Dr. Joseph Mercola - Take Control of Your Health
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Early Neurorehabilitation After Head Injury Lowers Alzheimer's Risk
27 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Early treatment within the first week after a moderate or severe head injury sharply lowers your long-term risk of Alzheimer's disease and related co...
What Phlegm Color Reveals About Your Respiratory Health
27 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Phlegm color shifts give you immediate clues about what's happening in your airways, helping you judge whether irritation, inflammation or infection ...
Infrared Sauna After Training Speeds Recovery and Supports Athletic Performance
27 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Athletes using infrared saunas post-workout experience faster reductions in soreness, improved strength recovery, and better neuromuscular performanc...
Black Cumin Offers Broad Support for Chronic Disease Management
26 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Black cumin supports several root causes of chronic illness — including oxidative stress, inflammation, and poor metabolic control — giving your ...
Inulin-Rich Prebiotic Vegetables May Help in Fatty Liver Disease Reversal
26 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Inulin is a naturally occurring, non-digestible fiber stored in many plants. It acts as a prebiotic, feeding beneficial gut bacteria that influence h...
The Hidden Dopamine Trap — Escaping Screen Addiction to Reclaim Your Joy
26 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Modern children's content (especially fast-paced YouTube shows like CoComelon) is engineered to maximize watch time through rapid cuts and constant d...
Obesity-Linked Metabolic Stress in Young Adults May Trigger Early Brain Changes
25 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Early signs of brain damage linked to obesity are already showing up in young adults, decades before symptoms like memory loss or confusion begin Hav...
Exercise Trains Your Immune Cells to Stay Strong as You Age
25 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Exercise trains your immune system to respond faster and recover more efficiently, helping you stay energized and more resistant to illness Years of ...
Keto Diet Risks Are Varied, Multiple Studies Show
25 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A ketogenic diet improves weight loss, insulin sensitivity, and blood sugar control initially, but these gains typically level off after six to 12 mo...
Microplastics Could Be Weakening Your Bones, New Study Finds
24 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A recent Osteoporosis International review summarized multiple studies showing that microplastics have been detected in human bone tissue, where they...
Smoking and Lung Conditions Increase Risk of Dysfunctional Breathing
24 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
More than one in 10 adults experience dysfunctional breathing symptoms like air hunger and chest tightness, even without having diagnosed lung diseas...
ARFID — Exploring Its Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment Plans
24 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Avoidant restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID) is an eating disorder where people severely restrict food due to fear, sensory sensitivities, or lo...
Personalized Vitamin D Levels Cut Repeat Heart Attack Risk by Half
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A new Intermountain Health study presented at the American Heart Association's 2025 Scientific Sessions found that adults with heart disease who opti...
Butyrate — The Metabolic Powerhouse Fueling the Gut and Beyond
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Avoidant restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID) is an eating disorder where people severely restrict food due to fear, sensory sensitivities, or lo...
Your Gut Bacteria Is Under Attack by Pesticides and Everyday Chemical Pollutants
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Researchers have identified 168 everyday chemicals, including pesticides, flame retardants, and plastic additives, that are toxic to beneficial gut b...
Beyond Bioavailability — What Research Shows About Flavanols' Effectiveness
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Flavanols are plant compounds in cocoa, berries, and tea with low bioavailability, meaning only a small portion enters the bloodstream A new animal s...
Butyrate — The Metabolic Powerhouse Fueling the Gut and Beyond
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Butyrate, a short-chain fatty acid produced by gut bacteria that ferment dietary fiber, helps improve metabolic health by enhancing insulin function,...
A Breakthrough in Understanding Long COVID
20 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
People with long COVID experience persistent fatigue, breathlessness, and brain fog. Research links these effects to fibrin microclots intertwined wi...
Taking Melatonin Does Not Increase Your Risk of Heart Failure
20 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A preliminary American Heart Association (AHA) study linked long-term melatonin use to increased heart failure risk, but a closer analysis shows seri...
Bedroom Ventilation for Better Sleep — What the Latest Research Shows
20 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A recent study reveals that bedroom ventilation plays an essential role in sleep quality. Carbon dioxide (CO₂) levels need to remain below 1,000 pp...
