Frontiers

AUGUST 3, 2023

But kidney stones don’t just reduce the quality of life: in the long run, they may lead to infections, swollen kidneys (hydronephrosis), renal insufficiency, and end-stage renal disease. It suggests that limiting added sugar intake may help to prevent the formation of kidney stones.”

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Mercola

JANUARY 21, 2025

GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux disease, is a common condition where stomach acid flows back up into your esophagus, the tube that connects your mouth to your stomach. While often seen as just a nuisance, emerging research suggests that GERD might be linked to a higher risk of cardiovascular problems like heart disease.

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Mercola

MARCH 19, 2025

Neurodegenerative diseases (NDs) are disorders characterized by the progressive loss of structure or function of neurons, leading to their eventual death. Common neurodegenerative diseases include Alzheimer's disease , Parkinson's disease , and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). with no known cure currently available.

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Mercola

MARCH 18, 2025

5-Oxo-ETE fuels chronic inflammation and disease progression One of the most notable findings was the elevated levels of 5-oxo-ETE, a powerful signaling molecule known to activate inflammatory pathways and has been implicated in chronic inflammation, cancer proliferation and metabolic disorders like diabetes.

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Mercola

JANUARY 30, 2025

Alzheimer's disease is a progressive neurological disorder that impairs memory, thinking and behavior. As Alzheimer's disease advances, it not only affects cognitive abilities but also impacts the overall structure of your brain. In contrast, obesity was associated with a decreased risk of A positivity.

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Mercola

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

The 2024 International Virtual Vitamin D Forum & Expert Panel Discussion shed light on the latest research and clinical applications of vitamin D, emphasizing its importance in maintaining optimal health and preventing disease. The findings suggest that vitamin D plays a significant role in cancer prevention.

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Mercola

MARCH 17, 2025

Glucose intolerance occurs Contrary to industry claims that artificial sweeteners are healthy, the study revealed the opposite aspartame interferes with insulin signaling and contributes to glucose intolerance, making them hidden risk factors for metabolic disorders.

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Mercola

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death among women in the United States. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that nearly 44% of the female population in the country — over 60 million women — are affected by some form of CVD. We can't treat what we don't measure," said Paul M. Ridker, M.D.,

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Mercola

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Surgeon General, underscores alcohol's role as one of the leading preventable causes of cancer, second only to tobacco and obesity. What's more, the report reveals that even moderate drinking defined as one drink daily increases the risk of cancers such as breast and mouth. Nearly 100,000 cancer cases in the U.S.

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Mercola

OCTOBER 30, 2024

1 The researchers found that maintaining stable blood sugar levels within personalized target ranges was associated with a lower risk of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. The higher your HbA1c TIR, the lower your risk of dementia. This isn't just about avoiding extreme highs and lows — it's about consistency over time.

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Mercola

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

Recognizing the signs of this condition and understanding its risk factors helps save lives and reduce unnecessary hospitalizations. The Paradox of Obesity and Scurvy The featured study also found that obesity was present in 7.6% of scurvy cases, with some patients classified as morbidly obese.

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Mercola

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

According to the researchers, "Our study underscores a significant linear association between higher UPFs consumption and an elevated risk of low muscle mass in adults." 3 These findings add to a growing body of research highlighting the risks of ultraprocessed foods to human health.

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Mercola

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 805,000 Americans experience a heart attack each year, with 605,000 being first-time incidents. This blockage prevents oxygen-rich blood from reaching a portion of the heart muscle, leading to damage or death of the heart tissue. 1 According to the U.S.

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Mercola

JANUARY 6, 2025

Psoriasis is more than just a skin condition; it's a chronic autoimmune disorder that manifests as red, scaly plaques on your skin. 1 Psoriasis doesn't just affect your skin; it also impacts your quality of life and increases the risk of developing other health conditions, including metabolic syndrome and cardiovascular disease.

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Mercola

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Why does this occur and what's the best way to prevent it? If you're not getting enough, it raises your risk for chronic disease, including obesity, stroke, dementia and cancer, and even puts you at higher risk of death. But instead, you feel tired and worn down, as if you just ran a marathon.

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Mercola

JANUARY 15, 2025

and is rising due to lifestyle factors and obesity. 1 Women from minority and low-income communities face an even greater risk due to limited health care access, cultural barriers and food insecurity. While these indicators are helpful, they miss a significant portion of women at risk.

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Mercola

OCTOBER 26, 2024

How Simple Lifestyle Changes Can Reverse Most Chronic Diseases." Ornish is well-known for arguing that high-protein and high-fat diets contribute to America's ever-growing waistline and incidence of chronic disease. This is also the topic of his book, " Undo It! We obviously share different positions on this issue.

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Mercola

JANUARY 9, 2025

These issues include obesity, Type 2 diabetes, metabolic syndrome a cluster of conditions that increase your risk of heart disease, stroke and diabetes and now an increased risk of certain cancers. Both inflammation and insulin resistance are known risk factors for several types of cancer.

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Mercola

FEBRUARY 1, 2025

How Simple Lifestyle Changes Can Reverse Most Chronic Diseases." Ornish is well-known for arguing that high-protein and high-fat diets contribute to America's ever-growing waistline and incidence of chronic disease. This is also the topic of his book, " Undo It! We obviously share different positions on this issue.

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Mercola

JANUARY 12, 2025

1 What is a crucial lifestyle strategy for preventing further nerve damage in diabetic peripheral neuropathy? PUFAs naturally occur in high quantities in meat products Livestock are exposed to more sunlight, which increases PUFA levels 3 What dosage of methylene blue has shown promise in slowing the progression of Alzheimer's disease?

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Mercola

DECEMBER 13, 2024

20 According to the researchers: 21 "Over the past two decades, there has been an increasing recognition of the role of diet and dietary bioactive components as a significant modifiable risk factor in the prevention and treatment of the wide spectrum of mood disorders including depression.

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Fund for Public Health NYC

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Vasan Launch Ambitious Whole-of-government Campaign To Extend Lifespan Of All New Yorkers “HealthyNYC” Aims to Increase Life Expectancy to 83 Years by 2030, Focuses on Reducing Chronic Disease, Overdose, Maternal Mortality Deaths, and More New Yorkers Have Seen Lifespans Fall at Historic Rates Between 2019 and 2021, Dropping Nearly Two Years to 80.7

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Mercola

MARCH 2, 2025

Fiber only improves digestion by enhancing bowel regularity and preventing constipation Consuming fiber correlates with reduced risk of several cancers, including gastric, esophageal, ovarian and endometrial tumors Higher fiber consumption lowers your risk of cancers like gastric and ovarian tumors, as shown in 11 meta-analyses.

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Mercola

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

The Link Between Yo-Yo Dieting and Gut Inflammation Chronic low-grade inflammation is a hallmark of obesity, and research suggests yo-yo dieting may exacerbate this inflammatory state. While human studies on yo-yo dieting and gut inflammation are limited, research on post-obesity weight loss provides some insights.

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Mercola

JANUARY 19, 2025

higher risk of developing dementia, whereas men had a 2.5% increased risk. 4 Even after adjusting for factors such as race, education and cohabitation status, the association remained significant, emphasizing that OSA is an independent risk factor for dementia. Notably, by the age of 80, women with OSA had a 4.7%

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Mercola

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

4 This number is expected to grow further, as risk factors such as alcohol consumption continue without change. Study Links Alcohol Consumption to Increased Risk of Gout In a study published in JAMA Network Open, 5 British researchers established that alcohol is a known risk factor for gout.

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