September 11, 2023, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced1 it had approved reformulated monovalent COVID shots by Pfizer and Moderna for use in individuals 12 years of age and older. They also issued emergency use authorization (EUA) for use of the reformulated jabs in children aged 6 months to 11 years.2 The updated mRNA […]

Editor’s Note: This article is a reprint. It was originally published June 23, 2019. Zen Honeycutt, founder of Moms Across America, is nothing if not committed to action. In this inspiring interview, we discuss her book, “Unstoppable: Transforming Sickness and Struggle Into Triumph, Empowerment and a Celebration of Community,” which delves into the state of […]

Editor’s Note: This article is a reprint. It was originally published May 15, 2019. While there are many environmental and human health hazards associated with modern food production, perhaps one of the most pressing concerns for any given individual is the ever-rising risk of food poisoning. According to preliminary data from the CDC, there were […]

Editor’s Note: This article is a reprint. It was originally published April 10, 2019. In November 2016 then-U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy reported that 78 Americans were dying every day from opioid overdoses — four times as many as in 1999.1 Requesting a nationwide call to action, Murthy asked the country to shift away […]

For more than a century, scientists have noticed water has a variety of unusual properties that do not fit within the classic model of it being just a solid, liquid or gas. Gerald Pollack built upon those observations, and eventually determined that when a negatively charged surface is present, if an appropriate energy source is […]

In the Nutrition Facts video above, Dr. Michael Greger reviews the scientific literature showing that ergothioneine, a sulfur-containing amino acid found in mushrooms, is a real powerhouse when it comes to promoting longevity. For example, he cites a 2020 study1 published in the journal Heart, which found that out of 112 measured plasma metabolites: “Ergothioneine […]

Editor’s Note: This article is a reprint. It was originally published January 7, 2019. Dietary fats are a crucial component of a healthy diet, but the devil’s in the details, and the type of fats you choose can make a world of difference. While the notion that saturated fats cause heart disease is a fallacy, […]

The use of magnesium and vitamin D for anxiety and depression has been trending on social media — and this is one viral theme that’s worth paying attention to. The chatter includes anecdotal reports from long-time anxiety sufferers who say they’ve gotten relief from the natural supplements. TikTok user Tyler Wesley, Fox News reported, posted […]

Micronutrients refer to food-based vitamins and minerals your body requires for optimal functioning, and even mild deficiencies can contribute to chronic disease. Micronutrients can be divided into four primary types: Water-soluble vitamins such as B vitamins and vitamin C Fat-soluble vitamins such as vitamins A, D, E and K Macrominerals such as calcium, magnesium, sodium […]

Taking a swim in cold water is a simple, low-cost way to boost your health — but there are some caveats involved. While you don’t want to shock your system or spend too long in very cold water, which poses a risk of hypothermia, exposure to cold water offers mental and physical health benefits. When […]