Dr. Joseph Mercola - Take Control of Your Health

By Dr. Mercola

Listen to Dr. Mercola’s Weekly Podcast, as the legendary natural health pioneer continues to lead you on your journey towards optimal health.... more

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September 13, 2025Processed Food Diet Raises Lung Cancer Risk
People who ate the most ultraprocessed foods had a 41% higher risk of developing lung cancer compared with those who ate the least

The increased risk was seen in both smokers and nonsmokers, showing that diet alone influences lung cancer development

Processed foods alter nutrient absorption, strip away protective compounds, and add toxic byproducts that fuel inflammation and immune dysfunction

Harmful chemicals from packaging and high-heat cooking further raise cancer risk and weaken your body’s defenses

Choosing whole, unprocessed foods and cutting linoleic acid in vegetable oils down to 2 grams or less daily is one of the most effective ways to protect your lungs
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7min
September 12, 2025The Hidden Crisis in Organ Transplantation — Brain Death Diagnosis and Ethical Failures
The concept of "brain death," introduced in 1968 to enable organ harvesting, has never been proven equivalent to actual death — it merely defines an irreversible coma

Documented cases exist of "brain dead" patients who were conscious, including some who mouthed "help me" as their organs were nearly harvested

Global organ shortages have fueled a black market, with an estimated 5% to 20% of transplants involving illegal procurement and added pressure to lower diagnostic standards for “brain death”

Recent federal investigations found serious failures in the U.S. organ donation system: 29.3% of reviewed cases showed troubling signs, and 20.8% of patients had neurologic activity incompatible with procurement — yet transplant coordinators still pushed to proceed

Safer, ethical alternatives exist — such as natural therapies like DMSO that have revived “brain dead” patients and restored organ function, removing the need for transplant
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9min
September 12, 2025Science Reveals Why Exercise Takes Longer to Pay Off as You Get Older
Sarcopenia, the age-related loss of muscle mass and strength, begins subtly in midlife and accelerates with age, increasing your risk of frailty, falls, and fractures

As your body ages, muscles become less responsive to training, and physical gains come more slowly, even when effort and consistency remain the same

A 2025 study published in Nature Communications found that older muscles fail to activate key growth pathways and repair signals after exercise, explaining the reduced adaptation

Despite slower gains, exercise remains essential not just for physical strength but also for brain function, heart health, immune regulation, and metabolic resilience across the aging process

Longevity benefits peak at around 40 to 60 minutes of strength training per week; exceeding this reverses the gains and increases the risk of overtraining
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8min
September 12, 2025Most US Adults Have Hearts Older Than Their Actual Age
Most American adults live with a heart age older than their actual age, which silently raises the risk of heart disease, stroke, and early death long before symptoms appear

On average, women’s hearts are about four years older than their bodies, while men’s are nearly seven years older, with many carrying a cardiovascular risk a full decade beyond their real age

The burden of accelerated heart aging is heavier among people with lower income, less education, and minority backgrounds, widening health gaps across communities

Researchers developed an online calculator that translates complex health data into an easy-to-understand “heart age,” helping you see if your heart is aging faster than the rest of your body

You can take practical steps to rewind your heart age by eliminating vegetable oils, eating enough healthy carbs, walking daily, getting safe sun exposure, and testing for insulin resistance
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9min
September 11, 2025Military Issues New Restrictions for Recruits
The Department of Defense (DoD) has tightened military recruitment standards, restricting enlistment for applicants with serious conditions like congestive heart failure and active schizophrenia treatment

Heart failure hospitalizations among young adults (18 to 44 years old) increased 23% from 1999 to 2019, driven by rising obesity, metabolic syndrome, pollution exposure, and substance abuse

Mental health disorders are surging among youth aged 12 to 25 years old, with one-third experiencing anxiety or depression severe enough to interfere with daily functioning

Only 23% of military recruits in 2024 could enlist without medical waivers, indicating widespread health problems among potential soldiers affecting national security readiness

