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Magnesium: The “mind mineral” that could revolutionize mental health treatment

editor — Fri, 02 Jan 2026 12:00:19 +0000

Magnesium regulates serotonin and dopamine, key neurotransmitters for mood stability, making deficiency a major risk factor for depression and neurological disorders. Studies show 500 mg of magnesium oxide daily significantly improves depression symptoms—outperforming placebos and avoiding the dangers of SSRIs (violence, suicide, emotional blunting). Women...

The Surprising Role of Cortisol in Alzheimer’s

editor — Thu, 01 Jan 2026 12:00:17 +0000

Story at-a-glance New research shows that people with Alzheimer’s have higher cortisol levels and a skewed cortisol-to-DHEA-S ratio, revealing that chronic stress drives early brain degeneration long before memory loss appears Cortisol, your body’s main stress hormone, damages neurons and disrupts energy metabolism when it...

Rasmussen survey: 1 in 10 adults seriously injured by COVID-19 vaccine

editor — Wed, 31 Dec 2025 12:00:14 +0000

A Rasmussen survey revealed that 10% of U.S adults who received the COVID-19 vaccine experienced “major” side effects, and 36% suffered “minor” side effects. Despite mounting evidence of vaccine injuries (heart inflammation, cancers, blood clots), Sen. Ron Johnson (R-WI) faces backlash for giving victims a...

California Moves to Eliminate Ultraprocessed Foods from School Lunches — by 2035

editor — Tue, 30 Dec 2025 12:00:12 +0000

Story at-a-glance California became the first state in the U.S. to ban ultraprocessed foods from public school lunches under the “Real Food, Healthy Kids Act,” but the full phase-out won’t take effect until 2035 Ultraprocessed foods — packed with vegetable oils, additives, and refined sugars...

Bottled water contains hundreds of thousands of invisible NANOPLASTICS, study finds

editor — Mon, 29 Dec 2025 12:00:10 +0000

A Columbia/Rutgers study found 240,000 plastic particles per liter of bottled water—90% being nanoplastics (smaller than one micrometer), which can infiltrate cells and organs. Most particles come from bottles themselves and reverse osmosis filters, shedding plastics like PET and polyamide when opened or squeezed. Nanoplastics...

Your Neck Size Can Reveal Your Risk for Heart Disease, Stroke, and Diabetes

editor — Sun, 28 Dec 2025 12:00:08 +0000

Story at-a-glance A thick neck is more than a cosmetic issue — it’s one of the clearest physical signs of metabolic stress, indicating higher risks for diabetes, heart disease, and stroke Research shows neck circumference predicts disease risk more accurately than BMI or waist size...

Common “sugar-free” sweetener sorbitol linked to liver disease, new research finds

editor — Sat, 27 Dec 2025 12:00:06 +0000

Sorbitol is metabolized into fructose in the liver, directly linking its consumption to the harmful metabolic pathways that cause fatty liver disease and metabolic dysfunction, similar to regular sugar. The negative health impact of sorbitol depends heavily on an individual’s gut microbiome. Specific beneficial bacteria...

“Bio-Veda” on BrightU: How to design a partially buried, self-sufficient home

editor — Fri, 26 Dec 2025 12:00:02 +0000

Alosha Lynov’s buried-home concept is a hybrid design inspired by Earthship principles and geodesic domes, designed to be partially buried in soil for natural insulation and energy efficiency. The home is modular, allowing for progressive construction as needs and finances permit. During the design session,...

Trump administration secures historic Medicare drug price cuts, challenging Big Pharma’s grip

editor — Thu, 25 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +0000

Medicare has negotiated substantial price cuts for 15 expensive prescription drugs, projecting an average 44% reduction from last year’s prices and potential savings of $12 billion. This action marks a major shift, as it is the first time the federal government has leveraged its power...

Apocalyptic warnings mask a prosperous reality at COP30

editor — Wed, 24 Dec 2025 12:00:21 +0000

UN climate chief Simon Stiell used famine warnings to open the COP30 conference, claims disputed by long-term data. Historical data shows natural famines have been nearly eliminated, with modern hunger primarily caused by conflict and political ideology. Scientific bodies like the IPCC find little evidence...