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The Essential Guide to Diverticulitis: Symptoms, Causes, Treatments, and Natural Approaches

Over half of Americans aged 60 and above have pouches called diverticula in their colons, which can become inflamed or infected (diverticulitis).
Medicinal Mushrooms: Cordyceps, Reishi, and Lion’s Mane

Medicinal Mushrooms: Cordyceps, Reishi, and Lion’s Mane

The medicinal mushroom market is booming. Three of the most popular mushrooms have remarkable therapeutic potential to improve health.
Doctors, Dictators, and the Medical Autocracy

Doctors, Dictators, and the Medical Autocracy

“A majority [of both physicians and nurses] agreed that a major barrier to the treatment of lifestyle-related conditions is patients’ unwillingness to change their habits.”
Red Meat and Vegetables

More Red Meat and Good Health? This Is Where the Atlantic Diet Fits In 

But new research is spotlighting a lesser-known but potentially equally beneficial diet with a surprise allowance for more red meat: the Atlantic diet.

The Real Causes Behind Coughing, and How to Get Rid of It

Having a cough can protect your lungs, but sometimes it seems to linger after illness. Here’s how to get rid of a stubborn one.
Leslie Dobson on Protect Kids from Pedophiles

Psychologist Advises Parents How to Protect Their Kids After Working With Pedophiles for Years

A psychologist and mom of two who has worked with convicted pedophiles for years is sharing her wisdom with other parents to help them protect their children.

Study Dismantles Link Between Preterm Birth and Autism

Study out of Israel shows no significant link between premature birth and autism spectrum disorder, reaffirming the exact cause of autism is more complex.
Past Due Hospital Bill

Decode Your Hospital Bill to Catch Overcharges

Millions of Americans are trapped with inflated hospital fees and opaque billing codes. Yet they pay these crushing bills or watch their credit score plummet.
Urinary Tract Infections

The Essential Guide to Urinary Tract Infections: Symptoms, Causes, Treatments, and Natural Approaches

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) occur when bacteria enter the urinary tract, causing pain and burning with urination. If left untreated, UTIs may lead to worsening symptoms and further complications.

The ‘Big Gun’ Against Viruses and Bacteria

Oregano can fight viruses and bacteria during cold and flu season and year-round—with teas and extractions, as an essential oil, or in culinary preparations.
Melatonin Gummies

Melatonin Use and Poisoning Reports Surging in Children, Revealing Concerning Problem

Recent survey findings published in JAMA Pediatrics suggest that melatonin consumption in U.S. children and adolescents is “exceedingly common.”
Multiple Sclerosis typically manifests between the ages of 20 and 40

The Essential Guide to Multiple Sclerosis: Symptoms, Causes, Treatments, and Natural Approaches

Different types of MS vary in their progression. Identifying a patient’s specific type of MS aids in anticipating its course and making informed treatment choices.