The dreaded Zika virus may have already infected the emergency blood supply in the United States, warn health authorities. And we now have confirmation that Zika can be sexually transmitted (it just happened in Dallas and was confirmed by the CDC). This means Zika is now a much larger potential risk than what we’ve envisioned […]

For tonight’s Conversations with Great Minds – I’m joined by one of America’s leading experts on nutrition – someone who’s been a big influence on people looking to lead healthy lives – including me! Dr. Michael Greger is a licensed Medical Doctor in general practitice specializing in clinical nutrition – and a founding member and […]

For tonight’s Conversations with Great Minds – I’m joined by one of America’s leading experts on nutrition – someone who’s been a big influence on people looking to lead healthy lives – including me! Dr. Michael Greger is a licensed Medical Doctor in general practice specializing in clinical nutrition – and a founding member and […]

RT’s Marina Portnaya joins Manila Chan to discuss President Obama’s request for $1.8 billion in aid to fight the Zika virus as it continues to spread across the Americas. Portnaya explains how the money will likely be used and how the US is preparing for spring, with an increase of mosquitoes in the warmer weather.

As I’ve been finalizing the expansion of my new food science laboratory, I’m increasingly wondering, “Hey, how come the FDA isn’t doing this?” It’s a legitimate question. Why isn’t the FDA testing off-the-shelf food products for heavy metals, pesticides, herbicides, benzenes, parabens and other toxic chemicals? Isn’t this all about “public safety?” Why does it […]

A fascinating scientific study has found that using mobile phones can accelerate the release of toxic mercury from dental fillings. This is especially noteworthy given that many people hold their mobile phones right next to their jaws when talking on them. The study authors concluded that “MRI and microwave radiation emitted from mobile phones significantly […]

Shockingly, I’ve recently learned that the U.S. federal government is actively blocking the public from learning about an herbal molecule from licorice root that can be added to alcoholic beverages to dramatically reduce the liver toxicity caused by alcohol consumption. The liver protective effects of this plant-based molecule are astonishing, yet the TTB (which regulates […]

There’s a plant-based substance that can be blended with alcoholic beverages like vodka to virtually eliminate the damage to the liver normally caused by alcohol consumption. But astonishingly, the U.S. government has gone to great lengths to censor knowledge of this solution and prevent alcohol companies from adding it to their labels. The molecule, derived […]

In this podcast, I cover the results of a clinical trial that revealed how a fascinating molecule from the licorice root herb known as “glycyrrhizin” has amazing liver protective properties that prevent liver damage when consuming alcohol. My guess is that this also probably prevents liver damage from taking acetiminophen, the popular over-the-counter painkiller known […]

If you’ve ever thought about moving out of the city and living a rural lifestyle, listen to this podcast from the Health Ranger. In it, he lists the top 10 benefits of living in the country, explaining why it’s such a wise choice for people who enjoy clean air, clean food, rewarding hard work and […]