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Older diabetes drugs like glipizide are linked to higher rates of heart attack, stroke, and even death compared to newer options People with Type 2 diabetes already face double the risk of heart problems, making it especially important to avoid medications that add to that danger Older diabetes drugs like glipizide are still widely prescribed because they're inexpensive and familiar, but research shows they come with hidden dangers that put your heart at greater risk Lifestyle changes such as cutting vegetable oils, choosing the right carbohydrates, and lowering toxin exposure restore your body's natural ability to regulate blood sugar A simple HOMA-IR blood test detects insulin resistance early, giving you a chance to reverse course before Type 2 diabetes leads to life-threatening complications

People with dementia who develop inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) show faster deterioration in thinking, memory, and reasoning skills A large-scale analysis of 7.9 million participants revealed IBD patients face significantly elevated dementia risk, with Crohn's disease showing stronger association than ulcerative colitis IBD triggers systemic inflammation, releasing cytokines that breach the blood-brain barrier, disrupting neural communication and contributing to progressive neurodegeneration over time IBD creates gut dysbiosis, producing neurotoxic metabolites, and increasing intestinal permeability, allowing harmful substances to reach the brain through bloodstream circulation Supporting cellular health through vegetable oil elimination, proper carbohydrates, targeted probiotics, vitamin D optimization, and natural antimicrobials can address IBD's root causes

Just one hour of scrolling on your smartphone is enough to trigger measurable eye strain, reducing how often you blink and leaving your eyes dry and tired Social media reels are harder on your eyes than reading or watching videos because constant brightness changes force your pupils to adjust nonstop Eye strain builds over time, with the most noticeable discomfort showing up after the 40-minute mark, when blinking patterns become irregular Nearly all participants in the study reported dryness, fatigue, and blurred vision, proving that the measurable eye changes match real-world discomfort Simple lifestyle steps like reducing screen time, taking longer breaks, cutting out blue light at night, improving nutrition, and spending more time outdoors protect your eyes from daily screen stress

Inflammatory bowel diseases remain challenging for medicine, subjecting many to lifelong healthcare expenses and debilitating complications DMSO is an "umbrella remedy" treating diverse ailments through reducing inflammation, improving circulation, and reviving dying cells, making it uniquely suited for treating gastrointestinal disorders Extensive data shows DMSO produces incredible results for inflammatory bowel disorders (Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, IBS, diverticulitis, leaky gut syndrome, SIBO) and effectively protects gastrointestinal tissues from a wide range of otherwise lethal stressors Data also supports using DMSO for severe GI tract issues (gastritis, peptic ulcers, liver cirrhosis, cholecystitis, pancreatitis, peritonitis, amyloidosis) and problems like hemorrhoids and prostate enlargement This article will review how DMSO can be used to treat those conditions

Chlorpyrifos exposure during pregnancy causes lasting brain damage in children after birth, including thicker cortex regions, reduced white matter, and impaired fine motor skills development Prenatal pesticide exposure triggers neuroinflammation and oxidative stress, creating a cycle of mitochondrial damage that reduces blood flow and neuronal density in developing brains Female babies show higher vulnerability to chlorpyrifos effects, experiencing more sleep apnea, breathing problems, and elevated inflammatory molecules in brain tissue than males Pesticide exposure alters gene expression through epigenetic changes, permanently affecting how the brain responds to stress, inflammation, and memory formation throughout life Strategies to protect your health include filtering drinking water, exercising regularly, improving indoor air quality, and choosing organic produce to reduce pesticide exposure

Over 48,000 organ transplants happen each year in the U.S., but alarming new evidence shows that some donations begin before patients are truly dead More than 103,000 Americans are waiting for organ transplants, but safety shortcuts in donor evaluation have raised serious questions about how the system operates In one case, a man declared brain-dead woke up on the operating table moments before his organs were to be harvested — exposing a massive failure in protocol The investigation uncovered that nearly 1 in 3 "approved not recovered" (ANR) donations showed neurological signs incompatible with legal death New reforms now require hospitals to halt organ procurement if any sign of life is present and mandate full reporting to federal regulators

More than 63% of U.S. adults drink at least one sugar-sweetened beverage daily, rapidly disrupting gut bacteria, weakening immune defenses, and damaging the gut barrier at a genetic level Researchers found that the sugar in soda flips bacterial DNA "switches" within days, changing immune signals and gut wall strength, but stopping sugar reverses these effects quickly Artificial sweeteners in diet sodas alter gut microbe balance, lower diversity, and promote inflammatory bacteria, harming immunity and metabolism even without sugar or calories Inorganic phosphate in soda absorbs into the bloodstream nearly 100%, spiking hormones that deplete calcium, suppress vitamin D, stress the kidneys, and harden the arteries Sugar and phosphate together create a rapid, sustained metabolic storm, undermining gut health, hormone balance, and cardiovascular function from multiple angles at once

Cardiovascular disease kills nearly 18 million people worldwide each year, but natural compounds like naringin in citrus fruits are showing strong protection for arteries and heart health Naringin blocks ferroptosis, a deadly form of heart cell death during heart attacks, while silencing inflammation alarms to protect cardiac muscle under stress Human trials show naringin improves cholesterol profiles, reduces arterial stiffness, and enhances overall cardiometabolic health within just 90 days of consistent intake from citrus sources Beyond the heart, citrus flavonoids improve insulin sensitivity, lower harmful cholesterol, reduce belly fat, and stabilize blood sugar, offering metabolic benefits against obesity and diabetes Naringin also protects the liver from drug-induced damage and slows tumor growth in cancers like breast, lung, and colon by restoring cell self-destruction and cutting tumor blood supply

Nearly half of children's multivitamins tested contained PFAS "forever chemicals," with 4 out of 9 products showing measurable contamination 44% of children's multivitamins also contained phthalates, which are hormone-disrupting chemicals linked to developmental and reproductive harm No glyphosate or other detectable pesticides were found in any of the multivitamins, even at the lowest standardized detection levels Independent scientists reviewing the results stressed that PFAS and phthalates pose serious risks to children's health, including impacts on immunity, fertility, growth, behavior, and cancer risk Experts call on supplement companies to improve manufacturing, purification, and monitoring practices to eliminate toxic contaminants from children's vitamins

Your liver handles over 500 essential functions, including detoxification, hormone balance, metabolism, bile production, and immune regulation As you age, your liver's ability to regenerate slows down, making it more vulnerable to damage from metabolic stress, toxins, inflammation, and nutrient deficiencies accumulated over time Liver disease affects over 100 million Americans. It often develops silently, with many unaware until the damage becomes advanced and difficult to reverse Industrial seed oils and alcohol overwhelm your liver with reactive aldehydes that damage mitochondria, impair detox pathways, and accelerate fat accumulation, inflammation, and cellular aging Targeted dietary and lifestyle strategies, such as avoiding vegetable oils, eating choline-rich foods, improving sleep, managing stress, and staying physically active, help restore your liver function