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Fluoride Could Be Causing Your HeartburnThe story of the addition of fluoride to municipal drinking water is not pretty, and now it turns out that many symptoms of indigestion and excess stomach acid may be related to fluoride toxicity. Fluoride is turned into hydrofluoric acid by digestive juices and this can have a corrosive effect on the lining of the gastrointestinal tract. In addition, scientists at The All India Institute of Medical Sciences in New Delhi have published research in the ..
Bright Side BenWe can strive to treat our health issues and our life issues as exercises that will eventually build our life skills. When it comes to health, never, ever let any medical professional tell you that you just have to live with a health crisis, or you’ll have to be on this drug for the rest of your life. There invisible power, the life force gives the human body has an astounding ability to repair itself.

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- Woman Who Had Affair with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. During the 2024 Campaign Speaks Out – Claims Kennedy was not Sober and was Taking Drugsby Brian-Admin on December 12, 2025 at 1:08 am
During the 2024 U.S. political campaign, reports emerged that New York Magazine reporter Olivia Nuzzi had an affair with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. when he was campaigning to become President as a Democrat. It ended her career with New York Magazine, as well as her engagement to fellow reporter Politico journalist Ryan Lizza, although later she landed a job with […]
- Social Media Ban on Children in Australia Starts – Steps to Digital ID for EVERYONE and Coming Soon to the U.S.by Brian-Admin on December 11, 2025 at 12:57 am
This week Australia began a new ban on children under the age of 16 from using social media. It is the first such ban worldwide, but there are already proposed bills in the U.S. that will do the same thing, and Texas has already passed a bill that is supposed to go into effect next month (January, 2026). The issue, of course, is that to know if a user of […]
- 1000 American Christian Pastors in Israel Oppose the Gospel of Jesus Christ and Support the State of Israel Instead – 10,000 more Pastors on the Wayby Brian-Admin on December 9, 2025 at 10:29 pm
Earlier this week 1000 U.S. pastors completed their training to become "Ambassadors of Israel" through a program run by the group "Friends of Zion" inside Israel. Their trip to Israel was funded by the government of Israel, and at the completion of their indoctrination the Prime Minister of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu, signed their certificates to become […]
- Stressed rats keep returning to cannabis and scientists know whyon December 11, 2025 at 5:15 pm
Rats with naturally high stress levels were far more likely to self-administer cannabis when given access. Behavioral testing showed that baseline stress hormones were the strongest predictor of cannabis-seeking behavior. Lower cognitive flexibility and low endocannabinoid levels also contributed to increased use. The results hint at possible early […]
- Even moderate drinking carries a bigger cancer risk than you thinkon December 11, 2025 at 4:33 pm
Researchers found that both how often and how much someone drinks significantly shape their cancer risk, even at moderate levels. Vulnerability varies across groups, with genetics, socioeconomic status, obesity, and lifestyle behaviors amplifying harm. The review also uncovered gender differences, beverage-specific risks, and biological pathways that […]
- Scientists uncover a hidden protein behind deadly mystery diseaseson December 11, 2025 at 2:57 pm
Scientists discovered that the protein RPA plays a critical and previously unconfirmed role in stimulating telomerase to maintain long, healthy telomeres. When RPA malfunctions, telomeres can shorten dangerously, leading to serious diseases.
Mineral of the Day: MagnesiumTaking 1 or 2 grams at bedtime can be very relaxing and higher doses (10 grams or so) can function as a laxative. Magnesium is found in chlorophyll-containing foods. Halibut and almonds are also good food sources. Some of the better supplemental forms of magnesium are magnesium glycinate, magnesium aspartate. It’s a good idea to try to take at least 1500-2000 mg of magnesium a day.
Eczema Has Been a Recognized Skin Disease for MillenniaOne of the most interesting aspects of the cells that make up the surface of the skin is their multi-functionality. While mostly known for their protective barrier properties, the living beings colloquially known as “skin cells” (and more technically as “keratinocytes” in honor of their most prolific extrusion, the fingernail like protein called keratin) are much more than a cellular shield. “Skin cells” are biochemical dynamos, each one producing ..

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- Pop Music Has Grown Darker And More Stressed Over 50 Years, Tracking With America’s Rising Distressby StudyFinds Analysis on December 11, 2025 at 8:14 pm
Popular music lyrics have transformed dramatically over the past 50 years, revealing troubling patterns that mirror society's mental health struggles. The post Pop Music Has Grown Darker And More Stressed Over 50 Years, Tracking With America’s Rising Distress appeared first on Study Finds.
