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The Teen Health Revolution from The Holistic Kids youtu.be/YK33iSQEwhw?...
The Teen Health Revolution with The Holistic Kids: Rational Wellness Podcast 448
YouTube video by Ben Weitz, DC
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February 5, 2026 at 4:42 PM
The Teen Health Revolution from The Holistic Kids youtu.be/YK33iSQEwhw?...
New research explains why statin medications sometimes (10%) cause muscle pain www.sciencealert.com/painful-side...
Painful Side Effect of Statins Explained After Decades of Mystery
Around 10 percent of people who take statins to lower cholesterol experience mysterious muscle pains, causing many to discontinue these potentially life-saving medicines.
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February 5, 2026 at 1:12 PM
New research explains why statin medications sometimes (10%) cause muscle pain www.sciencealert.com/painful-side...
Prenatal exposure to BPS (often substituted for BPA) and methylparabens may be associated with behavioural difficulties in young children www.medscape.com/viewarticle/...
Does Prenatal Phenol Exposure Affect Early Child Behaviour?
Researchers report links between third-trimester exposure to endocrine disruptors and higher behavioural risk scores in early childhood.
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February 4, 2026 at 4:19 PM
Prenatal exposure to BPS (often substituted for BPA) and methylparabens may be associated with behavioural difficulties in young children www.medscape.com/viewarticle/...
Older patients have increased risk with GLP-1s, including loss of muscle and bone, as well as dehydration, GI effects, hypoglycemia, and neurologic changes www.medscape.com/viewarticle/...
Older Patients Have Specific Risks for GLP-1 Use
Patients older than 65 years are candidates for GLP use, but you should know the individual risks.
www.medscape.com
February 4, 2026 at 4:34 AM
Older patients have increased risk with GLP-1s, including loss of muscle and bone, as well as dehydration, GI effects, hypoglycemia, and neurologic changes www.medscape.com/viewarticle/...
People who consume higher levels of nitrate from vegetables have a lower risk of developing dementia, while those who get more nitrate and nitrite from animal-based foods, processed meats, and drinking water face a higher risk of dementia scitechdaily.com/nitrate-in-d...
Nitrate in Drinking Water May Raise Dementia Risk, Study Warns
A large, decades-long population study suggests that the relationship between diet and dementia may hinge on subtle chemical differences in everyday foods and water.
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February 3, 2026 at 12:59 PM
People who consume higher levels of nitrate from vegetables have a lower risk of developing dementia, while those who get more nitrate and nitrite from animal-based foods, processed meats, and drinking water face a higher risk of dementia scitechdaily.com/nitrate-in-d...
Inflammation (HsCRP) is now being emphasized as a modifiable risk factor for Cardiovascular disease by the American College of Cardiology, but we have been targeting inflammation in the Functional Medicine world for decades. www.medscape.com/viewarticle/...
Inflammation Is No Longer Theoretical CV Risk
Systemic inflammation has been elevated to a modifiable cardiovascular risk factor requiring assessment, monitoring, and modification, based on consensus recommendations.
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February 3, 2026 at 12:49 PM
Inflammation (HsCRP) is now being emphasized as a modifiable risk factor for Cardiovascular disease by the American College of Cardiology, but we have been targeting inflammation in the Functional Medicine world for decades. www.medscape.com/viewarticle/...
There is the rare risk of a severe and possibly fatal form of acute pancreatitis with GLP-1 agonist drugs www.medscape.com/viewarticle/...
MHRA Warns of Rare Severe Pancreatitis With GLP-1 Drugs
The MHRA has updated safety information for GLP-1 weight-loss and diabetes drugs after rare reports of necrotising and fatal pancreatitis.
www.medscape.com
February 3, 2026 at 1:13 AM
There is the rare risk of a severe and possibly fatal form of acute pancreatitis with GLP-1 agonist drugs www.medscape.com/viewarticle/...
PFOA (a forever chemical) common in the US environment may reduce fertility. scitechdaily.com/common-envir...
Common Environmental Chemical May Sabotage Early Pregnancy, New Study Warns
New research suggests that exposure to a common “forever chemical” may interfere with the earliest stages of pregnancy. A new animal study suggests that perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), a chemical used ...
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February 2, 2026 at 4:10 PM
PFOA (a forever chemical) common in the US environment may reduce fertility. scitechdaily.com/common-envir...
Alpha Lipolic acid 600 mg/day beneficial for patients with Heart Failure www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Efficacy of Alpha-Lipoic Acid in Patients With Ischemic Heart Failure: A Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Study
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February 1, 2026 at 7:08 PM
Alpha Lipolic acid 600 mg/day beneficial for patients with Heart Failure www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
A newly discovered peptide--CAQK--may be able to help Traumatic Brain Injury and promote brain health link.springer.com/article/10.1...
