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August 29, 2025Source:Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public HealthSummary:A Mediterranean diet alone is healthy, but when combined with calorie control, exercise, and support, it cuts type 2 diabetes risk by 31%. The PREDIMED-Plus study followed almost…

By Steven Middendorp President Donald Trump signed a memorandum directing Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to take action on pharmaceutical advertising. The United States is one of only two countries in the world that …

Medications for treatment of hypothyroidism Hypothyroidism is a condition of decreased thyroid hormone production from the thyroid gland, which affects about 2% of the adult population in the United States.  Millions of Americans take thyroid…

The U.S. government recommends 50 grams of protein per day based on a 2,000 calorie diet, an equivalent of 10% of your overall calories. This amount of protein is enough to keep you from looking emaciated, but not nearly enough to help you feel your…

Do you notice your energy lagging on a plant-based or low-protein diet? Do you feel sensitive to cold air or season changes? Do you struggle with focus, mood, motivation, or impulse control when life gets stressful? If so, your body may be running l…

As the school year nears, it's natural to start thinking about your child's focus, learning, and mood. Set them up for success with the right nutrition to support brain health, concentration, and stress tolerance. Here are some key nutrients that ca…

A Call to Action for Maternal Health Justice and Vitamin D Sufficiency by Jen Aliano, MS; Richard Z. Cheng, M.D., Ph.D.; and the GrassrootsHealth Vitamin D CoalitionCo-Sponsored by the Orthomolecular Medicine News Service 🔎 Highlights 89% of pr…

By Tracy Beanz & Michelle Edwards Understanding the critical importance of Bifidobacterium in an infant touches on a field that is as delicate and vital as the unfolding of a life’s first breath. Yes, laying the foundation for an …

By Trevor Findley and Emily Broad Leib On June 22, 2025, Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed Senate Bill 25 into law. This bill has gotten attention for several of its components, most notably its requirement that foods containing one of a list o…

By Dr. Linda J. Dobberstein, DC, Board Certified in Clinical Nutrition You have probably heard of “leaky gut” and the importance of protecting the intestinal lining. But did you know your brain has its own version of a protective shield…

By Dr. Linda J. Dobberstein, DC, Board Certified in Clinical Nutrition Do you feel mentally frazzled? Or cognitively older and not as sharp as you used to? How about grumpy or moody? The effects of life stressors, age, and oxidative stress from var…

By Dr. Linda J. Dobberstein, DC, Board Certified in Clinical Nutrition “Getting old is for the birds.” Have you uttered those words yourself or heard others say that? Do you find yourself talking about your aches, pains, and age-related…

By Steven Middendorp Beyond Meat appears headed to Chapter 11 bankruptcy after reporting that second-quarter revenue was down by 20% as the veggie patty meat alternative market has had declining sales across the industry. The company is currently…

https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/5/9/e007118 Malene Lopez Kristensen1, Palle Mark Christensen1, Jesper Hallas1,2 Correspondence to Professor Jesper Hallas; jhallas@health.sdu.dk Abstract Objective To estima…

By Richard Z. Cheng, M.D., Ph.D. 🔹 Key Highlights ✅ Medical "expert consensus" has repeatedly failed public health-Sowell's critique of disconnected intellectuals explains why ✅ Top-down guidelines often prioritize theory and credentials over r…

By Steven Middendorp Six more states have had SNAP waivers approved by the USDA to remove sugary beverages from eligibility for recipients of the supplemental nutrition program. A press conference was held with USDA Secretary Rollins, HHS Secreta…

Abstract Trace elements are minerals that are present in very low concentrations in the human body and yet are crucial for a wide range of physiological functions. Zinc, the second most abundant trace element, is obtained primarily from the diet. A…

By Dr. Linda J. Dobberstein, DC, Board Certified in Clinical Nutrition A nagging cough. Wheezing, chest tightness, fatigue. Spring allergies or a lingering touch of bronchitis from months ago may cause these symptoms, but it can be related with som…

By Wellness Resources Your lungs work around the clock to bring oxygen to every cell in your body. But air pollution, allergens, infections, and stress can take a toll on respiratory function over time. The good news? Nature offers powerful nutrien…

By Tracy Beanz & Michelle Edwards It cannot be articulated enough that the glorious human body that we are immensely blessed to inhabit is created to clean, heal, and repair itself when needed. One such incredible way is through our body&rsqu…

By Tracy Beanz & Michelle Edwards Is the self-appointed ruling global health agency, the World Health Organization (WHO), finally unraveling once and for all? On the first day of his second term, President Donald Trump signed an executive order…

WASHINGTON—JULY 18, 2025—U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. and Secretary of State Marco Rubio today issued a Joint Statement of formal rejection by the United States of the 2024 International Heath Regulatio…

by Richard Z. Cheng, M.D., Ph.D. If it seems like many of the same names keep appearing in the Vitamin D conversation-it's not a coincidence. This latest publication [1] on Vitamin D and cardiovascular health is authored by a team of long-time advo…

By Dr. Linda J. Dobberstein, DC, Board Certified in Clinical Nutrition We are excited to offer you the convenience of two powerhouse vitamins in one supplement! Our new Vitamin D3+K2 contains 5,000 IU vegan D3 from lichen and 100 mcg K2 as all…