Not all eggs are what they seem.

Cage-free? Free-range? Organic?

These labels sound reassuring—but most people have no idea what they really mean. The egg industry is counting on that.

Once you see the truth, you can’t unsee it.

🧵 THREAD Michael Jimenez is the founder and CEO of JMZ Farms in Texas, where he raises approximately 500 chickens and produces organic, pasture-raised eggs.

“I feed my hens a certified organic feed, and they are pasture raised—meaning that I have them on pasture 24/7,” he told The Epoch Times.

Jimenez says he chose organic, pasture-raised methods to provide customers with the highest quality eggs—completely natural and free of chemicals. His approach was inspired by regenerative farming advocate Joel Salatin, whom Jimenez discovered through videos at age 12.

“Starting with that one chicken I had—it really inspired me to want to build my home farm,” said Jimenez.

With egg prices soaring and avian flu concerns on the rise, consumers are paying closer attention to what egg labels actually mean.

Marc Dresner of The American Egg Board noted that eggs remain safe to eat.

“The USDA and FDA say consumers can be confident in the safety of eggs. There is no evidence that bird flu can be transmitted to humans through properly handled and cooked food, including eggs,” he told The Epoch Times via email.

He added that farmers and their families eat the same eggs they sell and work daily to ensure quality and safety.

Scientists Accidentally Discover Laser-Free LASIK Alternative

A lab mistake revealed that a tiny electric current can soften the cornea—then lock it into perfect focus.

Vision was reshaped in minutes.

It even showed signs of repairing things once thought to be irreversible. 🧵 A chemistry professor trying to heat cartilage with electricity made a mistake that could change eye surgery.

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90% of Americans already show signs of a condition that can lead to heart failure—and almost no one has heard of it.

It silently damages the heart, kidneys, and metabolism at the same time.

And doctors say one early symptom is so subtle most people miss it. 🧵 Nearly every American adult has a health condition that could lead to heart failure, yet nine out of 10 have never even heard of it.
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How to Activate the Body’s Built-In Antidepressant

One nerve controls stress, mood, and emotion.
Most people have never even heard of it.
But when you activate it, everything can change.

Here’s how it works…

🧵 THREAD A woman in her mid-30s went to see Dr. Priyal Modi, an integrative medicine practitioner.

The woman was navigating major life transitions, including the loss of a parent, the end of a long-term relationship, and work-related stress. She decided to take a sabbatical to reassess her path but felt isolated and depressed, and her thoughts were consumed by self-criticism and rumination.

“She had been prescribed antidepressants but was struggling with side effects,” Modi said.

The Unexpected Alzheimer’s Breakthrough

A common preservative may succeed where billion-dollar Alzheimer’s drugs have failed.

Cheap, safe, and remarkably practical.

With Alzheimer’s now the sixth-leading cause of death, could the solution really be this simple?

🧵 THREAD A food preservative used in sodas and thousands of other products may help improve memory and thinking skills in people with Alzheimer’s disease, raising the possibility that an inexpensive household chemical could help combat the nation’s sixth-leading cause of death.

A recent analysis of clinical trial data from 149 people with mild Alzheimer’s disease found that taking sodium benzoate daily for 24 weeks was linked to better thinking skills and lower levels of abnormal proteins in the blood—one of the disease’s hallmarks.

Doctors Warn These 9 Supplements Aren’t Safe for Everyone

A 2-year-old boy nearly lost his life when he was rushed to the ER with a kidney stone the size of a marble.

Doctors believe 3 ingredients in the protein powder he drank every day were to blame.

🧵 THREAD The improper use of health supplements is a growing concern, especially for people with chronic conditions such as diabetes and kidney disease.

Nephrologists caution that while supplements can provide health benefits, misuse, especially in vulnerable populations, may lead to serious risks, including kidney damage.

How Pornography Hijacks the Brain

Beyond harming relationships, consuming porn rewires the brain itself.

Brain scans show troubling changes eerily similar to drug addiction.

The good news—it can be undone.

One proven method helped users slash their porn use by 92%.

🧵 THREAD What begins as a choice to watch pornography can evolve into a neurological and physical battle, with new research showing that frequent viewing rewires the brain in ways that mirror drug addiction.

The new study, published in Frontiers in Human Neuroscience, gives insights into how frequent pornography use may rewire the brain’s reward and control circuits, leading to neurological arousal, behavioral changes, and possible dependency, comparable to that observed in opioid addicts.

