Story at-a-glance Daily soda drinkers have a 4.69 times higher fracture risk compared to non-drinkers; even one to two sodas weekly increase the risk Soft drinks disrupt calcium-phosphorus balance through phosphoric acid, forcing calcium release from bones even when dietary calcium intake is adequate Diet…
President Trump signed an executive order implementing a Most-Favored-Nation pricing model to align U.S. drug costs with the lowest global prices. The policy targets brand-name drugs without competition, potentially saving $88 billion over seven years and ending “foreign freeriding” on U.S. innovation. Pharmaceutical companies must…
Wednesday’s hearing by the U.S. Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations on evidence of a cover-up by public health officials of the extent of the risks associated with COVID-19 vaccines was the first of many to come, said Sen. Ron Johnson, chair of the committee. What…
Millions of women experiencing brain fog during perimenopause may actually have an iron imbalance, not just hormonal changes, according to a University of Oklahoma study. Even women with “normal” iron levels can suffer cognitive decline if their iron isn’t optimized, but dietary adjustments can restore mental clarity…
Story at-a-glance Five major heart risk factors at age 50 (high blood pressure, imbalanced cholesterol, diabetes, obesity and smoking) reduce your lifespan by more than a decade People with none of these risk factors lived significantly longer and had more disease-free years — women gained…
Almond oil, extracted from sweet or bitter almonds, has been used since ancient times for skin care and to support healthy digestion. Sweet almond oil is safe to use for cooking and cosmetics, while bitter almond oil must be processed to remove toxins like amygdalin….
In late 2024, Bill Gates sparked outrage in India after describing the country as “a kind of laboratory to try things.” The controversy resurfaced with the May 5 announcement that India became the first country to officially release two genome-edited rice varieties that critics warn…
Cancer involves uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells, forming malignant tumors that can spread and damage organs. Survival rates have improved (over 50 percent today vs. <20 percent in the 1930s), but it remains a leading cause of death. The National Cancer Institute highlights that quitting…
Microplastics are tiny plastic particles less than 5 millimeters in size, found everywhere in the environment, and capable of accumulating in human and animal lung tissues. They can disrupt hormone balance, cause chronic inflammation, create oxidative stress, damage gut health, and even cross the placenta…
The USDA approved Nebraska’s request to ban soda and energy drinks from SNAP purchases, marking the first state to restrict sugary beverages under the program. The ban, effective January 2026, aligns with Trump’s “Make America Healthy Again” initiative, targeting obesity and diabetes linked to poor…
Story at-a-glance A specific gut microbiome pattern was found to help predict future heart attacks in coronary heart disease patients, offering a new tool beyond cholesterol and blood pressure monitoring Researchers identified 10 key bacterial strains tied to heart attack risk and created a scoring…
The Trump administration formally withdrew from the WHO, criticizing it as bureaucratic and politically compromised. The U.S. rejected the WHO’s Pandemic Agreement, citing failures in transparency and reform after COVID-19. HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. accused the WHO of promoting misinformation about COVID-19’s origins…
Story at-a-glance Over half of Americans (51%) mistakenly believe digestive issues like bloating and gas are normal, which allows serious underlying gut problems to persist A national survey found 44% of Americans experience digestive discomfort within two hours of eating, yet 75% have never heard…
A study led by Dr. Pankaj Garg found that severe obesity (BMI >40) can make the heart function as if it’s 45 years older, while diabetes in middle-aged patients can add 56 years to heart age. High blood pressure also contributes to premature aging. The…
Story at-a-glance Chronic disease is at an all-time high — Modern lifestyle shifts have fueled skyrocketing rates of diabetes, heart disease, obesity and autoimmune disorders Vegetable oils have replaced natural fats — Marketed as a healthier alternative, seed oils high in linoleic acid have contributed…
Parents may be unknowingly exposing their children to toxic chemicals in mattresses that have been linked to dangers such as developmental disorders, cancer, and neurological damage. Studies show that children’s mattresses emit high levels of hormone-disrupting flame retardants, phthalates, and UV filters, which are then…
Story at-a-glance Dr. Suzanne Humphries challenges conventional vaccine narratives, arguing that improvements in sanitation and nutrition, not vaccines, were primarily responsible for declining disease rates Humphries’ journey from kidney specialist to vaccine researcher began after noticing patterns of kidney failure in patients following flu…
U.S. health officials, led by RFK Jr. and FDA Commissioner Marty Makary, are replacing the outdated VAERS with a real-time electronic health record (EHR) system to improve vaccine safety monitoring, addressing VAERS’s historical underreporting (capturing <1% of injuries). The new system uses Health Information Exchanges…
Story at-a-glance Gary Vaynerchuk, a prominent entrepreneur and digital marketing expert, transformed his family’s liquor business from $3 million to $60 million in revenue through pioneering online marketing strategies Traditional Eastern European natural health practices have had a deep and lasting effect on his lifestyle…
USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins warns that poor nutrition in federal food programs is driving a chronic disease crisis that could “bankrupt” America. SNAP benefits currently allow purchases of junk food, sugary drinks, and processed snacks, worsening obesity and diabetes among low-income families. Robert F. Kennedy…
