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'No acetaminophen while pregnant' warns new scientific consensus pa...

More than 90 scientists, doctors and public health researchers are calling for new safety reviews for acetaminophen, the world's most popular over-the-counter painkiller. Their...

'No acetaminophen while pregnant' warns new scientific consensus pa...

More than 90 scientists, doctors and public health researchers are calling for new safety reviews for acetaminophen, the world's most popular over-the-counter painkiller. Their...

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Similar gut microbiome deficiencies found in patients with anxiety,...

The gut microbiome is the new frontier of neuroscience. Due to the copious amount of research during the past decade, scientists now understand that...

Similar gut microbiome deficiencies found in patients with anxiety,...

The gut microbiome is the new frontier of neuroscience. Due to the copious amount of research during the past decade, scientists now understand that...

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Herbal supplement sales soar as Americans show greater trust in sup...

Americans appear to have greater trust in herbal supplements than vaccines, and this has boosted supplement sales to record-breaking highs. According to a survey...

Herbal supplement sales soar as Americans show greater trust in sup...

Americans appear to have greater trust in herbal supplements than vaccines, and this has boosted supplement sales to record-breaking highs. According to a survey...

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Even a mild iodine deficiency can reduce female fertility

Have you ever wondered why the salt you buy at the grocery store says "iodized salt" on it? It says this because the essential...

Even a mild iodine deficiency can reduce female fertility

Have you ever wondered why the salt you buy at the grocery store says "iodized salt" on it? It says this because the essential...

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Vaccine failures around the world prove the need to optimize your o...

Optimal Health Systems SPECIAL REPORT Lockdowns and high vaccination rates have been a colossal failure on Native American reservations. Israel's mandatory vaccination policy has...

Vaccine failures around the world prove the need to optimize your o...

Optimal Health Systems SPECIAL REPORT Lockdowns and high vaccination rates have been a colossal failure on Native American reservations. Israel's mandatory vaccination policy has...

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Flavonoids help reduce blood pressure--especially when gut health i...

A new study has once again demonstrated that a diet rich in flavonoid foods will help improve blood pressure, but this study comes with...

Flavonoids help reduce blood pressure--especially when gut health i...

A new study has once again demonstrated that a diet rich in flavonoid foods will help improve blood pressure, but this study comes with...

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Half of pregnant women have iron deficiency according to Canadian s...

In a world of flashy weight loss and muscle-building supplements, many consumers forget the basic vitamins and minerals. This is often to their own...

Half of pregnant women have iron deficiency according to Canadian s...

In a world of flashy weight loss and muscle-building supplements, many consumers forget the basic vitamins and minerals. This is often to their own...

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You won't see it on t.v. news: Large meta-analysis links low Vitami...

At this point it's impossible to ignore the evidence that maintaining a healthy Vitamin D level is critical in the battle against COVID-19. Not...

You won't see it on t.v. news: Large meta-analysis links low Vitami...

At this point it's impossible to ignore the evidence that maintaining a healthy Vitamin D level is critical in the battle against COVID-19. Not...

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Astragalus 'balances immune response' in study on pro athletes

While moderate physical exercise has been proven to consistently improve one's immune system, strenuous exercise may exert an opposite effect---at least temporarily. This happens...

Astragalus 'balances immune response' in study on pro athletes

While moderate physical exercise has been proven to consistently improve one's immune system, strenuous exercise may exert an opposite effect---at least temporarily. This happens...

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Healthy gut bacteria makes the brain 'younger' according to Irish s...

The legendary Fountain of Youth is a magical spring that restores the youth of anyone who drinks or bathes in its waters. Tales of...

Healthy gut bacteria makes the brain 'younger' according to Irish s...

The legendary Fountain of Youth is a magical spring that restores the youth of anyone who drinks or bathes in its waters. Tales of...

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Selenium and manganese during pregnancy confers heart benefits to b...

Most expectant mothers have been told by their doctor to take a folic acid supplement during their pregnancy; however, emerging evidence is showing that...

Selenium and manganese during pregnancy confers heart benefits to b...

Most expectant mothers have been told by their doctor to take a folic acid supplement during their pregnancy; however, emerging evidence is showing that...

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As new COVID variants emerge, research highlights the nutrients you...

As new variants of COVID emerge---and as The Centers for Disease Control admits that vaccinations don't guarantee protection---the importance of maintaining an optimal immune...

As new COVID variants emerge, research highlights the nutrients you...

As new variants of COVID emerge---and as The Centers for Disease Control admits that vaccinations don't guarantee protection---the importance of maintaining an optimal immune...

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