Gut Bacteria’s Hidden Role in Colon Cancer Risk
Early-onset colorectal cancer, defined as colorectal cancer diagnosed before the age of 45, is becoming an increasingly pressing health issue in the U.S. Characterized by symptoms such as unexplained weight loss, persistent abdominal pain and...
What They Don’t Tell You About Anxiety
Please Note: This article has not been peer reviewed and may contain information that has not been verified. Many consider anxiety to be the disease of the modern age. It is thus one of the most significant disease markets in America (e.g., from...
Vitamin K2 — A New Hope for Osteoarthritis Relief
Osteoarthritis is a condition that primarily affects older adults. It develops when cartilage, the cushion between bones, deteriorates due to genetic, metabolic or inflammatory factors. This causes bones to rub together, leading to pain, stiffness...
Vitamin K 101 — Essential Basics for Bone and Heart Health
Vitamin K is a fat-soluble vitamin known for its essential role in blood clotting. However, its functions extend far beyond coagulation, encompassing processes that maintain bone integrity and cardiovascular health. There are two primary forms of...
The Growing Consolidation of Agricultural and Pharmaceutical Industries and Its Impact on Health
America is facing a health crisis. In the 1930s, just 7.5% of Americans suffered from chronic diseases.1 Today, that figure has surged by over 700%, with 60% of Americans now living with one or more chronic conditions.2 We are also fatter than ever...
Dark Chocolate May Lower Diabetes Risk, While Milk Chocolate Adds Pounds
Type 2 diabetes is a chronic metabolic disorder characterized by high blood sugar levels due to the body’s ineffective use of insulin. This condition occurs when cells become resistant to insulin or when your pancreas fails to produce enough...
Big Business’ Latest “Solution” — Engineering Cow Digestion for Profit
DSM-Firmenich, a Dutch chemical giant, has developed Bovaer — their answer to cattle methane emissions and climate change.1 The company claims that just a quarter teaspoon of this feed supplement per cow daily reduces methane by 30% in dairy cattle...
High-Fructose Corn Syrup Linked to Speedier Tumor Growth
Many everyday foods and drinks contain high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS), a common sweetener found in countless products. While it adds sweetness, growing research is uncovering a worrying connection between HFCS consumption and the growth of...
Melatonin — A ‘Nighttime Guardian’ Against Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer’s disease is a formidable challenge, affecting over 50 million people worldwide and projected to surpass 150 million by 2050.1 If you or a loved one are concerned about cognitive decline, understanding Alzheimer’s roots is crucial. This...