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42 Attorneys general SUE Meta over “highly addictive” social media platforms they say harm young people

October 27, 2023 -

Of these 42 attorneys general, 33 filed a combined lawsuit in a federal court in northern California. Nine more attorneys general have filed individual cases against Meta in their own home states, including the District of Columbia.

The bipartisan suit was filed by attorneys general from Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, ...

6 Reasons why you’re always craving sugar, plus expert tips that can help curb sugar cravings

August 14, 2023 -

Here are some common reasons for sugar cravings:Force of habit

Sugar cravings are often the result of conditioning over time – a habit, says Crupain. The stimulus could be finishing a meal, the behavior is eating sweets (dessert) and the reward is how you feel – in this case, good.

The feel-good hormone that's released after indulging in your favorite dessert is called dopamine, and the hormone that regulates blood sugar levels is called insulin, Crupain explains....

Study: Popular sugar substitute erythritol linked to CARDIOVASCULAR ISSUES

October 24, 2023 -

The study published in Nature Medicine stated that erythritol is linked to various cardiovascular issues. "Sweeteners, like erythritol, have rapidly increased in popularity in recent years, but there needs to be more in-depth research into their long-term effects," said corresponding author Dr. Stanley Hazen, chairman for the Department of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Sciences at the Cleveland Clinic's Lerner Research Institute.

Researchers from the Cleveland Clinic ...

How to deal with bad eating habits: Understanding sugar addiction

September 22, 2023 -

Sugar cravings can affect your overall health and may cause different complications like obesity and diabetes. Experts are still only beginning to understand the nature of sugar addiction, but studies have revealed that sugar raises dopamine levels.

In a 2005 article published in the Journal of Neuroscience, scientists reported that binging daily on sugar "repeatedly releases dopamine in the accumbens shell [a section of the brain affected by dopamine]." The findings ...

Sweet and deadly: Here’s how SUGAR fuels CANCER in the body

December 05, 2023 -

How does this happen?

It's best to start from the source itself – sugar, a simple carbohydrate produced naturally by green plants through the process of photosynthesis. Sugar cane and sugar beets have the greatest quantities of sugar of all plant types, making them the top sources of table sugar after processing.

Glucose, fructose, sucrose, dextrose, lactose and maltose are some of the different forms of sugar found in food. Sugar molecules can stick together; ...

Six easy ways to sweeten food without using refined sugar or artificial sweeteners

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Studies confirm that a high sugar diet is correlated with an increased risk of CANCER

December 01, 2023 -

Excess sugar intake, especially high fructose corn syrup, is driving this public health crisis. Daily consumption of sugary beverages and fake foods is causing systemic inflammation, immunodeficiency, obesity, metabolic disorders, Type-2 diabetes, and a host of cancers.Excess sugar intake is a public health crisis

Mingyang Song, associate professor of clinical epidemiology and nutrition at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health spoke with The Epoch Times about ...

Michelle Obama launches PLEZi Nutrition junk food company to sell chemical-laden sugar water to children

May 07, 2023 -

In yet another cash grab partnership that is more suited for empty-headed Hollywood actors and actresses rather than a former "First Lady," Michelle Obama has teamed up with Juggernaut Capital Partners, a private company that specializes in "celebrity-driven" junk food brands and pharmaceutical products, to promote PLEZi Nutrition beverages, which are anything but nutritious.

As with many other children's drinks currently on the market, PLEZi Nutrition's offerings are loaded ...

American Diabetes Association trying to normalize fatness with new recommendation that obese diabetics eat more PROCESSED SUGAR

January 16, 2024 -

Calling those who run the ADA "sadistic biomedical profiteers," Armageddon Prose's Ben Bartee says the recipe is "damn near criminal" in that it advises diabetics to consume the opposite of what they should be eating for their condition.

"Diabetics should all, without exception, in perpetuity until their metabolic dysfunction is resolved and insulin sensitivity restored, be on either ketogenic or extremely low-carb diets," Bartee writes.

"To the metabolically ...

Dr. Deborah Mash from DemeRx.com explains how natural IBOGAINE molecule is helping with addiction treatment

May 16, 2023 -

A person can become addicted to just about anything, including refined sugar and video games, as well as the more common vices like alcohol and pharmaceutical drugs. And the good news, according to Dr. Deborah Mash from DemeRx.com, is that there is hope.

Dr. Mash spoke with the Health Ranger in a recent episode of the Health Ranger Report about addiction, and how a naturally derived molecule known as ibogaine is helping people to overcome it without the need for conventional ...

Obesity Industrial Complex pushes junk food on children so they grow up to become pharmaceutical junkies

May 25, 2023 -

In a recent episode of "Breaking Points," journalist James Li presented evidence to show that the food industry is conspiring with the pharmaceutical industry, the media, medicine and the government to keep everyone fat, sick and ultimately addicted to pharmaceutical drugs.

