1 How can you best support your body’s production of butyrate for a healthier gut? Switch to a high-fiber and high-fat diet to improve general gut comfort Focus on eating more whole foods rich in… Weekly Health Quiz: Butyrate Production, Bird Flu and Hernia Treatments

Monique Morris faced a Stage 2 breast cancer diagnosis at 31, just after her son Brandon turned 1. Through her treatments, Brandon always gave her a reason to smile, she says. Caleb Alvarado for NPR… A cancer diagnosis can make parenting harder : NPR

I know I might sound unromantic, but something in me rebels against commercialized holidays (like Valentine’s Day). You won’t find me buying heart-shaped boxes of candy or flowers that will die in a couple of… Valentine’s Day Gifts Ideas

Iron is essential for your energy levels — it plays a role in helping to carry oxygen throughout your body. But did you know iron also plays a complex, and somewhat surprising, role in your… The Connection Between Iron Overload and Alzheimer's

In my younger years, I loved Chinese food (especially of the PF Chang variety) and ate it often. I cringe to think how much MSG, high fructose corn syrup, and other terrible ingredients I ate… Sweet Asian Salad Dressing Recipe

Many types of baths are great for detox and relaxation. One of the simplest ones though is a DIY apple cider vinegar bath. They’re great for skincare and with just one ingredient, couldn’t be easier!… Benefits of Vinegar Baths

Today I’m excited to dive into the topic of circadian alignment, including circadian fasting and using light, food, and sleep as major circadian signaling cues. I got the idea from a recent (and controversial!) social… How Circadian Alignment Can Transform Your Health

Editor’s Note: This article is a reprint. It was originally published July 2, 2023. In this video, I interview repeat guest Dr. Dale Bredesen, a neurologist specializing in the treatment of Alzheimer’s. In 2014, he… How to Help Prevent and Treat Alzheimer’s Disease

Hani al-Farra shared these images of his son and daughter, who went missing with his pregnant wife and their third child at a Syrian regime checkpoint in 2013. Al-Farra searched for them for years to… Hidden in orphanages under Assad, where are they now? : Goats and Soda : NPR

Fermenting is an age-old way of preserving foods and increasing their nutritional value. Turning a few pounds of cabbage into sauerkraut is one of the easiest fermented foods to master. We love it as a… Homemade Sauerkraut Recipe

Imagine noticing a small bulge in your groin or belly that doesn’t hurt much. You might think, “No big deal, I’ll deal with it later.” That’s exactly what I thought when I discovered my own… Hernia Surgery Made Simple — Your Guide to Understanding and Healing

Five years after Covid-19 shut down activities all over the world, medical historians sometimes struggle to place the pandemic in context. What, they are asking, should this ongoing viral threat be compared with? Is Covid… History Isn’t Entirely Repeating Itself in Covid’s Aftermath

I first heard about DIY black drawing salve as a natural remedy when visiting a local Amish community to pick up produce and eggs. One of the farmer’s sons was applying what looked like tar… How to Make Homemade Black Drawing Salve

Cardiovascular risks in childhood can affect brain structure in early adulthood, increasing the risk of dementia later in life. Dementia, characterized by a decline in cognitive function, memory loss and impaired thinking, is a public… Cardiovascular Fitness in Childhood Linked to Adult Dementia Risk

Keokuk County Hospital needs three physicians to staff its emergency room, but currently has just two. The hospital is seeking to hire a third full-time doctor to work in the ER and help treat patients… COVID worsened shortages of doctors and nurses. Rural hospitals are still struggling : Shots