Read Online | May. 3, 2025

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In many ancient traditions, the egg was considered more than just food—it symbolized the origin of the universe.

That sense of completeness endures, even nutritionally. Eggs contain all nine essential amino acids the body can’t produce on its own, making them a complete and easily digestible source of protein.

Beyond protein, eggs support brain function, improve eyesight, and boost muscle strength.

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• New vaccine approvals will require placebo-controlled trials to better assess risks, a break from past practices, noted an HHS spokesperson.
• Microscopic plastic particles are collecting in clogged arteries and may threaten cardiovascular health, according to a new study.
• Ultra-processed foods, which make up more than 50 percent of the average American’s diet, are being linked to thousands of premature deaths each year, according to a new study.
• RFK Jr. says parents should research vaccines as they would other treatments or products they give their children.
• HHS recommends children with gender dysphoria get therapy rather than surgery and drugs.
• 📝 Quick takeaway: Social media “feedback loops” can worsen delusions in people with mental health issues.

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🏥 Health News

Ergothioneine (ERGO), a potent antioxidant once abundant in our soils, is disappearing—and taking years off lives as it does.

ERGO is made by fungi and soil microbes. Animals deprived of ERGO suffer reduced brain cell growth and lower cognitive function. People with dementia also tend to have lower levels of ERGO in their blood compared with healthy people of the same age.

Unfortunately, as farming practices deplete the soil, this vital nutrient is lost—though better soil care can resolve this problem. (Read more)

More Health News:

• Study finds adults in their 30s, 40s, and 50s are facing hidden risks of heart disease due to hypertension, obesity, and diabetes. 
• New research finds muscle proteins retain the benefits of strength training months after people stop working out and can quickly regain lost strength and muscle mass.
• PepsiCo says it will speed up its transition to natural colors in the wake of FDA bans on some food dyes.

🍊Nutrition

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The debate over what makes a “good” infant formula is intensifying as American parents increasingly turn to European brands. Interest in overseas products isn’t just about preference—it also highlights significant disparities in regulatory standards, differences in essential fats, controversial carbohydrates, and how transparently formulas are labeled. Understanding these differences empowers parents to make informed choices for their children and supports the health and development of American infants. (Read more)

More Nutrition:

• Common sweetener erythritol may harm brain and heart health, though experts emphasize findings are early and require further investigation.
• Junk food may be behind many people’s sleep problems due to several biological mechanisms, research finds.
• A whole-food African diet relieves inflammation linked to highly processed foods, research finds.

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💪 Exercise 👇

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Old McDonald had a farm and some of the best core strength in the county. Why? That old (or so the story tells us) farmer was performing different farmer’s carries all day, much to the benefit of his livestock and his body. (Read more)

🍵 Food & Nutrition

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There are a lot of questions about how to keep our hair, but one thing we know is that what we eat can increase or reduce hair shedding.

Hair is like a lush, thriving garden with roots embedded in soil that must be enriched to maintain health and vitality. The medications and injections discussed in part 2 of this series are like synthetic fertilizers used to help struggling plants grow.

However, for long-term recovery and growth, the soil must also be enriched. Likewise, nourishing the body through proper diet and nutrition is one of the most natural—and fundamental—ways to support healthy hair growth.

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