artificial sweeteners to early puberty in teens, with higher risks for those genetically predisposed. Researchers found sucralose increases early puberty risk in boys, while girls face dangers from sucralose, glycyrrhizin, and added sugars. Early puberty can cause emotional distress, stunted growth, and long-term metabolic […]
Story at-a-glance Inflammation in your colon triggers insulin resistance by sending nerve signals from your liver to your pancreas, even before your blood sugar rises A study showed that leaky gut activates a liver stress response, which tells your pancreas to expand insulin-producing cells in preparation for metabolic stress This […]
As the bombs fall and Ukrainian civilians flee their homes, another silent invasion is taking place—not with tanks, but with corporate contracts. Western agribusiness titans like BlackRock, Vanguard, Monsanto, and Saudi investment funds are exploiting Ukraine’s devastating war to quietly seize control of the country’s most valuable resource: its legendary black earth […]
Story at-a-glance Healthier eating patterns significantly improve cholesterol, triglycerides, and liver fat even when body weight remains unchanged, showing that metabolic benefits occur independently Metabolic markers like insulin sensitivity and blood sugar control improve within six to 12 weeks of dietary changes, providing quick motivation to maintain healthier habits Focusing […]
World wide, 14.3 million children received no vaccines in 2024, a 1.4 million increase since 2019. The U.S. halts $300M in GAVI funding, citing “neglected vaccine safety concerns.” Measles outbreaks surge to 30-year highs amid gaps in global immunization coverage. Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation pledges $10 billion for vaccines […]
While some people are busy having the perfect lawn, I’ve learned to embrace the backyard “weeds.” Many of the plants we spend time fighting and spraying have some impressive health benefits. Here are some common backyard plants and how to use them for both food and medicine. You may just find […]