News Category - Dr. Axe

Omega-3s May Help Lower Breast Cancer Risk in Women with Obesity

Considered to be among the healthiest fats to consume, omega-3s benefits include those related to heart health, mental illnesses, brain decline, inflammation, autoimmune diseases and even cancer. A new study found a link between consumption of ...

Milk Recall: Stop Drinking These Things Immediately (Coffee Drinks & More)

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is urging consumers to stop drinking certain milk products immediately due to the threat of botulism and other microbial concerns. The expanded milk recall, announced Aug. 16, includes dozens ...

Climate Bill to Meet Ambitious Emissions Goal to Combat Climate Change

The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, which was signed into law this week, will set the framework for how the United States will tackle climate change and make the country a global climate leader. The bill ...

Study Finds Benefits of Probiotics for Depression

It's well-known that probiotics, available from both fermented foods and supplements, support digestion and gut function. Can probiotics also improve mental health? A new study suggests there are benefits of probiotics for people dealing with depression. ...

Macular Carotenoids Support Vision, Brain Health & Longevity

Carotenoids are types of antioxidants that are known to contribute to eye and brain health, as well as maintenance of normal vision. They do this by fighting effects of free radical damage, also called oxidative stress. These ...

Researchers Try to Nail Down Ideal Amount of Sleep

One of the most underrated aspects of health is sleep despite the fact that research shows over and over again how vital getting the proper amount of sleep is to reach optimal health. Conversely, sleep ...

Dangerous Cleaning Products Emit Radiation 3,000 Times Above Safe Level

Usually when we talk about dangerous cleaning products, things like bleach and harmful scented disinfectants probably come to mind. But a recent warning from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration suggests there's another cleaning threat ...

Research Examines Optimal Time of Day for Exercise for Women, Men

The benefits of exercise are undeniable, no matter when you decide to get your workout in. However, recent research reveals that there seems to be an optimal time of day for exercise – and it ...

Evaluating a Plant-Based Diet vs. Keto Diet for Cancer

As cancer and metabolic disorder rates rise simultaneously, researchers have evaluated the effects of nutrition and what types of diets have a greater impact for cancer prevention. A recent review of data found that when looking ...

Feedback Loop Accelerating Methane Emissions

Methane is the greenhouse gas that's thought to be responsible for about one-third of global warming since preindustrial times. Levels of methane in the atmosphere have been rising steadily over the past several decades, especially during the ...