America's obesity epidemic seems to get worse every year to the point that even very young children are blowing up like balloons before they even reach puberty. This sets them on track for a lifetime ...

Forever chemicals: Study shows exposure to PFAS linked to post-diet weight gain

May 08, 2023 -

According to a study published in the journal Obesity, perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are linked to obesity and weight gain after following a healthy diet.Dangerous "forever chemicals"

PFAS are common environmental pollutants dubbed "forever chemicals." These harmful chemicals are used to make a variety of products like firefighting foam and nonstick products.

For the study, the researchers investigated a frustrating problem that is common among ...

Dr. Bryan Ardis: NICOTINE can “CURE brain tumors”

June 20, 2023 -

He made these claims during a backstage discussion with David and Stacy Whited, the hosts of the "Flyover Conservative" podcast, at the Miami leg of Clay Clark's 2023 ReAwaken America Tour. Ardis cited one study that found 36 different animal venoms in patients infected with the Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19).

"During this [COVID-19] pandemic, they're taking the exact same venoms, injecting them into mammals and seeing what they do inside of the patients," he told the Whiteds....

DEADLY PRESCRIPTION: Anti-anxiety medication called pregabalin linked to over 3,400 overdose deaths in the U.K. over the last 5 years

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The drug in question is pregabalin, known by its brand names Alzain, Axalid and Lyrica and was introduced to the U.K. market in 2004 by Pfizer. The drug serves as an anticonvulsant for epilepsy, a pain reliever and a medication for anxiety and depression. But the drug became a double-edged sword, as it made addiction and mortality rates for those taking it surged. (Related: Treatment with epilepsy drugs shown to increase risk in suicidal behavior in patients aged 15 to 24.)

In ...

Exploring the best natural sweeteners to enhance your survival stockpile

18 days ago -

The average prepper will likely have a decent supply of non-perishable ingredients and canned goods in their pantry.

But you also need to stock up on natural sugar alternatives so you can prepare various beverages and make sweet treats for your family. After all, a cookie is a nice treat, especially if you've been bugging in for a long time and canned food is all that you've been eating.

When buying natural sweetener alternatives, choose products that are shelf-stable ...

Portland declares fentanyl state of emergency as overdose deaths skyrocket

February 06, 2024 -

Following recommendations from the Portland Central City Task Force, officials from the city, county and state have declared a “tri-governmental” emergency, citing deaths and overdoses as reasons for the declaration. Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler, Oregon Governor Tina Kotek and Multnomah County Chair Jessica Vega Pederson made the declaration.

Governor Tina Kotek said: "Our country and our state have never seen a drug this deadly addictive and all are grappling with how ...

New York lawmakers propose new bills to mitigate the negative impact of social media on minors

October 19, 2023 -

"Our kids are in crisis, and the adults in the room need to step up," stated Hochul, who stressed the urgency of addressing the increasing rates of teen suicide and the surge in anxiety and depression diagnoses among young people. "It's critical we all stand together to address the youth mental health crisis." (Related: Social media use linked to TEENAGE DEPRESSION, warn mental health experts.)

James added that a report by the Surgeon General of the United States noted ...

DRUG EPIDEMIC: Data reveals drug overdose KILLED close to 110,000 Americans in 2022

May 30, 2023 -

Citing reporting delays, officials believe the final count could be around 109,680, which would be a record high. The figures represent a plateau from the previous year when 109,197 overdose deaths were recorded.

The White House said it's a sign that America is closer to "beating" the drug crisis. But health experts were more skeptical, with one scientist warning that the plateau could be a "wobble" before addictive drugs like fentanyl and xylazine cause overdose deaths ...

Study: Eating 80% of your daily calorie intake before 1 p.m. could help prevent diabetes

June 21, 2023 -

Findings of the study were presented on June 15 at ENDO 2023, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting held in Chicago. The authors of the study invited 10 participants who had high blood sugar levels and obesity.

The participants were urged to follow an early time-restricted feeding (ETRF) pattern – where 80 percent of calories were consumed before 1 p.m. – for the first seven days of the study period. They then shifted to eating a regular feeding pattern – where 50 percent ...

Study: A sugary drink a day could increase your risks of chronic liver disease and liver cancer

September 05, 2023 -

The researchers behind the study explained that consuming sweetened beverages could drive insulin resistance and inflammation, which are both strongly linked to the development of liver problems like liver cancer. This is the first study to report an association between regular intake of sugar-sweetened beverages and chronic liver disease mortality.

"If our findings are confirmed, reducing sugar-sweetened beverage consumption might serve as a public health strategy ...