This Simple Mind-Body Practice Cuts Menopausal Hot Flashes in Half
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hot flashes occur when the hypothalamus becomes hypersensitive during menopause, triggering rapid blood vessel dilation and sweating. These vasomotor...
Severe Diverticulitis Is Rising Rapidly Among Younger Adults
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Diverticulitis, once considered a disease of aging, is now surging among adults under 50, with younger patients facing more severe and complicated ca...
Why Is Migraine More Common in Women Than Men?
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Migraines affect women three to four times more often than men, largely due to hormonal fluctuations that sensitize the brain's pain pathways and inc...
First Recorded Fatality from Tick-Driven 'Red Meat Allergy' Reported in New Jersey
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A healthy 47-year-old man from New Jersey suddenly died after delayed allergic reactions to red meat; it was later confirmed to be caused by alpha-ga...
PFAS in Drinking Water Is a Bigger Problem Than You Think
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a large class of synthetic compounds built around extremely strong carbon-fluorine bonds. They're used...
This Unknown Deadly Health Syndrome Affects Nearly 90% of US Adults — Could You Have It?
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nearly 90% of U.S. adults have at least one risk factor for cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic (CKM) syndrome, a newly named but long-standing health cr...
Circadian System Disruptions in Sleep Apnea Increase the Risk of Nighttime Cardiac Events
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
New research shows that people with untreated sleep apnea experience a sharp nighttime drop in blood vessel function driven by the circadian system, ...
Gum Disease and Cavities Strongly Linked to Higher Stroke Risk
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
People with both gum disease and cavities have nearly double the risk of suffering an ischemic stroke compared to those with healthy teeth and gums C...
Inulin-Rich Vegetables Help Protect Your Liver from Fructose Damage
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Fatty liver disease now affects nearly four in 10 adults, but research shows that eating inulin-rich vegetables like onions, garlic, and leeks helps ...
Limiting Sugar Early in Life Builds Stronger Hearts and Healthier Futures
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Babies exposed to less sugar during pregnancy and early childhood have dramatically lower risks of heart disease, stroke, and diabetes later in life,...
Butyrate's Impact on Your Immune System
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Butyrate, a short-chain fatty acid produced when gut bacteria ferment dietary fiber, serves as both an energy source for colon cells and an important...
Greener Cities Linked to Better Mental Health Outcomes
13 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Living in greener neighborhoods is linked to significantly fewer hospitalizations for mental illness, including depression, anxiety, psychosis, and d...
Gluten Sensitivity Often Has Little to Do with Gluten Itself
13 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Research from The Lancet found that only about 16% to 30% of self-identified gluten-sensitive individuals experience symptoms triggered by gluten alo...
Stress Alters Metabolic Hormone with Health Consequences, Study Shows
13 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Research from Columbia University shows that psychological stress changes a key metabolic hormone, linking emotional strain directly to energy produc...
Why Have Vaccines Become a Religion
12 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As more people awaken to the dangers of vaccines, they discover a persistent problem vaccine safety advocates have faced for decades: talking to vacc...
Concussion Raises Risk of Future Car Crash
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Having even one concussion raises your long-term crash risk by 49%, which means you would be wise to give yourself more recovery time before driving ...
Early Menopause and Weak Heart Function May Accelerate Brain Changes
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Menopause, which typically occurs between age 44 and 55, marks the natural end of menstruation and fertility, and is confirmed after 12 consecutive m...
Treating Restless Legs Slashes Risk of Parkinson's Disease
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Restless leg syndrome (RLS) isn't just a sleep problem — it's a neurological signal that your brain's dopamine and iron systems are under stress, a...
How Front-of-Package Claims Mislead Shoppers, and What to Read Instead
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A new PRiMER study that analyzed nearly 600 packaged foods found that front-of-package (FOP) health claims like "high in fiber" or "heart healthy" of...
Common Medications Can Disrupt Your Gut Health for Years
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Researchers from the University of Tartu found that nearly 90% of 186 common medications affected gut composition, and almost half left long-lasting ...
