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Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced an investigation into potassium bromate, a flour additive linked in animal studies to cancer and other health concerns. “It is likely still in the food that you, at home, eat,” Uthmeier said. The s…

Dr. Linda J. Dobberstein, DC, Board Certified in Clinical Nutrition Article highlights:  Mitochondria are essential for energy production, supporting brain function, physical performance, healthy aging, and overall health by producing ATP for ev…

by Cynthia McCormick Hibbert David Lazer, Northeastern distinguished professor of political science and computer science, says the survey indicates a need to shore up trust in public health. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University T…

Wellness Resources Hazy summer days make you think of warmth, sun, blue skies, and fun. They also bring concerns of smog, wildfire or barbeque smoke, agricultural chemicals, or even the smell of asphalt and road repair compounds. These pollutants m…

Executive Order 14414 By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered: Section 1.  Purpose and Policy.  Executive Order 14212 of February 13, 2025 (Establishing the …

By Steven Middendorp American farms are experimenting successfully with ultraviolet-C light as a form of pest control in place of chemical pesticides, and they’re starting with strawberries. Another company has AI robots that can zap w…

Dr. Linda J. Dobberstein, DC, Board Certified in Clinical Nutrition Article highlights: Gut health plays a key role in heart, vascular, and metabolic health. Gut dysbiosis and increased intestinal permeability are linked to inflammation and car…

By Angelica Stabile Fox News Americans are popping more supplements – and fewer multivitamins – than ever before, a new study found. Research published in JAMA Network Open, led by researchers at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York …

Dr. Linda J. Dobberstein, DC, Board Certified in Clinical Nutrition Article highlights: PPIs and antacids are widely used, but prolonged use may carry health risks. Potential long-term risks include nutrient deficiencies, kidney disease, infect…

By Steven Middendorp The Surgeon General’s Office has issued a warning about the harms of screen time for children 18 and under, while providing suggestions to families, schools, healthcare providers, researchers, policymakers, and social media com…

By Tracy Beanz & Michelle Edwards James Welsch teaches American politics at a high school in Maine. His classroom runs almost entirely on screens — students write blog posts, trade articles, pull up videos mid-discussion. A few years ago, he notice…

05/30/2026 // Coco Somers // 1.8K Views Overview of Magnesium and Sleep Research A 2025 review of studies has examined magnesium's effect on sleep and common sleep disorders, according to a report by registered dietitian nutritionist Molly Knud…

May 26, 2026 Dr. Linda J. Dobberstein, DC, Board Certified in Clinical Nutrition Common medications like pain relievers, antibiotics, PPIs, and statins may disrupt the gut microbiome and intestinal health. Gut health changes have been linked to…

Summer is rapidly approaching, and the great outdoors is beckoning you. Camping, hiking in the woods, reading a good book under a tree, and walking your dog along a less-traveled path can set you up for one of the most debilitating vector-borne di…

By Joseph Varon   May 18, 2026 The ICU Before Sunrise The intensive care unit (ICU) was crowded before sunrise, again. After 40 years in medicine, I am not sure what “full” even means anymore. Every ICU now feels just one patient away from disa…

Dr. Linda J. Dobberstein, DC, Board Certified in Clinical Nutrition Common medications like pain relievers, antibiotics, PPIs, and statins may disrupt the gut microbiome and intestinal health. Gut health changes have been linked to inflammation,…

(OMNS, January 5, 2010) The medical literature has virtually ignored 75 years of physician reports and laboratory and clinical studies on successful high-dose vitamin C therapy. Effective doses are high doses, often 1,000 times more than the US Rec…

ByKatia Hetter SAN ANSELMO, CA - MARCH 14: Lita Collins does a deadlift during a CrossFit workout at Ross Valley CrossFit on March 14, 2014 in San Anselmo, California. CrossFit, a high intensity workout regimen that is a constantly varied mix of ae…

By Sharyl Attkisson | April 30, 2026 Use of anxiety medications in the US has risen sharply, with about 38 million adults now taking them — roughly 8 million more than in 2019. Among adults ages 18 to 34, usage increased from 8.8% to 14.6% …

The Defender’s Government NewsWatch delivers the latest headlines related to news and new developments coming out of federal agencies, including HHS, CDC, FDA, USDA, FCC and others. The views expressed in the below excerpts from other news sources d…

The U.S. House voted 280-142 today to remove language that would have limited lawsuits against pesticide makers. The vote marked a significant bipartisan rebuke of industry-backed protections. “I do not support giving blanket immunity to corporation…

By Steven Middendorp HHS is implementing a strategy and framework to reduce the overprescription of psychiatric medications. The administrators of four HHS agencies penned a Dear Colleague letter encouraging health care providers to provide full, i…

Date:    April 7, 2026Source:    American Academy of NeurologySummary:    Vitamin D levels in midlife may play a bigger role in long-term brain health than previously thought. In a study following nearly 800 people over 16 years, those with higher v…

By Jefferey Jaxen With ‘new’ American cancer numbers released this week, what many feared as an increase during the pandemic years appears to be a reality. As for possible solutions from unlikely places, the list is varied, from DMSO to repurpos…