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August 15, 2018

Between Pathogens and Chemical Contaminants, Chicken Is Best Avoided

Public health scholar names it the riskiest thing in your kitchen, which can leave you with salmonella, campylobacter and listeria. Triggers more food poisoning deaths than any other food. So, how much of this unsavory food do you eat?

Too Many Ultra-Processed Calories and Wasted Food

Ultra-processed foods are contributing to expanding waistlines and the growing number suffering from poor health. Meanwhile, food waste across the supply chain and in your home is contributing to environmental damage. Here's how you can help.

Are These Perilous Chemicals in Your Food?

In a strong statement, the AAP warns parents to limit exposure to chemicals found in plastics and foods as they damage hormones linked to metabolism, brain development and thyroid function. I'll share ways to make it happen.

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Vaping ‘Can Damage Vital Immune System Cells’

Vaping — smoking e-cigarettes — has become the go-to alternative for those who struggle to give up smoking. While it’s generally believed that vaping is safer than smoking because there are reduced numbers of carcinogens, a new...

August 15, 2018

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August 14, 2018

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The European Union Versus US Food and Drug Administration — One Protects Consumers; the Other Ignores Them

It took years to accomplish this across the pond, and as a result, millions will not have to endure the pernicious threat to their health like those living here. Protected by government agencies, practitioners here can continue to rake in fast...

The Organic Corporate Takeover

The Organic Trade Association (OTA), a leading organization dedicated to promoting and protecting the organic label, is filled with corporate members that produce toxic pesticides and genetically engineered (GE) foods. With mega-corporations...

How Factory Farms Pump, Poison and Pollute the Earth

Industrial agriculture, including concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs), or factory farms, receive some negative attention for their role in pollution and mistreatment of animals, but their crimes go even further, from poisoning...

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Study Suggests Cancer Is a Metabolic Disorder Rather Than a Genetic Disease

A study of more than 1,200 cancer patients has found that cancer is a metabolic disorder that develops under the stress of metabolic nutrient deprivation. Breast cancer patients, in particular, were found to have changes in their metabolism that...

August 14, 2018

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August 13, 2018

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Are Many Fish Oils Synthetic?

Do you take it? If so, please read this. If you could see behind the curtain, you'd never ever let this in your body. Get the overlooked work-around today.

Ginger Is Great for Bad Breath

Ginger is one of the most popular and potent spices, with the capability of bringing more than zing into your life. One discovery involves the chemical component responsible for eliminating bad breath. This sideways-growing rhizome is also...

Organic Egg Farmer Wages War on 'Health' Agency

A leading producer of organic eggs is taking on our nation's top regulating agency responsible for food safety and labeling. You may not realize the word 'healthy' is prohibited when it comes to labeling eggs, even though the makers of certain types...

Weekly Health Quiz: Anniversary Week Recap

Take this week's quiz to see how well you remember what you read on Mercola.com last week.

August 13, 2018

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August 12, 2018

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Updates on the Fight for Mercury-Free Dentistry

Completely banned for children under 15 in Europe - and even the Indian Railways system, the largest employer in the world, is phasing it out. Yet this group (who is meant to begin enforcement too) is not standing up to do their job.

Mercola Recipe Section Has Something for Everyone

Healthy food does not need to be boring or tasteless. Nutritious foods should feed your body and your taste buds. You’ll find meals like this in the recipe section at Mercola.com - recipes to tempt your taste buds and feed your cells.

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7 Ways to Eat to Boost Your Brainpower Without Taking Supplements

The best way to boost your memory, concentration and mental performance is to eat your way there with foods containing nutrients known for improving cognitive performance. Seven of those foods, according to SBS Australia , are: caffeine; nuts;...

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Ditching Tight Pants ‘Improves Sperm Count’

If you’re a male looking to start a family, you may help it happen quicker if you wear looser underpants, according to a new study done at the Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health. The loose bottoms help boost sperm concentration, possibly...

August 12, 2018

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August 11, 2018

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My Personal Journey on How I Went From Sick to Healthy

Like so many others, I grew up eating carbs and sugars, and had a mouth full of amalgam fillings by the time I reached adulthood. The career that I aspired to that few people know about, and what instead really inspired me to bring me to where I am...

Valuable Nutrition Information at Your Fingertips With Mercola Food Facts

Mercola Food Facts is filled with valuable nutrition facts, science and fun facts about your favorite healthy foods. If you've ever wondered which foods are best for you, and why, now you can find out.

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Caffeine From Four Cups of Coffee Protects the Heart With the Help of Mitochondria

As coffee moves to the forefront of studies looking to ascertain its health benefits, new research shows that drinking four cups of caffeinated coffee helps your body’s mitochondria protect cardiovascular cells from damage. As reported by...

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Do People With a High IQ Age More Slowly?

How old do you feel compared to your actual age? Researchers took on this question and found that how young you feel may be an indicator of your IQ level. Based on data from the Wisconsin Longitudinal Study, researchers found that the higher their...

August 11, 2018

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August 10, 2018

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Fitness Checkup: Why You Need to Try the Nitric Oxide Dump Workout

It sounds hard to believe, but doing this for just 3 to 4 minutes releases a substance in your body that improves mitochondrial health, slows down age-related muscle decline, helps your arteries dilate and boosts heart health. Step-by-step...

The Importance of Standing More, Sitting Less

Movement is integral to being healthy and reducing your potential for disease. Research shows you can’t out-exercise sitting. This simple test indicates fitness and balance levels, and strategies help you integrate more movement into your day.

You Won't Want to Miss This Live EFT Demonstration Today

Tune in today as Julie Schiffman provides a live demonstration on the benefits of tapping and how tapping can help relieve stress.

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Unwise Opioids for Wisdom Teeth: Study Shows Link to Long-Term Use in Teens, Young Adults

Young people who used opioids for pain relief when they had their wisdom teeth extracted were nearly three times as likely to become dependent on the drugs long-term, according to a study done at the University of Michigan . Specifically, of young...

August 10, 2018

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August 09, 2018

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Gratitude Makes You Healthier, Happier and More Popular

Researchers have now found that this simple action can go a long way to improving your life satisfaction, your relationships and your physical health. Those who took just a couple of minutes a day for two weeks improved their depression and...