Dr. Joseph Mercola - Take Control of Your Health Injectable Birth Control Linked to Higher Risk of Brain Tumors
Nov 4, 2025
Long-term use of injectable birth control like Depo-Provera is significantly linked to an increased risk of brain tumors, particularly for women starting after age 30. A French study revealed that those who used these injections for over a year were five times more likely to require brain tumor surgery. In contrast, natural alternatives and methods like barrier techniques pose no such risks. Furthermore, natural progesterone can help maintain hormonal balance and promote long-term brain health.
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Painkillers Can Boost Antibiotic Resistance
- Common painkillers like ibuprofen and acetaminophen can accelerate bacterial adaptation when combined with antibiotics.
- The study showed resistance jumps up to 64-fold in E. coli exposed to ciprofloxacin plus these drugs.
Efflux Pumps Drive Lasting Cross-Resistance
- Combining antibiotics with non-antibiotic drugs triggered bacterial efflux systems that pump drugs out of cells.
- Once mutations fix these changes, future generations inherit broad cross-resistance.
Avoid Painkillers While On Antibiotics
- Use antibiotics only when medically necessary and ask about watchful waiting before filling prescriptions.
- Limit ibuprofen and acetaminophen during antibiotic courses unless clearly required.