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By Steven Middendorp The Trump administration rolled out new dietary guidelines that flip the previous food pyramid upside down, emphasizing proteins and whole-fat dairy and removing processed foods from the dietary recommendations. The new pyram…

Date:December 26, 2025Source:University of OtagoSummary:Vitamin C doesn’t just belong in skincare products—it works even better when you eat it. Scientists discovered that vitamin C from food travels through the bloodstream into every la…

Date:November 27, 2025Source:Arizona State UniversitySummary:Scientists studying young adults with obesity discovered early indicators of brain stress that resemble patterns seen in cognitive impairment. The group showed higher inflammation, signs o…

Date:December 9, 2025Source: University of East AngliaSummary:Most people worldwide aren’t getting enough omega-3, leaving a major gap between scientific recommendations and daily diets. Researchers emphasize the critical role of EPA and DHA …

By Steven Middendorp A federal panel of judges agreed to centralize litigation against manufacturers of GLP-1 drugs, alleging that they have caused non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION). This is the second-highest category for …

By Tracy Beanz & Michelle Edwards We live in a world that has forgotten how deeply intelligent the human body is. For decades, we’ve been taught to believe that disease—especially cancer—is a matter of genetic fate. A r…

by Richard Z. Cheng, M.D., Ph.D. Editor-in-Chief, Orthomolecular Medicine News Service Introduction Millions of people take Vitamin D or spend time in the sun, yet their blood Vitamin D levels barely improve. Others supplement modestly and reach…

by Nicolas Hulscher, MPH A study titled, The Big Vitamin D Mistake, published in the Journal of Preventive Medicine & Public Health, reported the following: Since 2006, type 1 diabetes in Finland has plateaued and then decreased after the …

Date:November 25, 2025Source:University of BirminghamSummary:Scientists found that high-flavanol foods can prevent the decline in blood vessel function that occurs after prolonged sitting. Even physically fit men weren’t protected unless they …

Richard Z. Cheng, M.D., Ph.D. Editor-in-Chief, Orthomolecular Medicine News Service  In an era overwhelmed by chronic disease, rising medical complexity, and a healthcare system increasingly preoccupied with symptom management, Dr. Thomas E. L…

(NewsNation) — Billionaire Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong developed a new cancer therapy, Anktiva, that does not require patients to go through chemotherapy. But how does it work? According to ImmunityBio, the company that developed Anktiva, the tre…

Dr. Linda J. Dobberstein, DC, Board Certified in Clinical Nutrition Winter and the holiday season are quickly approaching—bringing more time indoors, crowded gatherings, travel, changes in diet, and added stress. All of these things can chall…

Did you know that your immune system has built-in "soldiers" that help protect you? These warriors are called natural killer cells (NK cells), and they play a crucial role in your body's defense system. They work by identifying and eliminating stres…

General Mills, Nestlé, Coca-Cola and other ultraprocessed food companies launched Americans for Ingredient Transparency to appear transparent while secretly protecting their products from scrutiny. The group actively blocks state-level food…

Cysteine may hold the secret to helping the gut naturally heal and rebuild itself. Date: October 23, 2025 Source: Massachusetts Institute of Technology Summary: MIT scientists have found that an amino acid called cysteine can help the gut he…

Dr. Linda J. Dobberstein, DC, Board Certified in Clinical Nutrition The most sophisticated orchestra in your body takes place with the gut microbiome, brain, and vagus nerve. Trillions of gut microbes communicate back and forth to the brain and vic…

By Tracy Beanz & Michelle Edwards New research has found that certain medications may affect your gut microbiome for years after you stop taking them. The latest report on how common medications can negatively shape our gut microbiome for decad…

Wellness Resources   One of the most important things that determines your health is the synchronicity of your circadian rhythms and the day/night cycle. These primal rhythms and internal body clocks provide synchronicity and “orchestra…

Date:October 14, 2025Source:Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São PauloSummary:Endurance exercise may train the immune system as much as the muscles. Older adults with decades of running or cycling had immune cel…

Date:October 28, 2025Source:University of SydneySummary:New research reveals that walking in longer, uninterrupted bouts of 10–15 minutes significantly lowers cardiovascular disease risk—by up to two-thirds compared to shorter strolls. S…

By Dr. Linda J. Dobberstein, DC, Board Certified in Clinical Nutrition Do you ever wonder about the quality of your protein that you mix up in your smoothie? Protein powders are a great way to quickly get some protein into your diet. You trust that…

By Steven Middendorp A study published last month in the New England Journal of Medicine reveals a statistically significant increase in hematologic malignancy for children exposed to ionizing radiation, which is most often from CT scans. Childre…

By Tracy Beanz & Michelle Edwards For decades, blood pressure guidelines in the United States have been frequently revised. Each modification has subtly redefined what constitutes hypertension, which, in the United States, is the No. 1 risk fac…

Richard Z. Cheng, M.D., Ph.D. Introduction: From Gyms to Longevity Hubs CrossFit and other forms of high-intensity training [1-3] have transformed fitness worldwide. Athletes in their 20s and 30s push limits, but often encounter plateaus: recovery…