The Rise of Milk Thistle: A Billion-Dollar Superfood Supplement Milk thistle, a flowering plant native to Europe but now widely found in the U.S., has been celebrated for its medicinal properties for thousands of years. However, its popularity as a supplement has surged in recent decades. In 2008, milk thistle supplement sales in the U.S. … Read more
The Hidden Dangers of Extreme Diets: A Cautionary Tale imagine a diet consisting solely of meat and cheese. Sounds indulgent,right? For one man in his 40s,this extreme dietary experiment led to a shocking medical emergency. According to a paper published in JAMA Cardiology, the man consumed 6 to 9 pounds of cheese, sticks of butter, … Read more
Cancer Trends in 2025: Rising Cases Among Women and Younger Adults, Disparities Persist More Americans are surviving cancer, but the disease is increasingly striking young and middle-aged adults, notably women, according to a new report from the American Cancer Society. While overall survival rates have improved, troubling disparities remain, with Black and Native Americans dying … Read more
The Ultra-Processed Food Debate: What You need to Know The debate surrounding ultra-processed foods is heating up, and for good reason. These foods, often laden with additives and lacking in essential nutrients, are increasingly linked to various health problems. But what exactly constitutes an ultra-processed food, and how can you navigate the supermarket aisles to … Read more