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drbenweitz.bsky.social @drbenweitz.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
Early onset of colorectal cancer may be linked to exposure to a common herbicide, Picloram. www.nature.com/articles/s41...
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Epigenetic fingerprints link early-onset colon and rectal cancer to pesticide exposure - Nature Medicine
An analysis of exposome traits in patients with early-onset colorectal cancer (CRC) (<50 years) compared with late-onset CRC (≥70 years) based on epigenetic markers shows that pesticide usage, in p...
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drbenweitz.bsky.social @drbenweitz.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
Moderate coffee drinking improves the gut microbiome, incl. increased bifidobacterium, decreased enterobacteriaceae and increased diversity www.medscape.com/s/viewarticl...
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Coffee's Hidden Effects on Gut Health
New research finds coffee — even decaf — boosts beneficial gut bacteria and diversity, with effects that may extend to the gut-brain axis. But more isn't always better.
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drbenweitz.bsky.social @drbenweitz.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Lavender oil is equally effective for relieving depression as one of the leading antidepressants, the SSRI Sertraline (Zoloft) academic.oup.com/ijnp/article...
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Effects of lavender oil preparation silexan on different symptoms of major depression – results from a randomized, controlled trial
AbstractBackground. Major depressive disorder (MDD) is characterized by depressed mood, anhedonia, and loss of energy, which can be accompanied by associat
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drbenweitz.bsky.social @drbenweitz.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
An Integrative Approach to Parkinson’s Disease with Dr. Karin Duncan youtu.be/zG9WvyNfMuU?...
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An Integrative Approach to Parkinson’s Disease with Dr. Karin Duncan | Rational Wellness Podcast 482
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drbenweitz.bsky.social @drbenweitz.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Korsakoff Syndrome is a neurodegenerative condition resulting from B1 (thiamine) deficiency is often undiagnosed and may result from alcoholism or malnutrition or even GLP-1 usage and causes memory problems and a high risk of death jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
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Clinical Characteristics, Neuroimaging Findings, and Mortality in Korsakoff Syndrome
This cohort study of French adults diagnosed with Korsakoff syndrome identifies clinical features and outcomes of patients in routine clinical practice and examines factors associated with mortality.
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drbenweitz.bsky.social @drbenweitz.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
A low carb diet is associated with lower dementia risk, whereas a low fat diet was not ajcn.nutrition.org/article/S000...
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Low-carbohydrate and low-fat diets, genetic susceptibility, and long-term risk of dementia: a prospective cohort study
Low-carbohydrate and low-fat diets (LCDs and LFDs) are promoted for cardiometabolic prevention, but their associations with cognitive outcomes remain unclear.
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drbenweitz.bsky.social @drbenweitz.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
The story of alcohol consumption continues to be mixed with moderate levels of consumption being linked with lower rates of both mortality and Major Adverse Cardiovascular Events, though higher rates of certain cancers ajcn.nutrition.org/article/S000...
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Association of self-reported alcohol consumption compared with abstention with major adverse cardiovascular events, cancer, and mortality among United States veterans: a cohort study from the Million ...
Alcohol consumption is a common behavior among United States veterans, yet its impact on long-term health outcomes remains incompletely understood.
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drbenweitz.bsky.social @drbenweitz.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Nothing surprising here: High doses of Oral estrogen has a risk of blood clots that does not exist with transdermal estrogen www.bmj.com/content/394/...
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Contemporary menopausal hormone therapy and thrombotic disease: nationwide nested case-control study
Objectives To investigate associations between current use of menopausal hormone therapy and development of venous thromboembolism, ischaemic stroke, and myocardial infarction. Design Nationwide nest...
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drbenweitz.bsky.social @drbenweitz.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
1 in 13 adults under age 30 have atherosclerotic plaque in their arteries. Should we be screening adults at age 30 with a coronary calcium scan? www.sciencedaily.com/releases/202...
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1 in 13 adults under 30 already had hidden artery plaque
More than half of 16,000 apparently healthy adults had signs of atherosclerosis, with arterial plaques already detectable in about 1 in 13 people ages 18 to 29. Researchers say directly imaging the ar...
