How did this serving of E-Coli reach your family? The supply chain from field to the supermarket is a long one, with many potential points along the way for contamination to occur. Where did the lettuce pick up E-Coli 0145, a pathogen found primarily in cattle and wildlife feces? High concentration of cattle and manure […]

BABY BOOMERS FACE ALZHEIMER’S EPIDEMIC. This disease is now the seventh deadliest illness. People under the age of 65 are inexplicably stricken with so-called “early-onset Alzheimer’s. CLEARLY SOMETHING IS WRONG. But what? Alzheimer’s is NOT a normal part of aging, any more than autism is a “stage” that children commonly go through. WHAT IS ALZHEIMER’S? […]

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is the ability of a microorganism (like bacteria, viruses, and some parasites) to stop an antimicrobial (such as antibiotics, antivirals and antimalarials) from working against it. As a result, standard treatments become ineffective, infections persist and may spread to others. “A lack of effective antibiotics is as serious a security threat as […]

The immune system may be either overly aggressive in general, or may fail to distinguish between self and non-self – between you and the bad guys. One’s own tissues and systems come under attack. The resulting symptoms depend on the system being attacked. The immune system is set up to produce antibodies against a wide […]

FLESH-EATING DISEASE. Invasive Group A Strep cases are rising, but the reason is a medical mystery. Group A streptococcus, a common cause of flesh-eating disease, has been on the rise. It can literally happen to anybody! The disease is caused by several bacteria and can be fatal if it’s not dealt with quickly. The immune […]

You’re thinking about your current quality of life and what you will be forced to deal with in the long term. You are part of a generation that associates good health with the bigger picture. Mental health and happiness are important to you, while things like physical appearance are of less concern. You are aware […]