HEALTH
Detours and Missteps on the Road to Medical Advances
In my last Brownstone article: The Rise of the Meme Disease, I cast the healthcare profession that I have devoted my life to in a very unfavorable light. However, before everyone writes off the healthcare industry as a total fraud, let me assure you that there are instances where medical advancements […]
Study: 560-610 Minutes of Weekly Exercise May Cut Cardiovascular Risk by Over 30%
A study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine found that adults who exercised 560 to 610 minutes per week had a more than 30% lower risk of cardiovascular disease compared with inactive individuals, according to web sources [1][2]. Current World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines recommending 150 minutes of moderate […]
Five things to know about pesticides, cancer and a pending Supreme Court ruling
After years of lawsuits against agrichemical companies and battles over environmental regulations, the nation’s highest court is expected to rule this summer on a case that could significantly alter the pesticide industry. The U.S. Supreme Court is expected to rule next month on whether lawsuits can be brought against pesticide […]
Scientists Say 7 Days of Meditation Can Rewire Your Brain
Story at-a-glance What if the mental patterns you’ve been struggling with for years could begin to shift in just a single week? It sounds like an overstatement, but recent research suggests your brain is far more adaptable than you might think, and the timeline for meaningful change is much shorter […]
Secret Trial of Pfizer RSV Vaccine Killed Two Infants in the 1960s — Their Families Just Sued the U.S. Government
The families of two Black infants who died in a 1960s government RSV vaccine trial have filed a federal lawsuit, alleging researchers enrolled the children without parental knowledge or consent. The suit also claims tissue samples from the deceased babies later contributed to the development of modern RSV vaccines. The […]
WHO Chief Swears Ebola Outbreak “Can Be Stopped”
The World Health Organization (WHO) Chief has said he swears that the Ebola outbreak “can be stopped.” Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has arrived in the Democratic Republic of Congo, proclaiming that the spread of this disease can be stopped, so long as warring faction lay down their weapons and commit to […]
Big Toothpaste’s dirty secret: 90% of brands contain cancer-causing heavy metals
The investigation: What was found and why it matters In May 2026, Lead Safe Mama, an advocacy organization focused on consumer safety, updated their report about testing results that sent shockwaves through the oral care industry last year. The analysis of 51 popular toothpaste brands revealed a troubling pattern: 90% […]
Synthetic Milk: Children Must Not Become Experimental Subjects
A new study in Scientific Reports serves as a serious warning to regulators, physicians, parents and public health officials about synthetic biology-derived foods, including synthetic milk. The study found that the molecular composition of synthetic milk was not equivalent to milk from cows. The differences were measurable, extensive and biologically […]
What Happens to Your Brain When You Ditch Your Cellphone for 3 Days?
Story at-a-glance Ever feel like your cellphone is glued to your hand? It’s tough to put it down, but what if you took a break for three days — would your brain cheer or rebel? Cellphones are part of daily life for most, but too much time on them interferes […]
Paraquat poison: The toxic herbicide still killing Americans while EPA looks the other way
In this quiet southeast corner of the state, home to roughly 20,000 people surrounded by forest and farmland, a deadly secret hangs in the air. The Sipcam Agro plant here processes the toxic herbicide paraquat, making it the largest single emitter of the chemical in the entire United States. And […]
