HHS Secretary RFK Jr. Asserts Keto ‘Cures’ Schizophrenia, Doubling Down on Unverified Metabolic Theories
Following his January declaration of an end to the “war on protein” and “saturated fats,” Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is now pivoting toward the ketogenic diet as a primary intervention for severe mental illness. On Wednesday, Kennedy claimed that the metabolic dietary regimen could “cure” schizophrenia—a statement medical experts were […]
Measles outbreak in South Carolina linked to rare, ‘irreversible’ brain swelling in children
South Carolina’s ongoing measles epidemic has taken a harrowing turn. State health officials confirmed Wednesday that children infected in the recent outbreak are now developing encephalitis—a severe and occasionally fatal inflammatory brain disorder. The complication, characterized by brain swelling, can manifest in devastating ways, including convulsions, permanent intellectual disabilities, and death. While the exact number […]
Five Measles Cases Confirmed in Lancaster: Cocalico Schools and Arts Academy Under Warning
The Cocalico School District and the Lancaster Academy of Performing Arts are assisting the state Department of Health with contact tracing following the confirmation of five measles cases in Lancaster County on Monday. According to district spokesman Allison Ohline, individuals in two Cocalico School District buildings were impacted. Ohline stated the district received a call […]
South Carolina Measles Outbreak Hits Record 876 Cases: Is the Spread Finally Slowing?
With 876 confirmed cases, South Carolina’s measles outbreak has become the worst in the United States in decades. While the virus is still spreading, the latest data is beginning to show some encouraging signals. The Trajectory of the Outbreak The epidemic first began in October and, within just 16 weeks, surpassed the scale of the […]
Ave Maria University Measles Outbreak: 20 Cases Confirmed on Campus
By Maddie Herron, Haley Zarcone, and Brinkley Hill The Collier County campus of Ave Maria University is currently grappling with a growing measles epidemic. As of Tuesday morning, the Mater Dei Clinic—the primary medical facility serving the town—reported nine additional confirmed cases, with further test results still pending. While the clinic has attested that every […]
Preventing Seven Million Cancers: The ‘Powerful Opportunity’ to Save Lives
The ‘Powerful Opportunity’ to Stop Seven Million Cancers Every Year By James Gallagher If you were told that four out of every ten cancers currently being diagnosed across the globe simply didn’t have to happen, you might find it hard to believe. Yet, a landmark investigation has revealed that we are sitting on a “powerful […]
6 Daily Hip Exercises to Restore Strength After 55 — Expert Advice
If you want to stay balanced and mobile as you age, paying attention to your hips is non-negotiable. Your hips are the cornerstone of your movement, and the good news is that you can strengthen them just by weaving specific daily activities into your routine. We spoke with the pros who explain six daily exercises […]
How Confused Immunization Messaging is Fueling the Anti-Vax Agenda (2026)
Over the past year, I’ve found it increasingly difficult to write about vaccination policy. It is a genuine challenge to separate objective reality from the surrounding noise, especially amidst a constant stream of policy maneuvers, tactical adjustments, and perplexing public messages. I certainly cannot blame laypeople, particularly the parents of small children for feeling utterly […]
Experts Warn Ultra-Processed Foods Are Fueling a Global “Chronic Disease Pandemic”
A growing chorus of scientists now says ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are a major driver of what they describe as a “chronic disease pandemic”, and they are pointing the finger squarely at powerful food companies. In a recent paper in The Lancet, 43 researchers accuse parts of the food industry of prioritising profit over public health […]
Global Fight Against Cervical Cancer Threatened by US Funding Freeze
In 2011, Maina Modu, an immunization officer in Borno, a northeastern state of Nigeria, experienced a loss that would forever shape his mission in life. His wife, Hauwa, succumbed to cervical cancer, one of 349,000 preventable deaths women face worldwide each year. Her passing left a void that stretched beyond the walls of their home, […]