A neuroprotective tetrapeptide for treatment of acute traumatic brain injury - EMBO Molecular Medicine
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a major clinical problem because of the high incidence and the severity of the subsequent sequelae. Despite extensive efforts, there are no therapeutic drugs clinically...
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January 31, 2026 at 3:24 PM
A newly discovered peptide--CAQK--may be able to help Traumatic Brain Injury and promote brain health link.springer.com/article/10.1...
Dark Chocolate contains Theobromine that slows Biological Aging. www.sciencedaily.com/releases/202...
Scientists find dark chocolate ingredient that slows aging
Scientists have uncovered a surprising link between dark chocolate and slower aging. A natural cocoa compound called theobromine was found in higher levels among people who appeared biologically young...
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January 31, 2026 at 3:18 PM
Dark Chocolate contains Theobromine that slows Biological Aging. www.sciencedaily.com/releases/202...
Eating blueberries promotes better cardiometabolic health www.sciencedaily.com/releases/202...
New review finds wild blueberries support heart and gut health
A sweeping scientific review highlights wild blueberries as a standout food for cardiometabolic health. The strongest evidence shows improvements in blood vessel function, with encouraging signs for b...
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January 30, 2026 at 3:34 PM
Eating blueberries promotes better cardiometabolic health www.sciencedaily.com/releases/202...
Solutions for Postpartum Depletion with Dr. Lauren Davis youtu.be/0CmZStNi6cA?...
Solutions for Postpartum Depletion with Dr. Lauren Davis: Rational Wellness Podcast 447
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January 28, 2026 at 4:27 PM
Solutions for Postpartum Depletion with Dr. Lauren Davis youtu.be/0CmZStNi6cA?...
Roasted coffee contains three newly identified diterpine esters that inhibit α-glucosidase, an enzyme that plays a central role in breaking down carbohydrates during digestion, which benefits diabetics www.sciencedaily.com/releases/202...
Newly discovered coffee compounds beat diabetes drug in lab tests
Roasted coffee may do more than wake you up—it could help control blood sugar. Researchers discovered several new coffee compounds that inhibit α-glucosidase, a key enzyme linked to type 2 diabetes. S...
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January 27, 2026 at 1:15 PM
Roasted coffee contains three newly identified diterpine esters that inhibit α-glucosidase, an enzyme that plays a central role in breaking down carbohydrates during digestion, which benefits diabetics www.sciencedaily.com/releases/202...
Thiamine, vitamin B1, may play a significant role in modulating gut motility www.sciencedaily.com/releases/202...
A common vitamin could influence bathroom frequency
Scientists studying genetic data from over a quarter million people have uncovered new clues about what controls how fast the gut moves. They identified multiple DNA regions linked to bowel movement f...
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January 27, 2026 at 12:51 PM
Thiamine, vitamin B1, may play a significant role in modulating gut motility www.sciencedaily.com/releases/202...
A new analysis shows that individuals w/the highest plasma omega‐3 levels were the least likely to develop AFIB and fish oil supplement users had no increase in Atrial Fibrillation, contradicting a previous report linking such use with a higher risk of AF www.ahajournals.org/doi/full/10....
Associations Between Plasma Omega‐3 and Fish Oil Use With Risk of Atrial Fibrillation in the UK Biobank | Journal of the American Heart Association
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January 26, 2026 at 4:03 PM
A new analysis shows that individuals w/the highest plasma omega‐3 levels were the least likely to develop AFIB and fish oil supplement users had no increase in Atrial Fibrillation, contradicting a previous report linking such use with a higher risk of AF www.ahajournals.org/doi/full/10....
Artificial sweeteners are associated with increased cognitive decline www.neurology.org/doi/10.1212/...
Association Between Consumption of Low- and No-Calorie Artificial Sweeteners and Cognitive Decline | Neurology
Background and ObjectivesConsumption of low- and no-calorie sweeteners (LNCSs) has been associated with adverse
health outcomes. However, little is known about the association between consumption
of L...
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January 26, 2026 at 12:15 PM
Artificial sweeteners are associated with increased cognitive decline www.neurology.org/doi/10.1212/...
Methionine, the amino acid often maligned as a cancer generator, is beneficial for immune function and kidney protection: www.cell.com/cell-metabol...
Dietary methionine mitigates immune-mediated damage by enhancing renal clearance of cytokines
Troha et al. found that dietary methionine enhances kidney filtration and promotes
urinary excretion of inflammatory cytokines during infection. By improving cytokine
clearance, this pathway mitigates...
