You might think that if your doctor says your vitamin B12 levels are "normal," your brain is safe and sound. But what if even "normal" levels could be hiding sneaky problems with your thinking or memory? New research is shaking things up, showing...

Some people are better able to weather life's storms than others. While factors like genetics, upbringing and coping skills play a role in stress resilience, scientists are uncovering an unexpected player in this complex equation: the trillions of...

Conventional cancer treatments often come with debilitating side effects. For example, chemotherapy and radiation therapy not only target tumors but also damage healthy cells, leaving patients weakened and vulnerable to infections. In an effort to...

Imagine a traffic jam in your brain's blood vessels. That's what an ischemic stroke feels like — a sudden block that stops oxygen and nutrients from reaching your brain cells. It's the most common type of stroke, striking millions worldwide every...

The human body is designed to thrive with the right conditions — proper nutrition, regular movement, and minimal toxin exposure. These factors create the foundation for optimal health, allowing every system to function as intended. However, modern...

The modern health care system is failing at its most basic function — preventing disease and promoting health. Chronic illness has become the norm in the Western world, and despite decades of technical advancements, rates of obesity, diabetes,...

Butyrate, a short-chain fatty acid (SCFA) produced in your colon through the bacterial fermentation of dietary fiber, is a metabolite byproduct that nourishes your colonocytes (i.e., the cells lining your colon). Interestingly, it's also an...

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...

Please Note: This article has not been peer reviewed and may contain information that has not been verified.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...