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drbenweitz.bsky.social @drbenweitz.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Pterostilbene, a compound found in blueberries boosts fat breakdown in muscle cells, which promotes healthy aging www.sciencedaily.com/releases/202...
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Compound in blueberries may help muscle cells burn excess fat
Scientists in Japan have identified a natural compound found in blueberries, grapes, and other berries that may help muscle cells burn excess fat instead of storing it. The compound, pterostilbene, re...
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drbenweitz.bsky.social @drbenweitz.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Urolithin A improved heart function by up to 80% by helping stiff heart tissue to relax and reduced scarring and abnormal enlargement in patients with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction www.sciencedaily.com/releases/202...
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Pomegranate compound improves heart function by up to 80% in study
A compound the body can make after eating pomegranates, walnuts, and some berries improved measures of heart function by up to 80% in animal models of a difficult-to-treat form of heart failure. Uroli...
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drbenweitz.bsky.social @drbenweitz.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Patients who have permanent pacemaker or defibrillator implantation after cardiac surgery have a higher risk of all-cause mortality heart.bmj.com/content/earl...
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drbenweitz.bsky.social @drbenweitz.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Older Americans who take 5000 IU vitamin D have 13% better cognitive scores www.sciencedaily.com/releases/202...
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This common vitamin was linked to 13% better cognitive scores
Older adults with mild cognitive impairment and sleep problems who took at least 5,000 IU of vitamin D daily scored more than 13% higher on a cognitive test than those taking none. The preliminary fin...
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drbenweitz.bsky.social @drbenweitz.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Chiropractic manipulation of the neck does NOT raise the risk of a tear in either a vertebral or a carotid artery, proven by a large study link.springer.com/article/10.1...
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Association between spinal manipulative therapy and cervical artery dissection in patients with neck pain or headache: a retrospective cohort study - Chiropractic & Manual Therapies
Objectives Cervical artery dissection (CeAD) has been proposed as a sequela of spinal manipulative therapy (SMT), however, protopathic bias arising from care-seeking for CeAD symptoms (e.g., neck pain...
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drbenweitz.bsky.social @drbenweitz.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
What are the Functions of Microbial Gases, Hydrogen, Methane, & Hydrogen Sulfide with Dr. Tom Fabian youtu.be/t5dhhrVOCwU?...
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What are the Functions of Microbial Gases, Hydrogen, Methane, & Hydrogen Sulfide with Dr. Tom Fabian
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drbenweitz.bsky.social @drbenweitz.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Replacing saturated fats with plant-based fats or monunsaturated fats improves mortality in men with prostate cancer jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
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Dietary Fat and Mortality in Nonmetastatic Prostate Cancer
This cohort study uses data from the Health Professionals Follow-Up Study to assess whether consumption of specific dietary fats after diagnosis of nonmetastatic prostate cancer was associated with lo...
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drbenweitz.bsky.social @drbenweitz.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Higher intake of dietary polyphenols, particularly flavonoids and lignans, was associated with a lower likelihood of Mild Cognitive Impairment and better cognitive performance in older adults www.mdpi.com/2076-3921/15...
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drbenweitz.bsky.social @drbenweitz.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Another excellent discussion with Dr. Isaac Eliaz, a true healer, about how to remove Galectin 3 with Modified Citrus Pectin and Therapeutic Apheresis youtu.be/iK3WOgALVeo?...
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Removing Galectin 3 to Prevent Sepsis & Chronic disease with Dr. Isaac Eliaz | Rational Wellness 479
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drbenweitz.bsky.social @drbenweitz.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
A case study showing reversal of ALS pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC...
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Total Reversal of ALS Confirmed by EMG Normalization, Structural Reconstitution, and Neuromuscular–Molecular Restoration Achieved Through Computerized Brain-Guided Reengineering of the 1927 Nobel Priz...
Background: Neurological disorders are the leading cause of disability, affecting over three billion people worldwide. Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is among the most feared and uniformly fatal ...
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drbenweitz.bsky.social @drbenweitz.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
A natural compound found in foods such as spinach, almonds, and sweet potatoes--oxalates--may aggravate gut inflammation in people with Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis because their intestines appear to handle it differently www.cmghjournal.org/article/S235...
