Dr. Joseph Mercola - Take Control of Your Health

Kidney stones form when minerals in urine crystallize and clump together. Among all types, calcium oxalate stones are the most common
Calcium oxalate stones were long thought to result solely from physical and chemical processes, but a recent study found that bacteria are embedded inside them
These bacteria form dense biofilms within the stone, creating sticky structures that give crystals more places to attach, helping the stone form and grow
A separate study showed that kidneys host their own microbiome, where certain bacteria promote stone formation while others help limit crystal growth within kidney tissue
Simple steps like staying hydrated, moderating oxalates, reducing seed oils, moving more, and avoiding unnecessary antibiotics can help lower stone risk while supporting kidney microbial health

Parkinson's disease is a neurological disorder that gradually interferes with movement, coordination, and cognitive function. New research points to environmental exposures, not just age or genetics, as a risk factor
Research links long-term chlorpyrifos exposure to a more than 2.5-fold increase in Parkinson's disease risk, especially when exposure occurred 10 to 20 years before diagnosis
Chlorpyrifos, a widely used organophosphate pesticide, has remained part of agriculture for decades, creating repeated low-level exposure through food, air, water, and agricultural drift that affects large populations
Beyond Parkinson's, chlorpyrifos has been linked to reduced IQ, developmental delays, thyroid disruption, impaired fertility, and respiratory problems
You can protect yourself and your family from pesticides by choosing organic foods, filtering drinking water, and improving indoor air quality

Heart attacks occur every 40 seconds in America, affecting a total of 805,000 people annually. It is characterized by blocked coronary arteries that starve cardiac muscle of blood flow
Australian researchers found human hearts can regenerate muscle cells after heart attacks, with preserved cardiac tissue showing 7% to 8% mitosis rates (a measure of cell regeneration activity), though 25% to 50% is needed for full repair
Hypoxia, which is the oxygen-deprived state during heart attacks, may also trigger regeneration, similar to how fetal hearts produce new cells in the low-oxygen womb environment
Advanced heart failure reduces heart muscle cell renewal dramatically, but patients with mechanical heart pumps showed regeneration rates of 3.1% annually — six times higher than healthy hearts
Prevention remains crucial. Strategies such as minimizing linoleic acid consumption, monitoring body fat percentage, engaging in moderate resistance training, and learning to recognize heart attack warning signs increase outcomes

Severe gum disease reflects chronic inflammation and strongly links to broader health risks, including heart disease and diabetes, not just tooth loss
Older adults with low dietary lycopene intake face a much higher risk of advanced gum disease compared to those who consume adequate amounts
Cooked tomatoes paired with healthy fats improve lycopene absorption and support gum tissue resilience
Smoking, frequent sugar intake, and ultraprocessed foods accelerate gum damage by feeding harmful bacteria and impairing blood flow to oral tissue
Consistent whole-food nutrition, gentle daily oral care and mineral support strengthen gums from the inside out and lower long-term disease risk

Fatty liver disease is the most common liver disorder, driven by obesity, Type 2 diabetes, and insulin resistance. It often progresses silently for years before symptoms appear
Niacin helps your body use energy better. It turns down a molecule called microRNA-93, which normally blocks two key proteins that help your cells make energy and burn fat. By restoring those proteins, niacin helps your mitochondria work more efficiently. This shift supports fat burning in your liver instead of fat storage
Higher niacin intake has been linked to reduced liver fat, lower inflammation, improved insulin sensitivity, better cholesterol levels, and reduced long-term mortality in fatty liver patients
Niacinamide is the better choice compared to niacin because of its function as an NAD+ precursor. The ideal dosage is 50 milligrams three times a day, ideally in powder form for precise intake. Niacinamide also doesn't cause skin flushing
Increasing choline intake is the best way to manage fatty liver disease. Research shows it helps transport fat out of the liver. While there are several types of choline supplements available, citicoline is the preferred one because of its high bioavailability