Major Study Finds Multivitamin Users Die Sooner

This wasn’t supposed to happen.

People who took multivitamins had healthier lifestyles—exercised more and smoked less.

Yet despite all that, they died sooner.

These overlooked factors could explain why. 🧵 While nearly one in three Americans takes a daily multivitamin, a large study challenges the belief that these supplements improve health or promote longevity.

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Studies Reveal Unexpected Brain Benefits of a Familiar Fruit

A 2024 double-blind trial found mango extract improved memory, focus, and mental speed—with no side effects.

But the real surprise is how quickly the benefits come.

🧵 THREAD Once considered exotic and only eaten in tropical climates, mangoes have become one of the world’s most popular fruits.

Often carrying the moniker of “king of fruits,” the mangoes’ abundant fiber and moisturizing properties have made it a trusted remedy for soothing digestion and promoting regularity for centuries.

Today, scientists are catching up to this ancient wisdom and discovering mango’s digestive benefits. Even more health-promoting effects, such as its brain-enhancing abilities, are being uncovered.

Your body can react to danger before it happens.

Brain scans show people tense up seconds before disturbing images appear—even when computers choose them at random.

Scientists now think this ancient response may connect to a hidden system deep inside the gut.

Could this “second brain” be steering your intuition?

🧵 THREAD We’ve all experienced intuition in some form or another.

The hunch of knowing without understanding why; the sense that something is right—or terribly wrong—before conscious thought catches up. Or a simple instinct that something is off about a stranger.

Intuition goes beyond superstition, serving as a sophisticated form of intelligence operating largely beneath conscious awareness.

Research reveals the key to great sleep was hiding inside your body all along.

No pills, no fancy devices — just your human self.

Scientists have discovered that gently stimulating a single nerve can quiet the stress response that keeps millions locked in restless nights.

In one clinical study, just eight weeks of stimulation helped chronic insomniacs sleep soundly again while easing anxiety and depression.

Some researchers now believe this nerve may be the body’s built-in switch for natural, restorative sleep. 🧵 Stimulating the vagus nerve may help people with insomnia sleep better by calming the nervous system and encouraging natural sleep rhythms.

Vagus nerve stimulation (VNS)—either mechanically with devices or by breathwork—is increasingly being explored as an alternative to conventional sleep treatments.

Popular Sugar Substitute Linked to Higher Risk of Stroke

What if that “healthy” sugar-free snack is quietly harming your brain?

New research reveals a dangerous link between a common sweetener and a higher risk of stroke.

And it gets worse—this sweetener also fuels inflammation, accelerates aging, and damages your cells.

What other health threats are hidden in the foods you trust every day? 🧵 A widely used sugar substitute found in some sugar-free and low-calorie foods may not be as benign as previously thought, according to a new study.

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Major Colonoscopy Study Reveals Surprising Result

Doctors long said colonoscopies prevent cancer. Every year, 15 million Americans get screened.

But what this study uncovered might make you think twice before you step into that exam room. 🧵 Although many view a colonoscopy as an uncomfortable or even scary procedure, around 15 million of them are carried out annually in the United States, and 60.6 percent of people aged 50 to 75 without a personal history of colorectal cancer have had one in the past 10 years.

It’s believed that a colonoscopy not only helps find cancer but also prevents cancer from developing from polyps.

Because of its high level of sensitivity and specificity, colonoscopies have been regarded as the gold standard for colon cancer screenings for a long time.

The Pill for Everything: Why Off-Label Gabapentin Prescriptions Are Soaring

It began as an anti-seizure drug.

Now it’s handed out for everything from hot flashes to back pain—95% of the time for uses the FDA never approved.

But when mixed with opioids, it can slow your breathing to a stop.

So why are millions still taking it every year? 🧵 What do hot flashes, back pain, and insomnia have in common? Increasingly, they all lead to the same prescription: gabapentin.

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The Unexpected Alzheimer’s Breakthrough

A common preservative may succeed where billion-dollar Alzheimer’s drugs have failed.

Cheap, safe, and remarkably practical.

With Alzheimer’s now the sixth-leading cause of death, could the solution really be this simple? 🧵 A food preservative used in sodas and thousands of other products may help improve memory and thinking skills in people with Alzheimer’s disease, raising the possibility that an inexpensive household chemical could help combat the nation’s sixth-leading cause of death.