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Dietary Oxalate and Intestinal Inflammation: Evidence From Experimental Colitis and Inflammatory Bowel Disease Patient Cohorts
The role of diet in the pathogenesis of inflammatory bowel diseases remains unclear. Most dietary interventions for inflammatory bowel disease improve symptoms without consistent mucosal healing; exce...
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drbenweitz.bsky.social @drbenweitz.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Cancer rates are rising in adults under 55, and new research suggests accelerated biological aging may be one piece of the puzzle www.nature.com/articles/s41...
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Biological aging and generational shifts in early-onset cancer risk - Nature Medicine
Analyses of population cohorts found that young adults exhibited earlier systemic and organ-specific aging, which was associated with increased risk of early-onset cancer compared with older adults bo...
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drbenweitz.bsky.social @drbenweitz.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
The flesh eating New World screwworm has returned to the United States, threatening livestock, wildlife, pets and potentially people as it spreads north from South America, so far into Texas and Oklahoma after it had been eliminated in the 1950s www.sciencedaily.com/releases/202...
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The U.S. Eradicated this flesh-eating parasite. Now it’s back
The flesh eating New World screwworm has returned to the United States, threatening livestock, wildlife, pets and potentially people as it spreads north. A new UC San Diego tracking system aims to pre...
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drbenweitz.bsky.social @drbenweitz.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
AI analysis of Reddit posts reveal unexpected possible side effects of GLP-1 medications, including menstrual changes, chills, and hot flashes, as well as the Gastrointestinal symptoms, including nausea, fatigue, vomiting, constipation and diarrhea www.nature.com/articles/s44...
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Self-reported side effects of semaglutide and tirzepatide in online communities - Nature Health
An analysis involving 410,198 Reddit posts between 2019 and 2025 and 67,008 users, who mentioned semaglutide or tirzepatide, reveals a spectrum of associated reported side effects extending beyond the...
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drbenweitz.bsky.social @drbenweitz.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Learn about home SIBO testing with the Aire 2 by Food Marble in this interview with Claire Shortt, PhD and Aonghus Shortt, PhD youtu.be/LO6hQoPFrRA?...
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Home Testing For SIBO with Claire Shortt, PhD & Aonghus Shortt, PhD | Rational Wellness Podcast 478
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drbenweitz.bsky.social @drbenweitz.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Flavonoids, like quercetin and EGCG from green tea, have potential for preventing and treating patients with Parkinson's disease pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40998129/
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Therapeutic Potential of Flavonoids in Parkinson's Disease - PubMed
Parkinson's disease (PD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder characterized by dopaminergic neuron loss, associated with α-synuclein aggregation, oxidative stress, and mitochondrial dysfunction. Flavonoids, a diverse class of plant-derived polyphenols, exhibit potent antioxidant and neuroprot …
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drbenweitz.bsky.social @drbenweitz.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Belly fat and vit D deficiency are both unhealthy but combining them is linked to a 123% higher risk of death over six years. dom-pubs.pericles-prod.literatumonline.com/doi/10.1111/...
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drbenweitz.bsky.social @drbenweitz.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Pterostilbene, found in blueberries, may help muscle cells burn excess fat www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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drbenweitz.bsky.social @drbenweitz.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Yet another study has found that one particular amino acid--in this case Tyrosine--is associated with reduced longevity. I am very skeptical. www.sciencedaily.com/releases/202...
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Popular brain supplement linked to shorter lifespan in men
A large study involving more than 270,000 people has linked higher blood levels of the amino acid tyrosine to a shorter lifespan in men. Using both observational data and genetic analysis, researchers...
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drbenweitz.bsky.social @drbenweitz.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
In the REACT study, imaging was used to detect silent atherosclerosis in the heart, neck and leg arteries of people and found that atherosclerosis in 1 in 13 patients aged 18-29 and in 9 out of 10 aged 60-70 www.escardio.org/news/press/p...
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Early imaging of atherosclerosis identifies silent disease not captured by conventional risk assessment
Silent atherosclerosis was detectable from early adulthood and showed sex-specific patterns of growth with age, according to results from the REACT study presented in a Hot Line session today at ESC C...
