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  • Most supplements don’t work but these three actually matter
    Prevention

    Most supplements don’t work but these three actually matter

    Dr. Sarah Mitchell June 7, 2026 1:00 pm

    Skip the multivitamin aisle drama—B12, vitamin D, and protein are where older adults should focus their money and attention. Here's what the supplement industry won't…

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  • Chinese Herb Shows Real Promise Against Hair Loss
    Prevention

    Chinese Herb Shows Real Promise Against Hair Loss

    Dr. Sarah Mitchell June 7, 2026 8:00 am

    Polygonum multiflorum blocks the hormone that shrinks hair follicles and activates growth signals in ways that match modern hair science. A Chinese herb called Polygonum…

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  • Wellness Peptide Injections Are Expensive Snake Oil With Real Risks
    Prevention

    Wellness Peptide Injections Are Expensive Snake Oil With Real Risks

    Dr. Sarah Mitchell June 6, 2026 6:00 pm

    Influencers claim these shots deliver muscle gains and longevity, but zero human studies back them up. Social media is flooded with influencers injecting peptides like…

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  • Chronic Conditions

    Why Ozempic Fails for 10% of People: It’s in Your Genes

    Dr. Sarah Mitchell June 6, 2026 1:00 pm

    New research identifies genetic variants that make GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic significantly less effective for diabetes control. About 1 in 10 people carry genetic variants…

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  • Eight Preservatives That Raise Your Heart Disease Risk by 29%
    Nutrition

    Eight Preservatives That Raise Your Heart Disease Risk by 29%

    Dr. Sarah Mitchell June 6, 2026 8:00 am

    French researchers tracked 112,000 people and found specific food additives linked to higher blood pressure and cardiovascular problems. A massive French study following 112,000 people…

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  • Greek vs Regular Yogurt: The Protein Math Changes Everything
    Nutrition

    Greek vs Regular Yogurt: The Protein Math Changes Everything

    Dr. Sarah Mitchell June 5, 2026 6:00 pm

    One has triple the protein, the other has more calcium. Here's which actually matters for your goals. Greek yogurt packs 16 grams of protein per…

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  • 17 Foods That Actually Extend Your Life, According to Science
    Nutrition

    17 Foods That Actually Extend Your Life, According to Science

    Dr. Sarah Mitchell June 5, 2026 1:00 pm

    A major study found changing your diet in your 40s can add nine years to your life. Research in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition…

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  • Why Men and Women Salt Their Food Differently
    Nutrition

    Why Men and Women Salt Their Food Differently

    Dr. Sarah Mitchell June 5, 2026 8:00 am

    New research on 8,300 older adults reveals salt habits split along gender lines in ways that could change how we think about reducing sodium. When…

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  • Measles and Whooping Cough Are Back Because We Lost Herd Immunity
    Prevention

    Measles and Whooping Cough Are Back Because We Lost Herd Immunity

    Dr. Sarah Mitchell June 4, 2026 6:00 pm

    Vaccination rates dropped below 95%, so diseases we nearly eliminated are hospitalizing kids again. American children are getting seriously sick from diseases that were nearly…

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  • Any Amount of Alcohol Increases Cancer Risk by 105%
    Prevention

    Any Amount of Alcohol Increases Cancer Risk by 105%

    Dr. Sarah Mitchell June 4, 2026 1:00 pm

    New research on 843 studies shows even light drinking raises cancer risk, with no safe threshold found. A comprehensive analysis of 843 studies found that…

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  • Cancer cells that hide from immune system become sitting ducks
    Prevention

    Cancer cells that hide from immune system become sitting ducks

    Dr. Sarah Mitchell June 4, 2026 8:00 am

    New research shows cancer's main escape trick actually makes tumors more vulnerable to a different immune attack. Cancer cells have a favorite trick: they shut…

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  • Ozempic Users Had 30% Lower Breast Cancer Risk
    Prevention

    Ozempic Users Had 30% Lower Breast Cancer Risk

    Dr. Sarah Mitchell June 3, 2026 6:00 pm

    Large study finds women taking GLP-1 medications developed breast cancer at significantly lower rates than non-users. Women taking GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy were…

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