Life throws challenges our way, but our pets always seem to have a way of making those tough days a little brighter. If you’ve ever curled up with a dog after a stressful meeting or felt the soothing purr of a cat resting on your lap, you already know the […]
Washburn, North Dakota’s town commissioners voted Monday night to stop fluoridating the town’s water supply. But in the months leading up to what the commissioners thought would be a small-town, local debate, the commissioners uncovered a federally funded, coordinated lobbying scheme by state actors and a national fluoride lobby group […]
Story at-a-glance Mitochondrial dysfunction is a key driver of neurodegeneration, with research showing that a single resting cortical neuron requires 4.7 billion ATP molecules every second for energy When mitochondria lose their efficient shape, electrons escape and form reactive oxygen species (ROS), triggering cellular damage and stress that particularly affects […]
The EPA banned trichloroethylene (TCE) in December 2024 due to its carcinogenic and neurodegenerative effects, but industry groups and some lawmakers are pushing to repeal the ban, risking public health. TCE exposure is linked to cancers (liver, kidney, non-Hodgkin lymphoma), Parkinson’s disease, and life-threatening heart defects in infants, with documented […]
Story at-a-glance Ashley Armstrong, co-founder of Angel Acres Egg Co., shifted from fitness coaching to health advocacy after discovering the connection between dietary choices and autoimmune issues Adequate carbohydrate intake — approximately 250 grams daily — is necessary for metabolic health, while low-carb diets increase cortisol and disrupt thyroid function […]
Urbanites are embracing homesteading for sustainability, as showcased in Prepare Tribe, a docu-series featuring Alex and Morgan Mitchell’s journey from urban gardening to running a seed business and farm. The Mitchells’ company, Arc the Seed, sells survival-grade heirloom seed kits, emphasizing nutrition over low-calorie crops. Their series teaches livestock care, […]
Story at-a-glance Vaping increases plaque buildup and harmful bacteria in the mouth, leading to gum disease and long-term oral health issues E-cigarettes suppress gum bleeding, making it harder to detect early signs of gum disease while still causing inflammation and tissue damage Nicotine in vapes reduces blood flow to the […]
Panax ginseng, known as the “king of herbs,” has been a cornerstone of traditional medicine for over 2,000 years, originating in East Asia and revered for its vitality-enhancing properties. It was first documented in ancient Chinese texts and traded along the Silk Road. Ginseng contains ginsenosides, polysaccharides and other compounds […]
Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong, a renowned cancer researcher, warns that the COVID-19 scandal may be linked to a surge in aggressive cancers, particularly among younger individuals. He suggests both the SARS-CoV-2 virus and COVID-19 vaccines could contribute to this trend by causing inflammation and suppressing immune systems. Data from Phinance Technologies […]
Story at-a-glance Collagen is the most abundant protein in the human body, essential for skin elasticity, joint health, gut function, and bone strength — yet it is largely missing from contemporary diets. Unfortunately, modern diets prioritize lean muscle meats while neglecting collagen-rich parts like skin, bones, and connective tissue, leading […]