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Harnessing nature’s pharmacy: “Prevention’s New Foods for Healing” unveils the healing power of common foods Selene Yeager's "Prevention's New Foods for Healing" is the result of over two years of research, combining scientific journal analysis and interviews with food experts to highlight the medicinal properties of common foods. The book introduces "vitamins of tomorrow," such as flavonoids, sulforaphane and alpha-carotene, which are transforming our understanding of food from basic nutrition […]

This is a rush transcript. Copy may not be in its final form.AMY GOODMAN: This is Democracy Now!, democracynow.org. I’m Amy Goodman. A hundred years ago today, on May 19th, 1925, the man who would become known as Malcolm X was born in Omaha, Nebraska. Malcolm X would go on to become one of the most influential political leaders of the 20th century before he was assassinated at the age […]

Israel’s siege shuts down all hospitals in northern Gaza as death toll surpasses 53,000 Israel has rendered every hospital in northern Gaza nonfunctional, including the Indonesian Hospital, leaving thousands without medical care amid relentless airstrikes. The death toll in Gaza has reached 53,339, with over 121,000 wounded, as Israel continues its military campaign despite ceasefire negotiations. Gaza’s healthcare system has collapsed entirely, with hospitals bombed, besieged, and deprived of supplies, violating […]

Gov. Patrick Morrisey bans DEI, woke policies in West Virginia West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey signed SB 474, eliminating diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs in state agencies, public schools and universities. Funds previously allocated to DEI must be redirected. SB 299 prohibits gender reassignment surgeries, puberty blockers and cross-sex hormones for minors, while also banning telehealth prescriptions for gender-altering medications. Earlier in May, Morrisey signed SB 280, requiring public schools […]

Florida lawmakers reject encryption backdoor bill that can be exploited by criminals Florida lawmakers rejected SB 868/HB 743, which sought to force social media companies to create encryption backdoors for law enforcement, grant parents access to minors' private messages and ban disappearing messages for minors. Proponents claimed the bill would protect children from predators and harmful content by increasing surveillance and parental oversight. Privacy advocates, including the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF), warned […]

New research warns tattoos may increase cancer risk as ink migrates to lymph nodes New research links tattoos to a higher risk of cancer, as ink migrates to lymph nodes, potentially causing chronic inflammation and abnormal cell growth. Swedish and Danish studies found tattooed individuals had increased lymphoma and skin cancer risks, with early tattoos and large designs showing the strongest associations. Black and colored inks contain harmful chemicals, including carcinogens […]

Dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) is a natural sulfur compound derived from trees, originally used as a solvent. It penetrates skin and cell membranes easily, enabling deep delivery of therapeutic compounds. DMSO reduces inflammation, blocks pain signals, improves circulation and promotes tissue repair. It also acts as a "transport" agent, enhancing absorption of other medications or nutrients. DMSO is effective for arthritis, musculoskeletal injuries, bladder inflammation (FDA-approved) and skin conditions. It also shows anticancer […]

Victory for health freedom: HHS drops COVID-19 vaccine mandates for children and pregnant women HHS, under Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., is rolling back COVID-19 vaccine recommendations for children, teens and pregnant women, acknowledging minimal risk to healthy kids and flawed prior mandates. The CDC and FDA are retreating from aggressive vaccine pushes, admitting lack of evidence for vaccinating low-risk children, aligning with countries like the U.K. that never recommended […]