Improving cellular health by eliminating processed foods, consuming healthy carbs, reducing EMF exposure, getting proper sunlight, and supporting gut microbiome can help reverse declining youth health
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7min
September 11, 2025Try These 7 Herbs to Protect Your Liver Health
Milk thistle and turmeric are powerful liver-supporting herbs that reduce inflammation, oxidative stress, and cellular damage through antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties

Green tea catechins can reduce liver inflammation biomarkers by 42% and oxidative stress by 31% within 12 weeks of supplementation

Eliminate vegetable oils and alcohol immediately, as they create toxic aldehydes that damage liver cells and promote dangerous fat accumulation

Increase choline intake through egg yolks and grass fed liver, or supplement with citicoline to help export fat from liver cells effectively

Stay physically active and maintain healthy waist measurements to reduce visceral fat that contributes to liver scarring and fatty liver disease
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8min
September 11, 2025Instant Coffee Linked to Higher Risk of Vision Loss
Instant coffee increases dry age-related macular degeneration risk nearly sevenfold compared to other coffee types, according to genetic studies

Each cup of instant coffee causes equivalent of 0.38 years additional biological aging by shortening protective telomeres on chromosomes

Instant coffee contains more contaminants like acrylamide, lead, and advanced glycation end products due to intense heat processing methods

Filtered coffee using freshly ground beans shows no harmful effects on telomeres or eye disease risk in research studies

Experts recommend completely avoiding instant coffee and switching to organic, shade-grown filtered coffee to protect long-term health
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8min
September 10, 2025Krill Oil Helps Preserve Muscle and Boost Your Energy Levels
Krill oil helps preserve muscle and boost energy in elderly adults and people who are trying to lose weight (especially when reducing calories significantly over time)

A recent study found that people taking 4 grams of krill oil daily retained more muscle strength and size while fasting compared to those who took a placebo

In adults over 65, krill oil improved grip strength, thigh muscle thickness, and neuromuscular response — even without added exercise — after just six months of use

Krill oil helped muscle cells burn fat more efficiently and increased levels of leucine, a key amino acid that signals your body to build new muscle tissue

Krill oil also activated genes that help transport sugar into muscle cells for energy use, supporting both metabolic health and muscle performance from the inside out
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7min
September 10, 2025How Dietary Copper Affects Memory Loss and Brain Aging
Older adults who consumed between 1.2 and 1.6 milligrams of copper daily scored higher on memory and processing speed tests, with stroke survivors benefiting the most

Higher copper levels in specific brain regions were linked to slower cognitive decline and fewer Alzheimer’s-related changes

A high-fat diet combined with high copper intake more than doubled the rate of memory loss, especially in language and verbal recall skills

Copper regulates enzymes that protect brain cells from oxidative stress and helps shift brain immune cells into a healing state after injury

Whole foods like grass fed beef liver, bee pollen, and shiitake mushrooms support copper balance, while strategic supplementation with copper bisglycinate helps restore levels in those with deficiency
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8min
September 10, 2025Scientists Identify Key Factors Behind E. Coli Outbreaks in Romaine Lettuce
E. coli O157:H7 is one of the leading causes of severe foodborne illness, and romaine lettuce has repeatedly been implicated in widespread outbreaks of this pathogen

A Cornell University study that traced contamination from field to table found that irrigation practices are the dominant factor in whether lettuce becomes a carrier of E. coli

Lettuce irrigated with untreated surface water sprayed overhead carried the greatest contamination risk, while switching to furrow or drip irrigation reduced illness by over 96%

The study showed that consumer washing only lowered risk by 28%, reinforcing that on-farm prevention through safer irrigation is essential to protect lettuce before harvest

Although prevention starts with better farm practices, there are still strategies to lower your risk at home, including staying updated on recalls, choosing fresher local produce, washing and storing them properly, and even growing your own food
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9min

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