By: Cat Ebeling, BSN, co-author of the best-sellers: The Fat Burning Kitchen , The Top 101 Foods that Fight Aging & The Diabetes Fix If you have type 2 diabetes and you take a statin drug , you might start noticing a phrase that’s ridiculously overused… “The benefits outweigh the risks.” Has your doctor ever said that to you? There are plenty of risks and they’re all serious health issues. Actually the risks FAR outweigh the benefits. ESPECIALLY if you already have type 2

Losing weight without rearranging your gastrointestinal anatomy carries advantages beyond just the lack of surgical risk. The surgical community objects to the characterization of bariatric surgery as internal jaw wiring and cutting into healthy organs just to discipline people’s behavior. They’ve even renamed it “metabolic surgery,” suggesting the anatomical rearrangements cause changes in digestive hormones that offer unique physiological benefits. As evidence, they point

Food delivers powerful healing properties that scientists have spent decades analyzing in detail. Take an apple , for example. This amazing fruit is brimming with pharmacologically (or better yet, nutrigenomically) active compounds, most notably ascorbic acid, also known as vitamin C . Another compound it contains is phlorizin, over a dozen polyphenols, potent antioxidants concentrated in the skin of the apple and known to elicit multitargeted effects that reduce the impact o

Tell the EPA: Stop Toxic Exposure – Ban Formaldehyde The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to nearly double the amount of formaldehyde it considers safe to inhale by adopting a new exposure threshold. That new car smell? It’s actually the off-gassing of toxins, primarily formaldehyde. Formaldehyde isn’t just in car interiors. It’s used as a preservative and adhesive in just about every consumer product you can think of, from furniture, flooring, and carpets,

The recall now includes multiple brands sold across 20 states. Nothing adds more flavor than finishing a fresh bowl of pasta with a sprinkling of grated Pecorino Romano. You'll want to check the grated Pecorino Romano in your fridge, because it may be part of a growing recall. Product Information Date of Recall: November 21, 2025 Recall Update: January 6, 2026 Brands Affected: Ambriola, Locatelli, Member's Mark, Pinna, and Boar's Head Distribution: Arizona, California, C

Some  six million Americans are currently living with congestive heart failure (CHF). If you’re one of them, here are five natural ways to strengthen your heart and slow the disease. Heart failure meds have serious side effects People of all ages can be affected with congestive heart failure, with around one-third of patients under the age of 60. The illness causes more hospitalizations than all the forms of cancer combined. People diagnosed with it are often encouraged to t

These expert-backed fruit picks make it delicious and easy to support your hardworking kidneys. KEY POINTS Research shows that eating more fruit is linked to a lower risk of kidney disease. Red grapes, apples, berries, lemons and pineapple are lower in potassium for kidney health. Simple strategies like fruit salads and smoothies make it easy to add these fruits to your daily routine. Your kidneys work hard every day to filter waste and support overall health. These bean-shap

Key Takeaways Freezing pauses bacterial growth and slows spoilage, meaning foods like bread, berries, and hard cheeses can stay safe to eat well past their fridge expiration dates. Proper freezing and thawing matter: use airtight packaging, freeze food while it’s still fresh, and always thaw in the refrigerator to avoid safety risks. Texture may change after freezing—especially with berries or cheese—but that doesn’t mean the food is unsafe, and many items work perfectly in c

Long gone are the days of our youth, when we could eat what we wanted and never worried about exercise thanks to a ridiculously fast metabolism. But age isn’t the only thing that can cause your metabolism to take a hit. Diets poor in nutrients, fad dieting, and even environmental toxin accumulation can all contribute to a waning metabolism, which in turn puts you at risk of lowered bone density, weak muscles, lack of energy, and of course, difficulty burning calories and keep

Vibrantly green and undeniably fresh, cilantro is a herb that packs a powerful punch both in flavor and in health benefits. Whether you prefer it in Thai food, fresh salsa, or another way altogether, cilantro should be a regular part of your diet. It’s detoxifying and an antioxidant, lowers anxiety, strengthens bones, and provides several other benefits that make it a great food to integrate into your meals. Promote oral health The mouth is the perfect environment for bacteri