Steroids Can Be Dangerous, Even Short-Term

By Dr. Mercola The first record of steroid use can be traced to 1930, when an extract of animal adrenocortical...

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The Cholesterol Myth Has Been Busted — Yet Again

By Dr. Mercola For the past four decades, the U.S. government has warned that eating cholesterol-rich foods such...

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Tell FDA to Ban Amalgam for Pregnant Women, Children and Nursing Mothers

By Dr. Mercola Dental amalgam — deceptively marketed as “silver” fillings, denoting their color rather than their...

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This Common Food Ingredient Is ‘Scary as Hell’

By Dr. Mercola Up to 180 million Americans use artificial sweeteners, including aspartame, routinely.1 But the...

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Ancient Formula May Be the Ultimate Antibiotic Solution

By Dr. Mercola Every year, 700,000 people worldwide die from drug-resistant illnesses like bacterial infections,...

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Your Body Is a Power Grid

By Dr. Mercola Mitochondria are small, specialized structures within your cells and are the power generators of...

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Does This Herb Help in the Bedroom?

By Dr. Mercola Of all the questions you’ve been asked today, the title isn’t likely one you...

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Beets Boost Brain Health and Much More

By Dr. Mercola There’s a lot to be said for the humble beet, an easy-to-grow garden vegetable. Whether...

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Enjoy the Flavors of the Sea With This Ceviche Recipe

Recipe by Dr. Mercola South American dishes are loved by many because of their fresh ingredients and use of bold...

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The Connection Between Insulin Resistance and the High-Carb, Low-Fat Diet

By Dr. Mercola Dr. Tim Noakes, a well-respected scientist, researcher, physician and professor at the Division of...

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Scientists Have Turned Spinach Into Beating Human Heart Tissue

By Dr. Mercola Packed with nutrients but low in calories, spinach is a healthy addition to salads, smoothies and...

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New Technologies Offer Hope in Creating a More Transparent and Sustainable Food System

By Dr. Mercola Modern-day food practices are reliant on a series of unsustainable methods — including fossil...

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How to Grow Tasty Bell and Chili Peppers in Your Garden

By Dr. Mercola Bell peppers and chili peppers are common staples that add flavor and color to your meals....

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What’s so Great About Oregano?

By Dr. Mercola You may already know that oregano is the “secret” herb that takes tomato sauce to a...

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The Many Wonders of Calming Sandalwood Oil

An essential oil obtained from steam-distilling chips and billets from the heartwood of the Santalum album tree,...

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Being a Night Owl Is Linked to Depression

By Dr. Mercola Everyone has a chronotype that dictates when they are naturally predisposed to sleep and wake. For...

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Insulin Resistance Speeds Up Cognitive Decline

By Dr. Mercola We are facing a tsunami of Alzheimer’s disease. It’s often said that the underlying...

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Half the World Is Drinking Contaminated Water

By Dr. Mercola The 1972 U.S. Clean Water Act was supposed to ensure clean water for swimming, fishing and...

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