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The Hidden Dangers of Glyphosate: How This Herbicide Threatens Soil Microbiomes and Our Future

August 28, 2024

The Hidden Dangers of Glyphosate: How This Herbicide Threatens Soil Microbiomes and Our Future

Glyphosate, the active ingredient in many widely used herbicides like Roundup, has long been heralded by agribusiness as a miracle solution for weed control. Since its introduction in the 1970s, it has becom…

Melatonin – A Potential Therapeutic for Alzheimer’s Disease

August 21, 2024

Melatonin – A Potential Therapeutic for Alzheimer’s Disease

Alzheimer’s disease (AD), now affecting close to 7 million Americans, has been a central focus of my interest for the past four decades. As one of the leading causes of dementia, AD presents significant chal…

Viagra for Brain Health?

August 19, 2024

Viagra for Brain Health?

A new study adds to the growing body of evidence suggesting that sildenafil (Viagra), commonly used for treating erectile dysfunction (ED), may also offer protection against Alzheimer’s disease (AD). A comp…

The Health Benefits of Himalayan Tartary Buckwheat: A Polyphenol Powerhouse

July 2, 2024

The Health Benefits of Himalayan Tartary Buckwheat: A Polyphenol Powerhouse

Seems like just about every week we hear about another superfood. I find that, by and large, when I investigate these products, there’s nothing all that “super” about them. But there is one new gem that I fe…

The Health Benefits of Sprouting: Unlocking the Power of Vegetables

June 24, 2024

The Health Benefits of Sprouting: Unlocking the Power of Vegetables

Sprouting, the process of germinating seeds, to grow into young plants, has been practiced for centuries across various cultures. This simple yet powerful technique is celebrated for its ability to enhance t…

Ultra-processed Foods Threaten Your Brain

May 27, 2024

Ultra-processed Foods Threaten Your Brain

I’ve been writing a lot as of late about the threat posed by ultra-processed foods, (UPFs), specifically as it relates to the brain. And wouldn’t you know it. Just today, a powerful study appeared in the jou…

Internet Usage May Reduce Dementia Risk

April 22, 2024

Internet Usage May Reduce Dementia Risk

In our book, Brain Wash, Dr. Austin Perlmutter and I warned about the potential risk of extensive Internet usage, especially as it relates to adolescents using excessively involved in social media. But new …

Male Fertility and the Semen Microbiome

April 17, 2024

Male Fertility and the Semen Microbiome

It seems as if there is no limit to the various body systems that are now being characterized as having a unique association with bacteria and other resident living organisms. Several years ago, I wrote Brai…

Type 2 Diabetes Can Shorten Life by Up to 14 Years

February 19, 2024

Type 2 Diabetes Can Shorten Life by Up to 14 Years

Being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes at the age of 30 could lead to a reduction in life expectancy of up to 14 years. Analysis of data from 19 affluent countries revealed that individuals diagnosed at 50 yea…

Fruit Juice Threatens Health

January 21, 2024

Fruit Juice Threatens Health

I travel quite a bit for conferences and meetings and this often means that I have breakfast in hotels. And two things I frequently observe continue to be head scratchers. First, why do the menus still featu…

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