A recent analysis of clinical trial data from 149 people with mild Alzheimer’s disease found that taking sodium benzoate daily for 24 weeks was linked to better thinking skills and lower levels of abnormal proteins in the blood—one of the disease’s hallmarks.

An apple could keep the doctor away in more ways than you’d think.

Researchers found that people who ate one every day were up to 52% less likely to suffer a stroke.

However, it turns out, the key compound hides in a part most people throw out. 🧵 “There’s a reason for the saying, ‘as American as apple pie.’ Apples have been woven into the fabric of American culture for centuries,” Lynsee Gibbons from the U.S. Apple Association told The Epoch Times.

In North America’s early history, apples were a lifeline, providing settlers with food, drink, and a means of survival. Modern research reveals that this humble fruit carries surprising health benefits.

A hidden virus from childhood can wake up decades later—and sometimes, it’s triggered by a shot.

One study found shingles risk spiked by nearly 80% in the weeks that followed.

Scientists say one natural therapy could quiet it again—without drugs or side effects. 🧵 If you’ve ever had chickenpox, you’re in good company—about 98 percent of adults in the United States share this experience. However, what many people don’t realize is that the virus responsible for chickenpox never truly leaves the body. Instead, it stays dormant in the nervous system, and for roughly 1 in 3 people, it can reactivate later in life as shingles.

Shingles, medically known as herpes zoster, affects more than 1 million people in America each year. Cases have increased more than fourfold over the past 60 years.

Anyone who has had chickenpox can later develop shingles, but the risk increases with age as the immune system naturally weakens. Recognizing the early signs and understanding different lifestyle choices can help you better manage the disease.

A woman covered in melanoma tumors was given one injection—into a single tumor.

Weeks later, every tumor across her body vanished.

It wasn’t luck. It was her immune system learning to fight back.

Here’s how researchers re-trained it to destroy cancer on its own. 🧵 A new class of cancer drug in development shrank the tumors in half of 12 advanced cancer patients in a clinical trial, avoiding severe side effects seen with previous versions of this class of drugs, according to a recent report.

The treatment uses CD40 agonist antibodies, a type of immunotherapy that uses the body’s immune system to attack cancer.

While this drug class has shown promise for two decades, development has been hampered by severe side effects, including widespread inflammation, low blood platelet counts, and liver toxicity—even at low doses.

The Real Reason 8 Hours of Sleep Still Leaves You Exhausted

Millions wake up drained even after a full night’s rest.

Doctors say your body may be working instead of healing—burning energy when it should be restoring it.

Studies now link this to early dementia and hidden metabolic damage.

What if your “good night’s sleep” is actually wearing you out? 🧵 For years, Patty Schmidt believed she was doing everything right.

She went to bed by 10 p.m., woke up at 6 a.m., avoided coffee after lunch, and stayed off screens before bed. Yet most mornings she woke up exhausted.

“I thought I was disciplined about sleep, but my body told a different story,” said Schmidt. “I would wake up groggy, push through the day, and crash again by midafternoon.”

Her experience points to a reality millions face: meeting the seven-to-nine-hour recommendation for sleep doesn’t guarantee you will feel rested.

High-THC Cannabis Products Linked to Immediate Psychosis and Addiction

Cannabis today is far stronger—and far more dangerous—than most people realize.

Just one hit of high-THC vapes or concentrates can trigger psychosis or schizophrenia symptoms within hours, according to a review of 221,000 people.

Hallucinations, paranoia, and delusions can strike almost instantly—and with THC levels pushing 90%, dependence is nearly inevitable.

🧵 THREAD As marijuana legalization spreads nationwide and young Americans increasingly view cannabis as harmless, new research reveals a paradox: Modern products such as vapes, dabs, and concentrates with high levels of tetrahydrocannabinol or THC, the main psychoactive ingredient, are triggering serious mental health problems at rates far higher than the marijuana of previous generations.

Scientists Accidentally Discover Laser-Free LASIK Alternative

A lab mistake revealed that a tiny electric current can soften the cornea like clay—then lock it into perfect focus.

In early tests, vision was reshaped in minutes.

And doctors were stunned: it showed signs of repairing eye damage once thought irreversible.

🧵 THREAD A chemistry professor trying to heat cartilage with electricity made a mistake that could change eye surgery.

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