Story at-a-glance Mental health issues are becoming more widespread, with depression and anxiety leading the way. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that about 280 million people live with depression worldwide,1 while 301 million deal with anxiety.2 In the U.S. alone, about one in five adults is affected by some form of […]
Story at-a-glance In the modern era of medicine, where innovation is often equated with progress, many people assume that the dominant healthcare model in the United States reflects the best that science has to offer. Yet despite this, chronic illness continues to rise, and more Americans than ever rely on […]
Story at-a-glance Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a chronic condition affecting millions globally, characterized by inflammation and damage to the gastrointestinal tract. It comes in two types — Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis — and when left untreated, your risk for serious complications like bowel obstruction, fistulas, or colorectal cancer, […]
Story at-a-glance Your body doesn’t need large amounts of zinc, but without a steady daily supply, your health quietly begins to unravel. This trace mineral is involved in immune protection, tissue repair, hormone balance, and cellular growth — yet your body has no way to store it long-term. That means […]
Story at-a-glance Chronic illness has become a normal part of everyday life for many Americans. You likely know someone living with heart disease, diabetes, autoimmune issues, or ongoing mental health challenges. These problems are showing up earlier, lasting longer, and affecting more people than in the past. While many factors […]
Story at-a-glance From birth, we are taught that vaccines were one of the most remarkable discoveries in history, and were so safe and effective that many now unimaginable plagues vanished with few to no side effects occurring in the process. In truth, give or take, every part of that mythology […]
Story at-a-glance We’re always told that vaccines were a medical marvel that safely ended the dark age of infectious disease. However, when the actual records are examined, they often abjectly failed to prevent those diseases, and worse still, frequently caused outbreaks and severely injured many of the recipients. This in part […]
Story at-a-glance Chronic inflammation and cancer are health challenges that affect millions of individuals worldwide. Inflammation is your body’s natural response to injury or infection, characterized by redness, swelling and pain. However, when inflammation becomes persistent, it leads to tissue damage and contributes to the development of various diseases, including […]
Story at-a-glance The American Cancer Society (ACS) estimates that 618,120 Americans will die from cancer in 2025, averaging 1,700 deaths per day.1 While conventional cancer treatments like surgery, chemotherapy, radiation and immunotherapy remain the standard approach, these methods focus exclusively on eliminating cancer cells. These interventions also come with significant side […]
Story at-a-glance By now, most people around the world have heard of Ozempic and Wegovy, which are GLP-1 receptor agonists. These drugs, originally made for treating Type 2 diabetes, cause rapid weight loss, thus attracting individuals who have been struggling to lose weight for a long time. In fact, the […]