- Social Media Political Debates Don’t Represent Most People, Researchers Sayby StudyFinds Analysis on December 11, 2025 at 7:37 pm
Ever feel like the people dominating political debates online don't sound like anyone you know in real life? You're not imagining things. The post Social Media Political Debates Don’t Represent Most People, Researchers Say appeared first on Study Finds.
- 6 Myths About Rural America: How Conventional Wisdom Gets It Wrongby The Conversation on December 11, 2025 at 6:49 pm
Many people think rural America is emptying out. The story is more complicated. The post 6 Myths About Rural America: How Conventional Wisdom Gets It Wrong appeared first on Study Finds.
- Plant-based diets in children: Largest study of its kind highlights benefits—and riskson December 12, 2025 at 5:00 am
Vegetarian and vegan diets can support healthy growth when carefully planned with appropriate supplementation, finds a major new meta-analysis—the most comprehensive study to date of plant-based diets in children.
- New clinical guidelines address gap in Adult-onset Still's diseaseon December 12, 2025 at 1:30 am
Adult-onset Still's disease (AOSD) is a rare inflammatory disorder. Thanks to a new initiative, AOSD is now considered to be the adult counterpart of systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis, but in both cases the cause is unknown. People with AOSD typically have fever, arthritis, a skin rash, and systemic involvement across multiple organs.
- Canadian wildfire smoke worsened pediatric asthma in US Northeast, study showson December 12, 2025 at 1:00 am
New research from the University of Vermont reveals exposure to smoke from Canadian wildfires in the summer of 2023 led to worsening asthma symptoms in children in Vermont and upstate New York.
- Chocolate Mint Foaming Salt Scrub Recipeby Rebecca Dillon on June 30, 2025 at 1:19 pm
This homemade Chocolate Mint Foaming Salt Scrub recipe is the perfect recipe for any skin type and it does not leave your skin feeling greasy. Scented in a to-die-for blend of chocolate and mint, this chocolate mint foaming salt scrub effectively balances your love of scrubs with a formula that actually works for your skin type,... Chocolate Mint Foaming […]
- 12 Natural Remedies for Psoriasis You Must Try!by Bett on June 27, 2025 at 6:40 am
Looking for natural remedies for Psoriasis? You have come to the right place. My husband has suffered from psoriasis for years. He has had creams from the dermatologist and nothing really worked – it just flared up again. :/ Turning to natural remedies here are some that he tried and liked/worked for him. 12 Natural... 12 Natural Remedies for Psoriasis […]
- What are Dunkin Donuts Drink Sizes? Here’s the 411 on the shots!by Bett on June 14, 2024 at 7:03 am
With so many different fast food stores, drink sizes can get hella confusing. Luckily, Dunkin drink sizes are kept fairly straightforward. I have to say I like this approach. Yes, I’ve got used to Starbucks drink sizes but honestly, when I first started going to Starbucks I found the whole thing pretty confusing. If you:... What are Dunkin Donuts Drink […]
- Fact-check: Vitamin C and kidney stonesby Dr. Aleksandra Niedzwiecki on November 7, 2025 at 8:48 am
Vitamin C is one of the best-studied micronutrients, credited with protecting cells from oxidative stress, improving absorption of plant-based iron, and enabling collagen synthesis for skin, The post Fact-check: Vitamin C and kidney stones appeared first on Dr. Rath Health Foundation.
- Modern-Day Scurvy: How Poor Nutritional Training Leaves Doctors in the Darkby Paul Anthony Taylor on October 10, 2025 at 9:20 am
Scurvy – the classic disease of sailors and malnourished populations – appears to be making a quiet comeback in the modern world. A new Italian study The post Modern-Day Scurvy: How Poor Nutritional Training Leaves Doctors in the Dark appeared first on Dr. Rath Health Foundation.
- Japan Sets Record of Nearly 100,000 People Aged Over 100by Dr. Rath Health Foundation on October 10, 2025 at 8:09 am
The number of people in Japan aged 100 or older has risen to a record high of nearly 100,000, the country’s government has announced. The post Japan Sets Record of Nearly 100,000 People Aged Over 100 appeared first on Dr. Rath Health Foundation.



































