People have been searching for a way to lengthen life for centuries. Research1 into the lifestyle choices made by people in the Seventh-day Adventist church has identified several factors contributing to their long lives, with men living an average 7.3 years longer and women an average 4.4 years longer than non-Adventists in the same geographical… Read More »
Americans’ satisfaction with their personal lives reached a near-record low in 2024, with just 47% expressing high satisfaction. The finding, from a Gallup poll,1 suggests economic uncertainty is to blame, but finances are just one factor in finding happiness. Physical health, social connections and a sense of purpose also play a role, as do other,… Read More »
Antibiotic-resistant infections are a vastly underestimated health threat. An estimated 35,000 Americans die each year from drug-resistant infections.1 Globally, the death toll attributed to drug-resistant infections could be as high as 4.95 million annually,2 and it’s only getting worse. Agriculture has played a central role in this trend. As of 2020, 69% of the U.S.… Read More »
Editor’s Note: This article is a reprint. It was originally published September 13, 2017. Cholesterol is a waxy substance found in nearly every cell of your body and is essential to good health. Your body uses it to make hormones, protect your cell membranes, digest food and manufacture vitamin D after exposure to the sun.… Read More »
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sued Pfizer, alleging the Big Pharma giant lied about the effectiveness of its COVID-19 vaccine.1 In addition to misrepresenting the shot’s efficacy, the suit claims Pfizer attempted to censor public discussion related to the shot. “Pfizer engaged in false, deceptive and misleading acts and practices by making unsupported claims regarding… Read More »
It’s bad enough that drug companies are allowed to market prescription drugs directly to consumers via all sorts of media, but now Eli Lilly is taking it a step further still. The maker of the weight loss drugs Zepbound and Mounjaro has launched a telehealth platform to connect patients with prescribers, thereby making it easier… Read More »