Story at-a-glance Ultraprocessed foods make up 43% of American grocery purchases, with lower-income households buying significantly more despite their association with numerous health risks Research links ultraprocessed food consumption to 32 health conditions including heart disease, obesity, sleep issues, depression, anxiety, and metabolic dysfunction These…
Story at-a-glance Both synthetic and “natural” chewing gums release hundreds to thousands of microplastic particles per piece, with an average person ingesting 30,000 microplastics annually from gum alone Chewing gum is a “parafunctional” activity that causes or worsens TMJ disorders, leading to jaw pain, headaches…
Story at-a-glance Kyphosis (rounded upper back) signals spine failure from muscle weakness, poor posture or fragile bones; it increases risks of falls, breathing problems and early death Height loss exceeding 3 centimeters often indicates silent spinal fractures; these allow your spine to buckle forward even…
Story at-a-glance Two-thirds of chronic back pain sufferers became pain-free or nearly pain-free after just four weeks of pain reprocessing therapy Psychological therapy rewires how your brain processes pain, reducing activity in brain regions that amplify fear and threat A large clinical trial found that…
Story at-a-glance Music therapy is recognized as a medically effective intervention for various conditions including stroke, brain injury, Parkinson’s and dementia; it helps restore speech, improve movement and reduce anxiety Research shows surgical patients exposed to music before and after operations need fewer painkillers, experience…
Story at-a-glance Circadian Syndrome (CircS), a serious health risk marked by sleep issues, depression, and metabolic dysfunction, significantly raises your risk of dying from chronic illnesses and early death A major study of over 16,000 adults in the U.S. and China found that people with…
Story at-a-glance Ozempic users risk losing essential lean muscle and bone mass, making them physically weaker and shortening their lifespan GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic dull emotional responses, reduce life satisfaction, and significantly increase risks of depression and suicidal thoughts by altering brain chemistry and dopamine…
Story at-a-glance Heavy metals like lead, mercury, and arsenic enter your body through various environmental sources and cause numerous health issues, including gastrointestinal problems and neurological symptoms Heavy metal toxicity is diagnosed through blood tests, urine analysis, and hair/nail samples, though regular testing isn’t usually…
Story at-a-glance Many common vegetables like green onions, bok choy and celery regrow from scraps using just water and sunlight Regrowing kitchen scraps helps cut grocery costs and reduces household food waste with minimal effort You don’t need a garden — just a sunny windowsill,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Story at-a-glance Aspirin helps prevent cancer metastasis by boosting your immune system’s T cells, which attack cancer cells that try to spread throughout your body Metastasis causes 90% of cancer deaths as cancer cells travel through blood or lymph systems to form new tumors in…
Story at-a-glance In an open letter, I urge the American Dental Association to discontinue supporting water fluoridation, based on research linking fluoride exposure to reduced IQ scores, ADHD symptoms and thyroid dysfunction Most Western European nations have rejected water fluoridation in favor of education, fluoride-free…
Story at-a-glance Sperm counts have declined by 50% over the last five decades, with poor sperm quality linked to chronic diseases and increased mortality risk A recent study shows men with higher sperm counts live longer on average. Those with more than 120 million motile…
