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Kidney disease is often a metabolic disease in disguise On March 12, 2026the world marks World Kidney Day— a global initiative dedicated to raising awareness about kidney health and preventing kidney disease. Kidneys rarely fail suddenly. More often than not, the process unfolds quietly for decades. Long before symptoms appear, subtle metabolic disturbances may already be putting pressure on the delicate filtering system that keeps our internal environment stable. Today, chronic kidney disease affects hundreds of millions of people around the worldand its primary cause is no longer infection or injury. It is diabetes and metabolic dysfunction. However, an important…

The Trump administration has signaled a willingness to freeze billions of dollars in federal health payments to several states, mirroring moves they made against Minnesota. The specific target is Medicaid, the public health insurance program that combines state and federal money. Federal officials have announced unprecedented action in Minnesota this year, saying they could withhold more than $2 billion in payments meant for the state and claw back nearly $260 million from last year. The actions in Minnesota came as part of the administration’s stated crackdown on fraud, but critics likened them to using a pencil instead of a scalpel,…

Hello friends! I have a brand new podcast episode live, and today I’m talking about one of my all-time favorite topics: sleep! This is a solo episode where I walk you through the exact checklist I use with my own clients when we are dealing with sleep issues. Because here’s the thing: when we fix sleep, so much else starts to fall into place. Digestion, hormones, mood, energy, body composition. It all has to do with how well you rest at night. Whether you’re a new mom running around on fumes, someone who wakes up at 1am and can’t get…

Sensitive skin may feel confused. One day your skin feels calm and smooth and the next it feels red, dry or irritated. Many people face this problem, but do not always understand why it happens. Sensitive skin usually reacts faster than other skin types. Simple things like weather changes, perfumes, harsh ingredients or even stress can cause discomfort. As a result, many people are looking for sensitive skin care products that are gentle and safe. One approach that continues to gain attention is hypoallergenic skin care. These formulas are designed to avoid common irritants and help protect the skin barrier.…

The patient initially came to see Mark Supiano in 2017 because her family was concerned about her short-term memory loss. While taking her history and vital signs, Supiano, a geriatrician at the University of Utah, saw a troubling signal: Her blood pressure was 148/86, above normal, despite the fact that she was taking two drugs intended to lower it. “Clearly it was too high,” he said recently. Several factors could have contributed to the high reading, including the anti-inflammatory medication the 78-year-old woman took for arthritis pain, a high-sodium diet and a lack of regular exercise. He had also told…

The number of Australians using medicinal cannabis has increased over the past five years. About 700,000 Australians have used cannabis for their health in the past year. And from 2022, sales of medicinal cannabis have increased fourfold. But the majority of prescription products on the Australian market are not registered in the Management of Therapeutic Products. This means they have not been rigorously tested. So, is medicinal cannabis safe? And is it really effective? Us new researchpublished today in Lancet Psychiatry, is the largest review ever to examine the safety and effectiveness of medicinal cannabis for mental health and substance…

Researchers at the UC Davis School of Medicine have revealed how an imbalanced gut microbiome escalates the production of metabolic byproducts by certain gut bacteria. This imbalance leads to a feedback loop that worsens chronic kidney disease (CKD) in mice. Scientists have identified an investigational drug that can break the destructive cycle. The findings were published in Science. The team showed that kidney dysfunction increased nitrate levels in the colon. Nitrates are supercharged Escherichia coli’s (E. coli) production of indole, an organic compound that is converted into a harmful waste product – indoxyl sulfate – that further damages the kidneys.…

When former President Joe Biden found himself having an aggressive prostate cancerthe headlines sparked questions across the country. Not long after, ESPN’s Jay Harris shared his own prostate cancer diagnosis, offering a raw, honest look at something many men shy away from talking about. Powerful celebrity health care stories beg the question: Are you in control? Despite how common prostate cancer is – and how treatable it usually is when caught early – screening is still a bit of a gray area. Some men skip it altogether. Others aren’t even sure if they should. To complicate matters, the US Preventive…

Rosemary has been used in traditional hair care for generations. But in recent years, it’s gone from home remedy to clinically studied ingredient—and the evidence behind it is worth understanding.Here’s what rosemary extract really does in a hair growth formula, who it’s most likely to help, and how to use it properly.Hair Growth Serum with Redensyl, Procapil, Baicapil (Paraben Free)Buy Bodywise Hair Growth Serum online. Redensyl✔Procapil✔Baicapil✔Fenugreek✔Moringa✔Clinically Tested✔Silicone, SLS & Paraben Free✔Free Shipping✔Rosemary extract comes from the leaves of Rosmarinus officinalis. When used in hair care, it’s usually in the form of rosemary oil or standardized extract—concentrated versions of the plant’s…

Pregnancy fuels hormonal changes in a woman’s body. Each stage of pregnancy has its own unique physical and emotional challenges. But what remains constant throughout is the stress and anxiety about childbirth. It is considered normal, however, to feel overwhelmed with labor, delivery and/or the responsibility of motherhood. That being said, excessive stress can easily have negative effects on pregnancy. According to studiesmaternal stress can increase the risk of preterm birth. Therefore, maintaining good mental health, especially during late pregnancy or during the third trimester, is vital – not only for the unborn child but also for the mother-to-be. What…