Study Debunks a Big Myth for Eczema and Bathing
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A University of Nottingham study with 438 participants found that daily and weekly bathing were equally effective in managing eczema symptoms, qualit...
Hip Fractures from Osteoporosis Predicted to Double by 2050
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Osteoporosis affects one in three women and one in five men over 50 globally, with hip fracture rates projected to double by 2050 due to aging popula...
Study: Dramatic Increase in Percentage of US Adults Who Meet New Definition of Obesity
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nearly 70% of U.S. adults now qualify as obese under a new definition that goes beyond body mass index (BMI) to include waist and hip measurements, e...
Cocoa Extract Supplement Reduces Key Marker of Inflammation and Aging, Study Finds
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A new clinical analysis based on the COcoa Supplement and Multivitamin Outcomes Study (COSMOS) found that older adults taking a daily cocoa extract s...
Understanding Butyrate — The Key to Optimal Health and Well-Being
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Butyrate is a short-chain fatty acid produced by gut bacteria when they ferment fiber, serving as the primary energy source for colon cells and maint...
Exercise Rewires Your Biology to Improve Energy and Metabolic Health
06 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Exercise switches on waves of genes, proteins and metabolites that boost energy production, repair tissues and stabilize blood sugar, helping you fee...
The Immunomodulatory and Therapeutic Effects of Ginseng
06 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ginseng has been prized for centuries as an "all-healing" root, and modern science now confirms its ability to restore energy, sharpen focus, and str...
Creativity Can Be a 'Fountain of Youth' for Your Brain
06 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Engaging in creative activities like music, dance, art, or gaming helps your brain stay up to seven years biologically younger than your actual age E...
Mandatory Nutrient Warning Labels Could Save More Than 100,000 Lives
05 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mandatory front-of-pack nutrient warning labels could prevent or delay more than 110,000 obesity-related deaths in England over the next two decades ...
The Science Behind Temperature and a Good Night's Sleep
05 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Your body cools down naturally before sleep, and even a one-degree difference in temperature helps determine how quickly you fall asleep and how deep...
Why Have Vaccines Become a Religion
05 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As more people awaken to the dangers of vaccines, they discover a persistent problem vaccine safety advocates have faced for decades: talking to vacc...
Growing Wellness Indoors — What to Know About Hydroponic Gardening
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A recent pilot study conducted by researchers from Texas A&M University introduced small indoor hydroponic gardens to cancer patients to assess their...
When Is the Best Time to Eat Protein?
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Meeting your daily protein goal is the foundation of good nutrition. Once your needs are met, spacing protein evenly throughout the day supports stea...
Low Metabolism and NAD+ Deficiency Implicated in Wasting Syndrome
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Muscle wasting in cancer and chronic illness is driven by a breakdown in cellular energy production, not just poor appetite or inflammation Low level...
How Proper Breathing Builds Better Strength and Lasting Power
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The way you breathe directly determines how efficiently your body stabilizes your core, aligns your spine, and generates strength during movement Coo...
Calcium Supplements and Dementia — Major Study Busts Long-Held Myth
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Calcium supplements were long feared to increase dementia risk, but new long-term research found no connection between calcium use and cognitive decl...
Few Women Participate in Cardiac Rehabilitation, Despite a Slew of Benefits
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Fewer than 20% of women take part in cardiac rehabilitation (CR) programs, which is one of the most proven ways to recover and prevent another heart ...
Obesity Drives Alzheimer's Through Fat Vesicles and Leptin
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Obesity increases Alzheimer's risk by altering how fat-derived vesicles communicate with the brain, causing amyloid proteins to misfold and form toxi...
Why Brittle Bones Aren't Just a Woman's Problem
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Osteoporosis is not just a women's disease — 1 in 5 men over 50 will experience a bone fracture from thinning bones, yet few are ever screened or t...
Depression Strongly Influences Surgical Recovery and Healing Outcomes
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Depression affects how your body heals after surgery by increasing inflammation and weakening your immune defenses, which lead to longer recovery tim...
How Taking the Wrong Vitamin D Actually Lowers Your Levels
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Taking vitamin D2 instead of D3 can actually lower your body's levels of active vitamin D, leaving you more vulnerable to fatigue, poor immunity, and...
