Phthalates & placenta: The danger that breaches the womb
Posted on: April 15, 2025 Posted by: Michele Lee Comments: 0

Phthalates & placenta: The danger that breaches the womb

My colleagues and I have written a lot here about the dangers of phthalates. Phthalates are synthetic chemicals used to make plastics more flexible. They’re found in everything from dish soap and detergent to lotion and deodorant to the carpet and upholstery in your home. Phthalates are endocrine disruptors. They interfere with the normal functions of the hormones that make our body work. Chronic exposure to phthalates affects every organ…

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The surprising reason fatty liver can double your death risk
Posted on: April 12, 2025 Posted by: Michele Lee Comments: 0

The surprising reason fatty liver can double your death risk

Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), a condition where fat builds up in your liver, is now known as metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD). But while the name may have changed, its severe health impacts have not. Metabolic dysfunction, such as that caused by type 2 diabetes or obesity, could increase your odds of developing MASLD. Also, MASLD can lead to metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH), which can cause cirrhosis or…

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The common condition accelerating Alzheimer’s
Posted on: April 12, 2025 Posted by: Michele Lee Comments: 0

The common condition accelerating Alzheimer’s

About one in ten people in the United States has type 2 diabetes (T2D). Perhaps you’re one of them. If you are, you may be aware that the metabolic condition can impact other areas of your health, increasing risks for heart attacks, strokes and aneurysms. But fewer people know that having T2D can set you on the road to cognitive decline by kickstarting mild cognitive impairment (MCI), a transitional phase…

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Need an excuse to clean your tongue? Try these alarming conditions
Posted on: April 11, 2025 Posted by: Michele Lee Comments: 0

Need an excuse to clean your tongue? Try these alarming conditions

Brush your teeth two to three times a day, and don’t forget to floss. That’s the mantra we’ve heard since childhood, and the advice most of us follow when it comes to our oral health. But something is missing in that advice. That’s because if you’re not also cleaning your tongue, you’re not getting rid of smelly bacteria that still produce bad breath. But there’s another significant reason to make…

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Dopamine receptors link pathways from ADHD to Parkinson’s and more
Posted on: April 10, 2025 Posted by: Michele Lee Comments: 0

Dopamine receptors link pathways from ADHD to Parkinson’s and more

You may have heard the phrase “dopamine hit” in relation to something pleasurable. That’s because it’s relatively well-known that dopamine is involved in the brain’s pleasure center. Doing something you enjoy can trigger a rush of this feel-good neurotransmitter that not only causes you to feel pleasure but reinforces the behavior that made you feel that way. But sparking your brain’s reward center isn’t all that dopamine does. It also…

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The warning men get 10 years before their brain shrinks
Posted on: April 9, 2025 Posted by: Michele Lee Comments: 0

The warning men get 10 years before their brain shrinks

Study after study has made it clear that if you live with cardiovascular disease risk factors, you also face a heightened risk of developing dementia. In fact, research proves that the earlier you develop diabetes, the more likely you are to suffer from dementia and that as your weight and blood pressure go up, so do your chances of cognitive decline. And while smoking is bad for your heart as…

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What vitamin C can do for pancreatic cancer
Posted on: April 9, 2025 Posted by: Michele Lee Comments: 0

What vitamin C can do for pancreatic cancer

Cancer is arguably the most feared word in the English language. Some cancers are especially cruel. They are hard to detect, yet they progress rapidly. Pancreatic cancer is one of these. This difficulty in detection makes life expectancy for people with pancreatic cancer horribly short. For the past two decades, one group of researchers has persevered in proving that there’s a simple, inexpensive treatment that can double that life expectancy…

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The snack swap that takes cholesterol down
Posted on: April 8, 2025 Posted by: Michele Lee Comments: 0

The snack swap that takes cholesterol down

Having high cholesterol is like walking around with a ticking time bomb in your pocket. If your doctor tells you that your cholesterol is high, particularly your LDL  (“bad” cholesterol) and triglycerides — and you do nothing to address it — you could set yourself up for a heart attack or stroke. The good news is that eating the right foods can significantly lower your cholesterol in as little as…

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Rosemary compound may stop Alzheimer’s
Posted on: April 8, 2025 Posted by: Michele Lee Comments: 0

Rosemary compound may stop Alzheimer’s

There are ways to reduce your risk of Alzheimer’s, even with a genetic predisposition, such as following a good diet, exercising and getting quality sleep. However, once you have Alzheimer’s, there’s precious little you can do to stop the damage it does to your brain. Researchers are working feverishly to change that dynamic… One such team of California-based researchers has hit upon a natural compound found in two common herbs…

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The longlasting harm of brief glyphosate exposure
Posted on: April 5, 2025 Posted by: Michele Lee Comments: 0

The longlasting harm of brief glyphosate exposure

Glyphosate, the herbicide used in weed killers like Roundup®, has opened up a Pandora’s Box of dangerous health effects. It exposes our bodies to hormone-disrupting heavy metals, including arsenic and lead. It can raise the risk of certain cancers, like non-Hodgkin lymphoma — by 41 percent. Its harm can even be passed down to future generations, including our kids and grandkids. But it seems those worries were just the tip…

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