Olive Oil: The Salad Superstar

The humble olive is not just a dietary staple in the Mediterranean region — it also enjoys the reputation of...

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Time in Nature Provides a Host of Health Benefits

By Dr. Mercola There’s a reason why being outdoors in nature feels so good — it’s great for your health on...

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Farmed Salmon Contaminated With Toxic Flame Retardants

By Dr. Mercola Fish are an important part of the ecosystem and the human diet. Unfortunately, overfishing has...

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How Did Plastic Straws Take Over the World?

By Dr. Mercola In the U.S., nearly 500 million plastic straws are used every day,1 many of which end up polluting...

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Air Pollution Triggers Millions of Cases of Diabetes Each Year

By Dr. Mercola Air pollution has been named the “largest environmental cause of disease and premature death...

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This Evil Corporation Bullies Scientists to Cover Up Toxicity

By Dr. Mercola Thousands of people across the U.S. have now filed lawsuits alleging that Monsanto’s Roundup...

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Ben & Jerry’s Sued for Misleading Customers

By Dr. Mercola Ben & Jerry’s, loved by so many because of its environmentally friendly image, is being...

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The US Campaign Against Breastfeeding

By Dr. Mercola What’s the optimal food for your newborn baby? Common sense would tell you that a...

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The Importance of Healthy Bacteria in Nitric Oxide Production

By Dr. Mercola Nitric oxide (NO) is a soluble gas stored in the endothelium lining your blood vessels. NO has...

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What Are the Health Benefits of Yams?

By Dr. Mercola Yams are one of the most delicious vegetables you can eat, but you may not be aware that, as a...

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Weekly Health Quiz: Pesticides, Saffron and Sugar

1 Research suggests humans are able to derive energy from sunlight through consumption of which plant substance?...

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This Thyroid Condition Is a Top Public Health Issue

By Dr. Mercola Iodine deficiency and the thyroid conditions related to it are a serious public health concern....

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Bite Into These Berry Bomb Pops This Summer

Recipe from Ruled.Me When you think of summer, the first thing that probably pops into your mind is how to stay...

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Ringworm: What You Need to Know About This Contagious Skin Disease

Ringworm is a skin disease caused by a class of fungi called dermatophytes. While the disease may have existed...

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Poisoning Our Children: The Parent’s Guide to the Myths of Safe Pesticides

By Dr. Mercola In the U.S., there are about 80,000 registered chemicals. Of these, only a few hundred are...

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What You Need to Know About Sassafras Tea

Root beer may be one of the most popular beverages in the world today, but did you know that its flavor was once...

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Sugar Coated — How the Sugar Industry Managed to Dupe the World for Decades

By Dr. Mercola Thousands of studies spanning many decades show excess sugar damages your health,1 yet the sugar...

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Calamity Jill: Off-Grid Living Inspiration

By Dr. Mercola Jill Redwood is sometimes referred to as Calamity Jill, a reference to Martha Jane Canary, better...

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