By Amy Chodroff If you suffer from high blood pressure, you may be on the hunt for some natural ways to lower your numbers that don’t involve exercise or a low-fat diet. Tea, a natural and soothing beverage, has gained recognition for its potential to…
By Amy Chodroff If you suffer from migraine headaches, you know how debilitating they are. They can go on for days, causing you to miss work and be unable to perform daily activities. While many people seek prescription or over-the-counter medications for relief, medical experts…
By Study Finds Craving sugar and fat at the same time presents a “one-two punch” that makes dieting challenging, new research reveals. A team from the Monell Chemical Senses Center investigating the brain’s reward systems have discovered new brain-gut circuits for sugar and fat, which…
By Shyla Cadogan, RD It’s no secret that the foods you eat can influence your blood pressure. Some foods can unhealthily raise it, while others can lower it to safe levels. Although there are other factors at play, your diet can be such a game…
By Study Finds A new fuel source has been right under our feet the entire time — and scientists are not talking about oil. Northwestern University researchers have made a revolutionary advancement in sustainable energy by developing a novel fuel cell powered entirely by microbes…
By Shyla Cadogan, RD Sun exposure and vitamin D go hand-in-hand, but too much sun also increases the risk of burning and skin cancer. Now, researchers from the University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio University Hospital, and experienced dermatologists have found that getting this nutrient through…
By Shyla Cadogan, RD Time and time again, exercise continues to demonstrate its ability to protect against diseases. When it comes to aging, however, the results are not so clear cut. Now, researchers at Joslin Diabetes Center, investigating the cellular mechanism responsible for improving physical…
By Study Finds Food additives that give bacon and sausages their characteristic color and flavor could be causing eaters to develop Type 2 diabetes, new research warns. A team in France has found that nitrites and nitrates raise the risk of the metabolic disease. Food…
By Shyla Cadogan If you’re a coffee lover, there’s good news for you and your heart. Italian researchers report that people who drink two or three cups of coffee per day have lower blood pressure than those who drink less. Coffee is an integral part…
By Study Finds A greener version of the Mediterranean diet may be even better for your vascular health than the original dieting craze. Researchers have found that this plant-based version of the Mediterranean diet is twice as effective in combating and reducing the dangers of life-threatening…
Authored by Naveen Athrappully via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), Many of the foods consumed by Americans are contaminated with harmful plastic chemicals that contribute to health complications like diabetes, cardiovascular disorders, and infertility, said a recent report by the nonprofit group Consumer Reports (CR)….
By Sayer Ji The orange is both a literal and symbolic embodiment of the sun, from whose light it is formed and vibrantly emanates. As a whole food it irradiates us with a spectrum of healing properties, the most prominent of which some call “vitamin…
By Study Finds A single bottle of water can contain hundreds of thousands of microscopic plastic particles, potentially posing serious health risks for drinkers, researchers warn. Scientists at Columbia University caution that these nanoplastics, which form as plastics break down into increasingly smaller pieces, can…
Authored by Alex Berenson via ‘Unreported Truths’ substack, AARP? Or AARPfizer? The lobbying group for older Americans just told its nearly 38 million members to “hustle” for another Covid jab, even if they have already had five boosters. See for yourself. The following question-and-answer column ran…
By Antony Sammeroff Our Institutions Are Broken! Peer-reviewed medical journals are supposed to provide objective, scientific evidence to the medical community on the safety and efficacy of medical treatments, but we face huge problems when it comes to conflicts of interest that compromise their objectivity….
By Patrisha Antonaros A third of Americans believe severe weather events will leave their homes without power more often, compelling them to take action to protect their families over the next five years, a new survey reveals. The poll of 2,000 homeowners finds three in…
By John Anderer Concerning new findings suggest the countless commuters who travel on high-traffic highways every day may be putting their cardiovascular health at risk. Scientists at the University of Washington report that unfiltered air from rush-hour traffic appeared to significantly increase passengers’ blood pressure…
By Study Finds Having breakfast early and avoiding late dinners can lower the risk of heart attacks or strokes, new research suggests. An international team, led by French scientists, finds that people who eat their first meal at 9 a.m. have a six-percent higher chance…
By John Anderer If you live on or near a busy street that’s always full of humming motors and the sounds of traffic, you may be more likely to hear a buzzing in your ears — even during silent moments. Scientists at the University of…
By Study Finds Mothers-to-be may want to add a little extra EVOO to their meals. A recent study finds consuming extra virgin olive oil during pregnancy boosts the quality of breast milk. The popular dressing and cooking ingredient is rich in omega 3 and omega…
