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In a nation already plagued with sleep disorders, fluoride in drinking water shown to cause sleeping problems

Prior to the Covid pandemic the American Sleep Association estimated 50 million Americans---more than one in seven---suffered from a sleep disorder. During the pandemic this...
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Licorice root: researchers find promising cancer curing potential in new study

The immune benefits of licorice root may play a role in preventing or treating certain types of cancer, according to a new study. The study...
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Study finds antibiotics disrupt gut microbiome, create cycle of chronic infection

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, half the women in the U.S. will have a urinary tract infection (UTI) during their lifetime....
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Use zero-calorie sugar substitutes? Research shows your liver needs herbal support

Almost everyone is aware that cancer risk has been linked to the use of some some sugar substitutes. The controversy goes back at least to...
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Infant gut health so important it even affects motor skills, study finds

Most people now know that a healthy gut microbiome is essential for human health; however, most people don't know that this important aspect of health...
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New immune benefit of colostrum demonstrated: prevention of 'leaky gut'

A new study, conducted in vitro, has identified a potential new benefit of colostrum. The research, published in the journal Nutrients, found that bovine colostrum...
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Milk overtakes peanuts as number 1 allergy while digestive enzymes continue to gain popularity

The rate of children hospitalized for food-induced anaphylaxis rose by 25% from 2006 to 2012. This is according to a 2019 analysis of data from...
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Researchers link healthier aging, longevity to a diverse and unique gut microbiome

With the onset of COVID-19 research on probiotics has focused on how they support the gut microbiome in helping defeat viruses. But new research is...
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Quality of gut bacteria influences COVID-19 severity, according to new study

The variety and volume of bacteria in the intestines may influence the severity of COVID-19, according to new research from Hong Kong. The study was...
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Common household chemicals destroy healthy gut bacteria, according to study

If you've ever wondered whether or not it's a good idea to take a probiotic supplement, you need to look no further than the emerging...
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Tips and tools to get started on your own research

When it comes to health, nutrition and disease there is a lot of diversity of thought. That's the nice way to say there is bitter...
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Probiotics reduce Irritable Bowel Syndrome, abdominal pain in new clinical trial

A new randomized study has again proven the "clinical efficacy" of probiotics in supporting different digestive conditions. The new clinical trial determined that two different...
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A brief history of licorice root---from King Tut to today's nutritional supplements

Have you ever wondered why licorice root is an ingredient in many whole food supplements? Most people just think of licorice as a chewy black...
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Probiotic supplements key to solving world-wide malnutrition, says billionaire philanthropist

Being a billionaire doesn't make you a health and nutrition expert. It does get you all kinds of attention from the media, though. So, when...
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Antacids cause cancer?

Unbeknownst to most consumers, retailers quietly removed many antacid products from stores in 2019. Why? It turns out research shows that ingredients in popular antacids...
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Another reason to include raw food: A fatty meal interrupts gut's communication with body

A high-fat meal can silence communication between the intestine and the rest of the body, according to a new study on zebrafish conducted by researchers...
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The natural, abundant, free ingredient that works better than antacids for heartburn

If you take an antacid with a glass of water, it just may be that the water actually "cures" your acid problem better than the...
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Popular antacids significantly increase kidney disease risk in new study

Several studies have linked extended use of popular drugs to treat heartburn and acid reflux with an increased risk of premature death. One example is...
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