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drbenweitz.bsky.social @drbenweitz.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Another fascinating interview with one of the founders of the Functional Medicine movement, Dr. Joe Pizzorno about Toxins. youtu.be/vVTtJrt0xec?...
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Environmental Toxins and Health with Dr. Joe Pizzorno | Rational Wellness Podcast 477
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drbenweitz.bsky.social @drbenweitz.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Eating more fruits and vegetables is associated with a decreased risk of dementia ajcn.nutrition.org/article/S000...
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Association of vegetable and fruit intake with risk of dementia: 3 prospective studies and meta-analysis of cohort studies
Evidence linking intake of total and specific types of vegetable and fruit to dementia remains scarce.
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drbenweitz.bsky.social @drbenweitz.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Restricting sugar intake during the first 1000 days of life is associated with a reduced risk of early onset cancer ajcn.nutrition.org/article/S000...
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Sugar rationing during the first 1000 days and early onset cancer: a natural experiment
The “first 1000 days” of life is a critical window for metabolic programming, while the long-term oncological consequences of nutritional exposures during this period remain understudied.
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drbenweitz.bsky.social @drbenweitz.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
A vegan diet in older adults tends to lead to decreased protein intake, a loss of muscle mass, and a decrease in muscle protein synthesis www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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drbenweitz.bsky.social @drbenweitz.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Lower vitamin D levels are associated with increased risk of cognitive impairment and dementia and increased tau protein in the brain www.neurology.org/doi/10.1212/...
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Association of Circulating Vitamin D in Midlife With Increased Tau-PET Burden in Dementia-Free Adults | Neurology Open Access
Background and ObjectivesLow circulating vitamin D in later life has been associated with increased risk of cognitive impairment and clinical dementia. However, whether serum vitamin D in early midlif...
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drbenweitz.bsky.social @drbenweitz.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Should older adults consider taking a statin? A new study showed that older adults (over age 70) who take Atorvastatin for 6 years have a 30% lower risk of a major cardiovascular event but did not reduce disability-free survival www.medscape.com/viewarticle/...
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Atorvastatin Cuts Major CV Events by 30% in Older Adults in STAREE
Statin use for primary cardiovascular prevention in adults aged 70 years or older is supported by data from STAREE, although treatment did not prolong disability-free survival.
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drbenweitz.bsky.social @drbenweitz.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
Antibiotic exposure, esp. tetracyclines and fluoroquinolones, is significantly associated with increased risk of SIBO www.hmpgloballearningnetwork.com/site/gastro/...
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drbenweitz.bsky.social @drbenweitz.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Vitamin D deficiency highly prevalent in preterm infants www.nature.com/articles/s41...
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Vitamin D status and response to supplementation in very preterm infants: A prospective cohort study - European Journal of Clinical Nutrition
European Journal of Clinical Nutrition - Vitamin D status and response to supplementation in very preterm infants: A prospective cohort study
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drbenweitz.bsky.social @drbenweitz.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Newest Developments in SIBO Treatments with Dr. Mark Pimentel | Rational Wellness Podcast 476 youtu.be/7d2VfU60Y1E?...
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Newest Developments in SIBO Treatments with Dr. Mark Pimentel | Rational Wellness Podcast 476
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drbenweitz.bsky.social @drbenweitz.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Eating an avocado a day lowers LDL cholesterol and lowers heart disease risk www.sciencedaily.com/releases/202...
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Eating one avocado a day may lower heart disease risk
A daily avocado may help lower heart disease risk in adults with obesity by reducing the number of LDL particles circulating in the blood. After six months, participants who ate an avocado each day ex...
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drbenweitz.bsky.social @drbenweitz.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
A diet high in antioxidants was linked with up to a 55.8% lower risk of cervical cancer in women, published in the International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics. www.news-medical.net/news/2026081...
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High antioxidant diet linked to lower risk of cervical cancer in women
In research published in the International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics, a diet high in antioxidants was linked with a lower risk of cervical cancer in women.
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drbenweitz.bsky.social @drbenweitz.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Urolithin A. a compound produced in the body after eating pomegranates, walnuts, and some berries, has been found to improve heart function by up to 80% in a type of heart failure with limited treatment options. www.news-medical.net/news/2026081...
