Risks for your health

In an era of constant connectivity and pressure, a hidden epidemic is undermining public health: a nervous system perpetually primed for threat. For millions, the body's ancient survival circuitry is misfiring, locking them into a state of “fight-or-flight” long after any real danger has passed. This condition, known as autonomic…
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The story at a glance The more people become aware of the dangers of vaccines, the more they discover a problem that has plagued vaccine safety advocates for decades: talking to vaccine fanatics is like talking to a brick wall. Regardless of the evidence presented, they cannot be reached – sometimes it feels like talking to religious…
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An official new study has confirmed that prolonged sitting significantly increases the risk of heart disease and diabetes in adults over 60 – even for those who exercise. Published in the Journal of Physical Activity and Health, the study analysed data from 28 international studies involving 82,000 older adults and found strong…
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The mouth, being the portal of entry for the food information that goes inside the body, may hold clues to what this information is doing to the internal organs and processes inside the body. The mouth, like the skin on the exterior, can send the conscious person clues to the health of their blood and the state of hormonal…
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It's the opposite of what most people think. Note: In many European countries, Tylenol is usually simply called paracetamol. Eleven years ago, CNN revealed the truth about Tylenol: “Too much paracetamol over a long period of time can destroy your liver. It can damage your liver so severely that you need a transplant or even…
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For generations, the warning has been simple: sugar rots our teeth. But the full story of tooth decay is a more complex and insidious drama playing out in the dark, warm environment of the human mouth, a narrative where the villains are not just candies and the heroes are not just toothbrushes. Emerging science reveals a daily battle…
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In this lecture, Dr. Gerd Reuther explains why the term “herd immunity” has been misused for decades. The radiologist and medical historian uses history, model assumptions and current data to show why herd immunity only applies to natural infections – and vaccinations cannot produce this effect. The original term comes from veterinary…
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Constant exposure to screens, notifications, and artificial light keeps the nervous system in a low-grade state of alarm. Protect the brain by creating tech-free windows during the day. Aim at turning off all devices at sunset and getting at least one hour of natural sunlight daily. Something unusual is going on across America –…
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Heavy screen time is linked to a higher risk of ADHD in children. It is also associated with measurable abnormalities in brain structure. These brain changes include a smaller cortex and a smaller right putamen. Excessive screen exposure may contribute to a delayed brain maturation pattern. The research underscores the…
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While much of the public focuses on the high salt content in processed foods and meals eaten outside the home – which account for roughly 75 percent of dietary salt intake – experts warn that the salt we add ourselves at home also contributes significantly to daily consumption. England's National Health Service (NHS) recommends…
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