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How to Reduce Your Exposure to Harmful Microplastics (YouTube link ) Chewing Gum: A New Source of Microplastic Exposure Plastic has become an unavoidable part of daily life, embedded in everyday items like cutting boards, clothing, and cleaning sponges . These products can shed tiny, micrometer-wide plastic particles known as microplastics  (MPs), exposing people to them in ways they may not even realize. Now, researchers have uncovered yet another unexpected source— chewing gum . In a recent pilot study, [3] scientists found that chewing gum can release hundreds to thousands of microplastics per piece into saliva, where they may ultimately be ingested. This discovery highlights how even seemingly harmless habits can contribute to human exposure to these tiny plastic particles, raising new questions about their potential health effects . Microplastics in Human Prostate Tissue In a 2024 study, [1]  researchers explored the presence and characteristics of microplastics in huma...

5 Foods That Help Fight Against Cancer & Repair The Body (YouTube link ) 5 Cancer-Fighting Foods In the video above, Dr. William Li explores five foods that may have cancer-fighting potential : Green tea: Contains catechins, which can lower inflammation and cut off the blood supply to tumors. Brassicas: Vegetables like broccoli and cauliflower, rich in sulforaphane, which can boost the immune system and inhibit tumor growth. Papaya: Contains carotenoids, which have anti-inflammatory and anti-angiogenic properties. Purple potatoes: Rich in anthocyanins, which can lower inflammation and target cancer stem cells. Pomegranate: Contains ellagitannins, which can inhibit tumor growth and support gut health. Consuming a variety of whole, unprocessed foods rich in bioactive compounds like catechins, sulforaphane, carotenoids, and ellagitannins as part of a balanced diet can contribute to overall health and cancer prevention, but it’s essential to consult with a healthcare provider for ...

Leah Phillips was just 43 years old when she was diagnosed with stage IV non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) with an EGFR Exon-19 mutation. Despite her initial shock and a frustrating series of misdiagnoses, Leah’s determination and advocacy led to proper treatment. Epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) exon 19 deletion ( E19del ) mutations are a type of in-frame deletion that occur in the kinase domain of the EGFR receptor. They are a common activating mutation in advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and are associated with increased sensitivity to EGFR tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs). E19del mutations account for about 60% of EGFR mutations associated with lung cancer and are made up of a heterogeneous group of variants. Leah Phillips fought back against stage IV lung and told her story Defying the Odds: A Survivor's Story In her cancer vlog (YouTube link ), Leah recounts her journey from the first symptoms, through the relentless search for answers, to her current ...

A popularity-based ranking of herbs and supplements listed on MedlinePlus [3]  (a service of the U.S. National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health) has shown that Zinc maybe is one of the most important nutrients that our body needs. Let me explain my methodology used in coming up with the ranking first. On MedlinePlus, it lists most of the popular herbs and supplements that have been studied by scientists. For each herb or supplement, it provides a grade which reflects the level of available scientific evidence in support of the efficacy of a given therapy for a specific indication. For example, zinc supplement is used to treat malnourished children with acute diarrhea in multiple studies and it shows that zinc supplement may reduce the severity and duration of diarrhea with strong evidence. Therefore, an evidence grade "A" is assigned to zinc in treating diarrhea among malnourished children. For each use of herb or supplement in a specific therapy, a g...

Mineral of the Year--Magnesium (YouTube link) Dr. David Brownstein [1] has found the following top 10 nutrients are deficient among his patients [2] : Iodine Vitamin B12 Magnesium (Mg) Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin D Sulfur Zinc Chromium Potassium Other data from the government also show that: Approximately 50% of the U.S. population consume less than the required amount of magnesium for health [6, 7] .  This inadequate intake applies to all Americans – regardless of age, gender, race, education or economic status. Because magnesium is vital to so many functions in the body, this suboptimal intake of magnesium has many scientists and healthcare professionals concerned [7, 8] . Health Benefits of Magnesium Magnesium , a vital element abundantly present in daily meals, is crucial for DNA and RNA synthesis, cell growth, and protein production, ranking as the human body’s fourth most important mineral . [25,26] Approximately 50% of total body magnesium is found in bone . The other ha...