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Marigolds — A Functional Food Rich in Nutrients and Antioxidants

Mercola

These bright, golden blooms have been used in Ayurvedic and Latin American medicine to treat skin, eye and digestive health issues. Today, science is confirming what ancient cultures already knew marigolds are packed with powerful compounds that offer real benefits for human health.

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Earl Grey Teas Tested for PFAS 'Forever Chemicals' — Guide

Mercola

Disclosure: This consumer study is released in partnership with Environmental Health News. Donations were provided by Environmental Health News and Mamavation community members. Note that Mamavation has only "spot-checked" the industry and thus we cannot make predictions about brands and products that we have not tested.

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Metabolism in US Is Declining

Mercola

America is facing an escalating epidemic of being overweight and obese, a crisis that is now classified as a significant global health concern. America is facing an escalating epidemic of being overweight and obese, a crisis that is now classified as a significant global health concern. 1 Currently, approximately 30.7%

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Chronic Diseases Are Killing Kids — and Exposure to Chemicals Is Driving the Epidemic

Mercola

According to a major study published in The New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) by the Consortium for Childrens Environmental Health, these diseases now rank among the leading causes of illness and death for young people. Asthma, obesity and even certain childhood cancers now occur far more frequently than they did a few generations ago.

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Indications of PFAS 'Forever Chemicals' and Fluoride in Powdered Electrolytes — Buying Guide

Mercola

Mamavation community members asked us these questions about their favorite electrolyte products to protect their families from the potential health impacts of these chemicals. Disclosure: This consumer study is released in partnership with Environmental Health News. These chemicals are linked to serious health effects.

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All You Need to Know About Waterborne Diseases

Gideon

Waterborne diseases are contracted through exposure to contaminated water including drinking water, water used in food preparation, and swimming water. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 2.2 3] 90% of diarrhea deaths involve children under the age of five years. [4] Who is Most Affected by Waterborne Diseases?

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NC House and Senate bills would raise age for tobacco sales to 21, create permitting system for retailers

NC Health News

He founded the Preventing Tobacco Addiction Foundation in 1996 and began to push for state legislatures to raise the tobacco sales age. But in 2003, a town in Massachusetts raised the sales age for tobacco and nicotine products to 21 years old. Department of Health and Human Services. At first, he had scant success.