Read Online | October 03, 2025

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Every 40 seconds, someone in the United States suffers a stroke. The condition is the nation’s fifth leading cause of death and a major cause of long-term disability. It is not only a sudden emergency but also a chronic condition with lasting effects and a high risk of recurrence.

While stroke cannot be cured in the sense of reversing brain damage, it is highly treatable. More importantly, it is largely preventable as over 80 percent of strokes can be avoided.

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• New study defines when doctors can proclaim a patient’s colon cancer is cured.
• Newborns are at particular risk from acetaminophen, warns researcher.
• American College of Cardiology advises inflammation be factored into heart disease risk predictions.

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🏥 Health News

The manufacturer of Tylenol was keeping tabs on research into the drug and neurodevelopmental issues such as autism, and concluded in 2018 that evidence of a link between them was becoming significant, according to newly disclosed documents.

In a Feb. 8, 2018, email obtained by The Epoch Times, Rachel Weinstein, director of epidemiology at Johnson & Johnson subsidiary Janssen, wrote, “The weight of evidence is starting to feel heavy to me.”

Weinstein was emailing Jesse Berlin, Johnson & Johnson’s global head of epidemiology, about a review that concluded that nine studies suggested that use of acetaminophen—the active ingredient in Tylenol—by pregnant women was linked to autism and other neurodevelopmental issues in the women’s children. (More)

More Health News:

• The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has selected 13 projects that will receive money to investigate autism, including possible causes.
• Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. challenged claims that measles and polio vaccines prevented hundreds of millions of deaths.
• Walmart said it will eliminate synthetic dyes and some other artificial additives from its own brands, including Great Value.

💕 Relationships

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“Our ability to thrive, both as individuals and as nations, depends on our ability to connect with others,” A June report by the World Health Organization declares.

Yet loneliness and social disconnection are becoming increasingly common, affecting our communities and our personal health.

Lacking social connection can be as harmful as smoking up to 15 cigarettes a day, with loneliness alone responsible for around 871,000 deaths each year.

One approach gaining traction in addressing loneliness is social prescribing, where people are referred to community-based activities such as gardening projects, exercise classes, or other non-clinical services.

Research has shown that social prescribing can not only reduce loneliness but also support the management of many chronic diseases. (More)

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🍵 Food & Nutrition

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Next generation wellness drinks, called functional beverages, promise more than just a quick energy boost—they offer sustained vitality, improved gut health, and sharper focus. But not all drinks are worth the cost.

What to look for:

Herbal Adaptogens: Help the body in resisting stress and improving mental and physical endurance.

Protein Formulas: Support muscle recovery, promote fullness, and help manage sugar cravings when formulated with minimal or no sweeteners.

Probiotics: Support gut health, digestive function, and metabolic regulation by lowering inflammatory markers.

Antioxidants: Protect the body’s cells from oxidative damage and help promote recovery.

Electrolytes: Support hydration, muscle function, and help reduce fatigue.

What to avoid:

• Added sugars above 8 grams per serving
• Artificial sweeteners such as sucralose and aspartame
• Synthetic dyes such as Red 40
• High-fructose corn syrup
• Caffeine in excess of 400 milligrams per day (children should not consume caffeine)

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More Food & Nutrition

• Common preservatives pose different health effects, but similar strategies can help you avoid them.
• Learn which fruits and vegetables produce a natural gas that triggers ripening and how to control the rate of spoilage.
• Lipedema fat behaves differently, requiring specific dietary strategies to reduce pain and swelling.
• Superfoods that nourish the macula and healthier screen habits can support lasting vision.

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