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In laboratory and animal studies, researchers have found that dandelion root extract can destroy multiple cancer cell types while sparing healthy cells. A number of terminal cancer patients began taking dandelion root on their own. In several documented cases, their cancer became undetectable within weeks or months. Years later, many remain cancer-free. (Read more)

• Moderna’s flu shot has been approved for those over 50, marking the first time an mRNA vaccine has been approved ​for the flu.

• High blood pressure among pregnant women rose in all 50 states from 2016 to 2024, according to the CDC.

• More than 3,400 cases of a potentially deadly and drug-resistant fungus have been found in at least 27 states so far this year.

• People who drink the most alcohol carry about 10 more types of oral bacteria than nondrinkers, and some of those extra species are linked to gum disease.

• The Senate has confirmed Dr. Erica Schwartz, President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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🏥 Health News

A Senate committee voted 8–5 along party lines (Republicans for, Democrats against) to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci, the former head of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, in contempt of Congress over his recent appearance before the committee.

Fauci, during that appearance, read a prepared opening statement, then invoked his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination for the rest of the hearing, refusing to answer any questions.

The committee gave its contempt resolution to the Department of Justice, which will decide whether to prosecute Fauci. 

If convicted, each contempt count carries up to 12 months in prison. (More)

More Health News:

• People exposed to pesticides have a higher risk of contracting the fatal neurodegenerative disorder amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, a review of several studies found.

• The body may be able to rejuvenate aging cells and revert them to stem cells, a new study finds. 

• Louisiana officials are warning people about the flesh-eating bacteria Vibrio vulnificus that has killed five out of the nine people it’s infected in the state.

• Jalapeño peppers linked to a multistate salmonella outbreak have been traced back to a grower in Sinaloa, Mexico.

• Michigan health officials say it’s safe to eat lettuce again because cases of cyclosporiasis are declining. 

⚠️ Recalls

Eye Drops

More than 11 million packages of Rohto Cooling Eye Drops in different strengths are being recalled due to a “lack of assurance of sterility.” (More)

Heart and Blood Thinners

More than 5,000 cartons of dabigatran etexilate capsules are being recalled due to “failed impurity/degradation specification.” (More)

Spaghetti, Chicken Products 

Ukrop’s Homestyle Foods is recalling about 22,880 pounds of spaghetti and chicken cobbler products because they may contain metal fragments. (More)

😌 Mindset

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Sleepless nights are a clear warning signal from the body. Clinically, most insomnia problems are closely linked to stress. The first step to better sleep is often learning to “let yourself off the hook,” Lung Chan, a psychiatrist, told The Epoch Times. That is, to let go of pressure and ease up on yourself.

The common signs of stress-related insomnia include difficulty falling asleep, frequent night waking, and daytime tiredness.

Fortunately, there are specific steps one can take to ease stress and enjoy a better night’s sleep. (More)

More Mindset:

• A cooling herbal sachet filled with lavender, rosemary, and salt offers gentle weight, a soothing aroma, and a chilled sensation that can help you sleep.

• Chronic stress doesn’t just affect your mood—it quietly depletes the nutrients your nervous system depends on, disrupts your gut microbiome, and drives you toward the foods that compound the damage. Our nutritionist gives tips on how to restore that balance when you’re dealing with stress. 

• When Keith Wilson learned that Parkinson’s is driven primarily by a loss of dopamine-producing cells in the brain, he set out to see if increasing his dopamine could improve his symptoms. Here’s what happened.  

• A new study in Italy found that people who'd spent years on Instagram were more likely to mistake a stranger’s face in virtual reality for their own. 

☀️ A Few Good Things

• ✍️ Health Viewpoint: What Else Are They Hiding? by Jeffrey A. Tucker
• 🍿 Watch: Ten minutes of journaling changes what shows up on a brain scan. Researchers still can’t fully explain why. Here are the four things that happen in the brain when the pen hits the page. (Watch on EpochTV)
• 🎵 Music: “The Sound of Silence” by Celtic Instrumentalist Leyna Robinson-Stone (Listen)

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🍵 Food & Nutrition

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The eyes enjoy color in more ways than we might expect.

Many fruits and vegetables get their colors from carotenoids, natural antioxidants that can help the body fight disease and calm oxidative stress.

Three carotenoids—lutein, zeaxanthin, and meso-zeaxanthin—accumulate in the retina and lens of our eyes in noteworthy concentrations and buffer against light damage and retinal degradation.

Lutein and zeaxanthin can be found in:

• Kale

• Spinach

• Lettuce

• Broccoli

• Brussels sprouts

• Green peas

• Green beans

• Corn

• Carrots

• Cabbage

Research has also shown that astaxanthin—the natural red carotenoid pigment found in marine environments—could play a role in the prevention and treatment of age-related eye diseases.

Astaxanthin is found in:

• Salmon

• Shrimp

• Lobster

Foods to avoid for eye health: 

• Added sugar 

• Saturated fat

• High-calorie foods, such as cookies, cakes, candy, chips  

 (More)

More Food & Nutrition

• Intermittent fasting has been touted for all kinds of health benefits. What meals you skip, though, does matter. Here are the best times to eat—and not eat.

• Researchers found an interesting connection: Study participants who drank beet juice and chewed sugary gum saw their blood pressure decrease.

• A cardiologist changed his mind about coffee after the American Heart Association released a statement saying up to five cups of coffee a day is safe for most adults. 

Peaches: A Sweet Source of Carotenoids That Benefit the Eyes and Skin

VIDEO: Why You Shouldn’t Get Your Coffee in a To-Go Cup

🚴Fitness

The Farmer’s Carry Is an Underrated Full-Body Exercise

Farmer’s carry is an undervalued whole-body exercise that strengthens your core, improves balance, and corrects posture. The best thing about the exercise? You can eat your workout equipment afterward! (More)

12 Core Exercises a Super-Slow Jogging Coach Recommends

To stay strong, mobile, and independent with age, fitness coach Hsu Tung-Ying says a well-conditioned core is important. He developed a simple bodyweight routine that can be done at home with no equipment. (More)

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