Dry Cleaning Chemical Found to Harm Brain Cells and Raise Parkinson's Risk
29 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A study of more than 1.3 million Americans found that people living in areas with high trichloroethylene (TCE) levels had a 10% greater risk of Parki...
Visceral Fat Activity Drives Aggressive Endometrial Cancer
29 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Visceral fat — the deep fat around your organs — acts like a hormone-producing organ that fuels inflammation, disrupts metabolism, and increases ...
Type 2 Diabetes Found to Double the Risk of Sepsis
29 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sepsis is a life-threatening overreaction of your immune system to infection, causing widespread inflammation and organ failure when not treated quic...
This Savory Herb Helps Relieve Muscle Cramps and Improve Digestion Naturally
28 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dill is a powerful herb rich in antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals that help ease muscle cramps, improve digestion, and support heart health Flavon...
Rates of Postmenopausal Low Back Pain Have Nearly Doubled in 30 Years
28 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Low back pain is projected to affect over 800 million people worldwide by 2050. Among women over 55, cases nearly doubled from 89.9 million in 1990 t...
From Sharper Night Vision to Curing Lifelong Blindness — How DMSO Heals Each Level of Vision Loss
28 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
DMSO is a proven "umbrella remedy" that treats dozens of "incurable" conditions and protects delicate tissues (especially brain and eyes) from otherw...
Resistance Training May Help Preserve Aging Nerves
27 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Resistance training for aging nerves helps older adults improve steadiness, reaction time, and daily movement confidence by strengthening communicati...
Your Neck Size Can Reveal Your Risk for Heart Disease, Stroke, and Diabetes
27 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A thick neck is more than a cosmetic issue — it's one of the clearest physical signs of metabolic stress, indicating higher risks for diabetes, hea...
Simple Exercises Help You Recover from Sciatica Faster
27 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sciatica pain stems from irritation of your sciatic nerve, the long nerve running from your lower back to your foot, and causes sharp pain, numbness,...
The Mind-Body Skills That Help You Stay Active Through Chronic Pain
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chronic pain affects over 50 million U.S. adults, but research shows that pain resilience — your ability to adapt and stay active despite discomfor...
California Moves to Eliminate Ultraprocessed Foods from School Lunches — by 2035
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
California became the first state in the U.S. to ban ultraprocessed foods from public school lunches under the "Real Food, Healthy Kids Act," but the...
The Surprising Role of Cortisol in Alzheimer's
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
New research shows that people with Alzheimer's have higher cortisol levels and a skewed cortisol-to-DHEA-S ratio, revealing that chronic stress driv...
Common Dry-Cleaning Chemical Linked to Liver Damage
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A widely used grease remover and dry-cleaning chemical called tetrachloroethylene (PCE) has been linked to liver fibrosis, a condition that causes sc...
Pickleball Boom Brings Unexpected Surge in Eye Trauma
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Pickleball's explosive growth has led to a surge in serious eye injuries, with emergency room cases increasing by 405 each year between 2021 and 2024...
A Call to Congress — Advancing the MAHA Legislative Agenda
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
President Trump's Executive Order 14212 established the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Commission under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Se...
Exposure to Bright Light at Night Increases Heart Disease Risk
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Exposure to artificial light at night disrupts your body's natural sleep-wake rhythm, raising your risk of heart disease, heart attack, stroke, and h...
Antidepressants (SSRI) Trigger Hyponatremia, Which Causes Severe Anxiety
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Antidepressants like SSRIs are strongly linked to hyponatremia, a dangerous drop in blood sodium that disrupts nerve and muscle function The risk is ...
Science Finds Your Brain and Judgment Peak Around Age 60
22 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
New research shows that overall human performance — combining intelligence, emotional balance, and judgment — peaks between ages 55 and 60, makin...
Saline Farming Offers a Sustainable Way to Revive Salt-Damaged Soils
22 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rising salt levels in soil and water are destroying farmland worldwide, with 16.6 million square kilometers now salt-affected — an area roughly the...
