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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…

Dr. Linda J. Dobberstein, DC, Board Certified in Clinical Nutrition Article Highlights: Popular new GLP-1 pill raises concerns about long-term safety Side effects include digestive distress, muscle loss, and increased colon cancer risk Discove…

By Katherine Gross Published 31 March 2026 Though she was only hanging from the bar for a few minutes, this fitness record broken by 90-year-old Ann Crile Esselstyn (USA) had been a lifetime in the marking.  Ever since she was a child, Ann …

Dr. Linda J. Dobberstein, DC, Board Certified in Clinical Nutrition Did you know that even a single vitamin deficiency can stress your body and undermine your health and vitality? The B vitamins in particular are essential for energy production, ne…

Dr. Linda J. Dobberstein, DC, Board Certified in Clinical Nutrition Article Highlights: Cortisol and stress influence energy, sleep, mood, metabolism, and overall resilience Chronic stress disrupts cortisol rhythms, increasing fatig…

Dr. Linda J. Dobberstein, DC, Board Certified in Clinical Nutrition Do you find yourself squinting, having trouble seeing at night or in dimly lit rooms, or feeling dry or gritty eyes? Or perhaps you spend time on screens or have a family history o…

Dr. Linda J. Dobberstein, DC, Board Certified in Clinical Nutrition Across the globe, a new trend is dramatically impacting our children’s eyesight. Increased usage of screens and the Covid-19 pandemic has caused a surge of nearsightedness in child…

By Tracy Beanz & Michelle Edwards Among the myriad of harm that humanity has inflicted upon itself through both the wired and wireless world, the disappearance of wholesome boredom might be the most consequential. Indeed, there is something sacred …

By Steven Middendorp A new study published in eBioMedicine by The Lancet analyzed 168 children from Singapore for over a decade and found that increased screen time as an infant (0-2) is associated with slower decision-making for children at age 8.…

Dr. Linda J. Dobberstein, DC, Board Certified in Clinical Nutrition GLP-1 weight loss drugs linked to vitamin, mineral, and protein deficiencies Stopping GLP-1s often leads to major weight regain, even with lifestyle changes Learn how to optimi…

Dr. Linda J. Dobberstein, DC, Board Certified in Clinical Nutrition Article highlights: GLP-1 drugs increase risk of bone loss, osteoporosis, and osteomalacia Users of Ozempic, Wegovy, and Victoza show higher Gout and uric acid risk How to sup…

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March 9, 2026 Dr. Linda J. Dobberstein, DC, Board Certified in Clinical Nutrition Vitamin C supports adrenal hormones, brain health, collagen production, and immune function throughout the body.•    It helps convert cholesterol to bile acids, s…

Date:    February 15, 2026Source:    Northwestern UniversitySummary:    A simple shift in your evening routine may give your heart a measurable boost. In a new study, adults who stopped eating and dimmed the lights three hours before bed and extende…

Reducing meals, cutting out midnight snacks may optimize gut health Date: June 17, 2023 Source: University of Georgia Summary: When intermittent fasting became all the rage among Hollywood celebrities, skeptics balked at the i…