Natural Health Articles by Dr. Joseph Mercola

As its name suggests, the laptop is designed to be placed and used on your lap. But did you know that this is actually dangerous? Ironic as it seems, research proves that placing a laptop directly on your lap for prolonged periods of time is harmful to your health because of electromagnetic field (EMF) exposure. [...]

If a food is entirely or partially produced with genetically engineered ingredients, it will be properly labeled to inform consumers. This is what the newly proposed H.722 Bill in the Vermont state legislature aims to do. If passed, the “VT Right to Know Genetically Engineered Food Act” will take effect in 2014. The bill states: [...]

Dr. Joseph Mercola has always stressed that a complete and balanced diet is extremely important to your healthy lifestyle, which is why he believes following a vegan or vegetarian diet can lead to dire health problems. He warns that vegetarians and vegans are missing out on many crucial nutrients including vitamin B12 from animal sources. [...]

For couples who want to have a baby, here’s something you should know: people are more prone to conceive during summer, but are less likely to do so during dark, cold winters. There are many reasons for this, but according to recent research, the most important variable is vitamin D. According to a new report, [...]

Eleven multiple sclerosis patients are reported to have died after taking the multiple sclerosis (MS) drug Gilenya. A relative newcomer to the market, Gilenya is the first oral drug that has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to reduce relapses and delay disability in patients who have relapsing forms of MS. [...]