Niacinamide Found to Reduce the Risk of New Skin Cancers
22 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Skin cancer affects one in five Americans, with nonmelanoma types like basal and squamous cell carcinoma making up most cases. Niacinamide, a form of...
What Different Types of Coughs Say About Your Health
21 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A cough isn't just a symptom — it's your body's built-in alarm system, warning you about irritation, infection, or hidden lung problems that need a...
Rhythmic Yoga Breathing Trains Your Brain to Relax and Focus
21 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rhythmic breathing techniques like Sudarshan Kriya Yoga (SKY) create measurable changes in brain activity that mirror deep relaxation and meditative ...
DMSO — The Remarkable Compound That Heals the Eye from the Inside Out
21 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
DMSO is an "umbrella remedy" capable of treating a wide range of challenging ailments. It has a unique affinity for the eyes, resulting in DMSO frequ...
Breakthrough Blood Test Achieves 96% Accuracy for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A groundbreaking blood test identified myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) with up to 96% accuracy, using 3D genomic mapping ...
Stressed? It Could Be a Sign You're Not Drinking Enough Water
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Researchers from Liverpool John Moores University found that drinking less than 1.5 liters of water daily raised stress hormones by 50%, suggesting t...
Alcohol Raises Dementia Risk at Every Level of Drinking
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A study found that alcohol raises dementia risk at every level of drinking, overturning decades of claims that moderate use protects your brain Even ...
Is Paternal Age an Issue in Reproductive Planning?
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the U.S., the average age for first-time fathers has climbed to about 31, and men aged 50 and older now make up 1.3% of all fathers, signaling a s...
How's Your Pancreas? Subtle Signs of Problems You Should Not Ignore
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Pancreatic problems often develop silently, showing up first as subtle digestive issues like greasy stools, fatigue after meals, or nausea when eatin...
Endotoxin/LPS Is a Major Driver of Blood Clotting, Sepsis, Heart Attacks, and Strokes
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Endotoxin, a toxic molecule released by bacteria in your gut, enters your bloodstream and directly triggers blood clot formation — even in people w...
Studies Raise Questions About Keto's Impact on Liver and Heart Health
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
While short-term ketogenic diets may aid weight loss, new research links prolonged ketosis to liver stress, impaired insulin secretion, and cardiovas...
How Often to Change Your Toothbrush for a Healthier Mouth
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Most people need a new toothbrush every three to four months, although there are exceptions when the brush needs to be replaced earlier Toothbrush co...
Cystitis vs. UTI — Understanding the Differences
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
One in three Europeans cannot correctly define cystitis as a bladder infection, with younger adults showing particularly poor awareness of these comm...
Carrot Fiber Boosts Gut Health and Strengthens Immune Defenses
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Carrot fiber contains a unique compound called RG-I that works in small amounts to strengthen your gut and immune defenses Even 300 to 500 milligrams...
Cognitive Challenges Have Risen Sharply Among Younger Americans
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Cognitive problems like memory loss, poor focus, and brain fog are rising sharply among younger adults, nearly doubling between 2013 and 2023 Lifesty...
Quitting Smoking Linked to Slower Memory Decline in Midlife and Older Adults
15 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Quitting smoking in midlife or later slows memory loss and mental decline, proving your brain retains the ability to recover at any age Former smoker...
Exercise Helps Rewire Your Brain to Break Free from Internet Addiction
15 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Internet addiction weakens the brain regions that control focus and decision-making, leaving you more vulnerable to stress, anxiety, poor sleep, and ...
Exploring the Link Between LSD and Anxiety
15 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
LSD shows promise for anxiety treatment. A Phase 2b clinical trial found that 100 micrograms of MM120 (pharmaceutical LSD) reduced anxiety significan...
How Eating Red Meat the Right Way Boosts Brain and Microbiome Health
14 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Red meat, when eaten as part of a nutrient-rich, whole-food diet, supports brain function and gut health by supplying hard-to-get nutrients like vita...
Hair Cortisol Signals Mental Health Risk in Children with Chronic Illness
14 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
One in four children lives with a chronic physical illness, creating hidden stress that can be measured through hair cortisol concentration In one st...