Story at-a-glance Ultraprocessed foods (UPFs) significantly increase the risk of low muscle mass, a key indicator of sarcopenia, by 60% in young and middle-aged adults UPF consumption is linked to various health issues beyond muscle mass reduction, including obesity, Type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular diseases…
Story at-a-glance Gut microbes significantly influence energy production and usage in primates, with larger-brained primates having microbiota that promotes energy use, while smaller-brained primates’ microbiota favors energy storage Short-chain fatty acids, such as acetate and propionate, are crucial in energy creation and reducing fat storage,…
Story at-a-glance Formaldehyde, a common chemical in household products like furniture and building materials, poses significant health risks including cancer, asthma and fertility problems, according to investigations by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) A long-awaited EPA report, released in 2024, downplayed formaldehyde risks, particularly…
Story at-a-glance Gut health is key for overall wellness, influencing your immune function, mental health and chronic disease prevention through the complex interactions of your microbiome Modern lifestyles, characterized by processed foods, antibiotics and environmental toxins, have significantly disrupted gut microbiome diversity, contributing to increased…
Story at-a-glance Thyroid health is intricately linked to iodine intake, genetics and overall metabolic balance, challenging the conventional “empty tank” model of treatment Autoimmune thyroid disease has a unique mechanism distinct from other autoimmune conditions, primarily driven by your body’s reaction to iodine Accurate thyroid…
Mercola Natural Health Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD) are progressive neurological disorders that impair memory, thinking and behavior. This means individuals with ADRD experience a decline in their cognitive functions, making daily tasks increasingly challenging. Common symptoms include memory loss, confusion, difficulty communicating and…
Mercola Natural Health Articles Toxic pollutants continue to be detected in America’s drinking water, putting millions of Americans at risk for chronic disease. According to a report from the National Resources Defense Council (NRDC):1 “Chronic underinvestment has left water infrastructure outdated and on the verge…
Mercola Natural Health Articles Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive neurological disorder that deteriorates your memory, cognitive function and ability to perform everyday tasks. This debilitating condition affects millions of Americans, stripping individuals of their independence and profoundly altering lives. Characterized by symptoms such as memory…
By Dr. Joseph Mercola STORY AT-A-GLANCE There are references to garlic in ancient medical texts from Egypt, Greece, China, India and Rome Hippocrates, regarded as the father of medicine, prescribed it for abdominal and uterine growths, pulmonary problems and as a cleansing agent Garlic is…
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By Dr. Joseph Mercola Monsanto, now owned by Bayer, is best known for its flagship product Roundup,1 the active ingredient in which is glyphosate. Monsanto-Bayer has been the defendant in thousands of cases alleging Roundup caused the plaintiffs’ cancers. However, the most recent personal injury…
By Dr. Joseph Mercola Story at-a-glance Media and health authorities also ignore what Dr. Robert Malone and others have warned about from the start, which is that vaccinating during a pandemic will drive the evolution of resistant strains. This is precisely what we’re now seeing…
By Dr. Joseph Mercola In early June 2022, the government of The Netherlands announced it would cut the size of livestock herds in the country by 30% to meet European Union nitrogen and ammonia pollution rules. According to Dutch Parliament member Thierry Baudet, the government…
By Dr. Joseph Mercola Story at-a-glance One of the latest attempts to thwart your ability to access nutritional supplements comes in the form of draft legislation that would require premarket approval for dietary supplements. In short, it would require supplements — which are food —…
By Dr. Joseph Mercola Story at-a-glance The National Institute of Environmental Health Science-funded Bashash study, published in 2017, showed fluoridated water lowers IQ in children. Each 1-milligram per liter increase in fluoride in a pregnant woman’s urine is associated with a four- to five-point drop…
The World Health Organization, a thinly disguised proxy for Big Pharma and corporate interests who push for Technocracy, is going for all the marbles: creating a global treaty that would cede all power to the UN/WHO to mandate injections, vaccine passports and total surveillance. ⁃…
“TrustWHO,” a documentary film produced by Lilian Franck, reveals the clandestine influences — including Bill Gates’s role as No. 1 funder — controlling the World Health Organization, to the peril of public health. (Dr. Joseph Mercola | Children’s Health Defense) – Story-at-a-glance: “TrustWHO,” a documentary…
By Dr. Joseph Mercola Story at-a-glance – Paul Connett, executive director of the Fluoride Action Network (FAN), provides promising updates on the historic lawsuit that FAN filed against the U.S. EPA to end water fluoridation. – The judge hearing the case plans to review two…
By Dr. Joseph Mercola Story at-a-glance: Glyphosate is a very efficient metal chelator. This, in turn, disrupts your gut microbes because it makes minerals unavailable to the microbes. Your gut microbes need those minerals, as their enzymes depend on them for proper functioning There’s a…
By Dr. Joseph Mercola Story at-a-glance Dr. Paul Saladino, a proponent of animal-based diets, debates Dr. Joel Fuhrman, who advocates for a primarily plant-based diet Many of the studies linking plant-based diets to better health are observational epidemiology, not interventional studies, and as such cannot…