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Pomegranate-derived compound shows promise against preserved ejection fraction heart failure
A compound produced in the body after eating pomegranates improves heart function by up to 80% in a type of heart failure with limited treatment options.
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drbenweitz.bsky.social @drbenweitz.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
The positive health promoting effects of coffee appear to be from several polyphenols, including caffeic acid, that activate NR4A1, a receptor that helps protect cells from stress, inflammation, and damage: www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/18...
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drbenweitz.bsky.social @drbenweitz.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
By treating glioblastoma patients w/a combination of resveratrol & copper, (5.6 mg of Resveratrol & 560 ng of Copper 4 X/day) they found dramatic reductions in tumor aggressiveness, cancer biomarkers, immune checkpoints, and stem-cell–related markers. www.sciencedaily.com/releases/202...
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Simple supplement mix shows remarkable results in brain cancer
New research is challenging one of medicine’s oldest assumptions: that cancer must be attacked to be cured. By treating glioblastoma patients with a simple combination of resveratrol and copper, the r...
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drbenweitz.bsky.social @drbenweitz.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Serotonin signalling and SSRI medications can exacerbate heart valve degeneration in those with certain genetics and existing mitral valve degenerative changes www.sciencedaily.com/releases/202...
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Columbia scientists discover surprising link between serotonin and heart valve disease
Scientists have uncovered evidence that serotonin, the chemical best known for regulating mood, may also speed the progression of a common heart valve disease in some people. The research suggests tha...
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drbenweitz.bsky.social @drbenweitz.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Just when we were feeling pretty certain that any amount of alcohol is not good for health, a new study indicates that moderate amounts of wine drinking reduces risk of cardiovascular death by 21% www.sciencedaily.com/releases/202...
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Wine, beer, or spirits? Massive study finds a surprising health divide
A study tracking more than 340,000 adults for over a decade found that heavy drinking increased the risk of death regardless of beverage type. At lower levels, however, the picture became more surpris...
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drbenweitz.bsky.social @drbenweitz.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
A randomized trial in Uganda found that daily 20 mg zinc supplementation (but not 10 mg zinc) reduced infection rates among young children with sickle cell anemia by 38%. Severe bacterial infections were cut by two-thirds. jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
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Daily Zinc Supplementation for Infection Prevention in Children With Sickle Cell Anemia
This randomized clinical trial examines the safety and effectiveness of daily zinc supplementation to prevent all-cause infection in children with sickle cell anemia in Uganda.
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drbenweitz.bsky.social @drbenweitz.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Dr. David Perlmutter on Microglia, Metabolism, and a New Paradigm for Neurodegenerative Disease youtu.be/v6YUWzy6FxQ?...
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The Microglia are a Key to Brain Health with Dr. David Perlmutter | Rational Wellness Podcast 475
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drbenweitz.bsky.social @drbenweitz.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Consumption of Ultraprocessed Foods is Associated with Increased Risk of Prostate Cancer www.amjmed.com/article/S000...
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Consumption of Ultra-Processed Foods and Increased Risks of Prostate Cancer in a Random Sample of United States Adults
In the United States, ultra-processed foods contribute to over half of energy intake.1 Ultra-processed foods are created through industrial processing that fractionates whole foods into formulations w...
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drbenweitz.bsky.social @drbenweitz.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Astaxanthin appears to play a role as a neuroprotective modulator of synaptic plasticity, learning, and memory during aging pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC...
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Astaxanthin as a neuroprotective modulator of synaptic plasticity, learning, and memory: mechanistic insights and therapeutic perspectives in neurodegenerative aging
Astaxanthin (AST), a xanthophyll carotenoid derived from microalgae and marine organisms, has emerged as a potent neuroprotective compound with remarkable antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties....
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drbenweitz.bsky.social @drbenweitz.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
Long term exposure to the widely used pesticide chlorpyrifos increases the risk of Parkinson’s disease by at least 2.5 times link.springer.com/article/10.1...
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The pesticide chlorpyrifos increases the risk of Parkinson’s disease - Molecular Neurodegeneration
Background Pesticides as a class have been associated with an increased risk of Parkinson’s disease (PD), but it is unclear which specific pesticides contribute to this association and whether it is c...
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