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January 24, 2026 at 4:04 PM
Methionine, the amino acid often maligned as a cancer generator, is beneficial for immune function and kidney protection: www.cell.com/cell-metabol...
In this episode of Rational Wellness, Dr. Ben Weitz speaks with Dr. Sanjeev Goel about the science and clinical strategies behind longevity and biohacking. youtu.be/m763vMk3hh4?...
Advanced Biohacking & Longevity Strategies Clinicians Should Know with Dr. Sanjeev Goel: RWP 446
YouTube video by Ben Weitz, DC
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January 22, 2026 at 9:59 PM
In this episode of Rational Wellness, Dr. Ben Weitz speaks with Dr. Sanjeev Goel about the science and clinical strategies behind longevity and biohacking. youtu.be/m763vMk3hh4?...
Eat more nuts! Regular consumption of nuts is associated with lower Cardiovascular Disease and Ischemic Heart Disease mortality. jn.nutrition.org/article/S002...
Nut Consumption and Risk of Cardiovascular Disease and Ischemic Heart Disease Mortality: The Adventist Health Study 2
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) and ischemic heart disease (IHD) are leading causes of
mortality worldwide. Nut consumption has been associated with reduced risk.
jn.nutrition.org
January 20, 2026 at 12:33 PM
Eat more nuts! Regular consumption of nuts is associated with lower Cardiovascular Disease and Ischemic Heart Disease mortality. jn.nutrition.org/article/S002...
A low FODMAP diet improves patients with IBS with diarrhea and also improves mast cell activation and leaky gut. www.gastrojournal.org/article/S001...
Low Fermentable Oligosaccharides, Disaccharides, Monosaccharides, and Polyols Diet Improves Colonic Barrier Function and Mast Cell Activation in Patients With Diarrhea-Predominant Irritable Bowel Synd...
A diet low in fermentable oligosaccharides, disaccharides, monosaccharides, and polyols
strengthened the gut barrier and stabilized activated mast cells seen in patients
with diarrhea-predominant infl...
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January 19, 2026 at 4:11 AM
A low FODMAP diet improves patients with IBS with diarrhea and also improves mast cell activation and leaky gut. www.gastrojournal.org/article/S001...
Both fish oil supplementation and omega 3 levels are associated with significantly less anxiety and depression jn.nutrition.org/article/S002...
Associations of Plasma Omega-3 Fatty Acid Levels and Reported Fish Oil Supplement Use with Depression and Anxiety: A Cross-Sectional Analysis from the United Kingdom Biobank
The role that marine omega-3 (n–3) polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) may play in
reducing the risk for developing depression and/or anxiety is unclear.
jn.nutrition.org
January 17, 2026 at 3:22 PM
Both fish oil supplementation and omega 3 levels are associated with significantly less anxiety and depression jn.nutrition.org/article/S002...
Higher intake of natto and vitamin K are associated with decreased risk of AFIB in women. jn.nutrition.org/article/S002...
Association of Soy Foods, Soybeans, Isoflavones, and Vitamin K Intake and the Risk of Atrial Fibrillation: A Prospective Cohort Study
Recent findings have revealed that high soy food consumption may prevent cardiovascular
diseases. However, their role in preventing atrial fibrillation (AF) remains unexplored.
jn.nutrition.org
January 16, 2026 at 3:54 PM
Higher intake of natto and vitamin K are associated with decreased risk of AFIB in women. jn.nutrition.org/article/S002...
Curious about the connection between autoimmune conditions and gut health? Tune in to the newest episode of the Rational Wellness Podcast with special guest Dr. Taylor Krick. Learn more about managing chronic health conditions. youtu.be/OeMNgny0btA?...
Functional Medicine Approach to Autoimmunity with Dr. Taylor Krick: Rational Wellness Podcast 445
YouTube video by Ben Weitz, DC
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January 15, 2026 at 5:44 PM
Curious about the connection between autoimmune conditions and gut health? Tune in to the newest episode of the Rational Wellness Podcast with special guest Dr. Taylor Krick. Learn more about managing chronic health conditions. youtu.be/OeMNgny0btA?...
Maternal nonanemic iron deficiency in early pregnancy was associated with low iron status at birth and worse language and motor outcomes at 2 y of age. jn.nutrition.org/.../S0022-31...
jn.nutrition.org
January 13, 2026 at 1:40 PM
Maternal nonanemic iron deficiency in early pregnancy was associated with low iron status at birth and worse language and motor outcomes at 2 y of age. jn.nutrition.org/.../S0022-31...