AI Likely to Improve Health Care, Research Shows—But Not for Blacks and Ethnic Minorities
Artificial intelligence is rapidly expanding across health‑care functions—from scheduling and billing to risk prediction and patient‑facing chatbots. Recent studies reveal that many AI models systematically disadvantage Black and Hispanic patients, producing longer appointment waits, underdiagnosis, and inaccurate mental‑health assessments. The bias stems from training data that reflect historic inequities, algorithmic design choices, and the continued use of race‑based clinical formulas. Experts argue that careful, inclusive design and stronger regulatory oversight could turn AI into a tool for reducing, rather than widening, health disparities.
Financial Incentives, over Diagnosis, and Weak Oversight: Autism Claims Are Driving up Medicare Costs
A recent analysis reveals that Medicaid spending on applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy for autism has exploded, rising 561% to over $2.2 billion across eight states. The surge is driven by massive overdiagnosis, with prevalence estimates inflating from 1 in 150...
Viewpoint: ‘Crisis of Public Trust’: Autism Support Community Shocked RFK Continues to Peddle False Claims About the Danger of Vaccines
A newly released report urges Congress to hold oversight hearings and consider impeachment of officials such as Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for perpetuating vaccine misinformation. The report highlights a federal push to tie autism to prenatal acetaminophen use and the replacement of the...
Defying Death: The Immortality Movement Goes Mainstream
The longevity movement, once confined to ultra‑wealthy circles, is breaking into mainstream investment. Investor Boyang Wang, backing Vibe Science, highlights a new wave of bold research, including the controversial concept of brainless clones that could receive brain transplants. Venture capital...
How Criminals Are Using AI to Target Social Media Users and Steal Their Money and Confidential Data
Since ChatGPT’s public launch in late 2022, cybercriminals have weaponized large language models to automate and amplify phishing, deepfake creation, malware obfuscation, and vulnerability scanning. AI‑generated content makes scams appear more authentic, while AI‑tuned malware slips past traditional signatures. Researchers note...
How Big Health Brands Are Funding Online Medical Misinformation
A JAMA Network Open study by Yale researchers found that health‑related advertisers poured $35.7 million into 11 news sites flagged by NewsGuard for spreading false health information between 2021 and 2024. Overall ad spend on those sites reached $336 million, with major...
Millions Take Omega-3 Fish Oil for Brain Health. New Research Suggests It May Do the Opposite.
A new longitudinal analysis of the Alzheimer’s Disease Neuroimaging Initiative (ADNI) found that older adults who regularly take omega‑3 fish oil experienced faster cognitive decline than non‑users. The study employed linear mixed‑effects models over a decade‑long follow‑up, revealing no reduction...
Viewpoint: ‘Measles Is a Canary in the Healthcare Coal Mine’: Challenging RFK, Jr.’s Scare Campaign
U.S. health officials are alarmed by a sharp uptick in measles cases, describing the outbreak as a “canary in the coal mine” for the nation’s vaccination system. The article attributes the surge largely to a years‑long anti‑vaccine campaign spearheaded by...
Hantavirus Outbreak Research: Trump Administration Shut Down Study Last Year on Rodent-to-Human Transmission
In 2025 the Trump administration terminated funding for a pilot project that examined how hantavirus moves from rodents to humans. The study, run by the West African Center for Emerging Infectious Diseases, was part of the ten‑site CREID network that...
“Evidence for Puberty Suppression and Gender Affirming Hormones Limited’: British Doctors Group Questions Early Transitions but Also Opposes Blocker Ban
The British Medical Association (BMA) released a critique of the Cass review, reaffirming that the scientific evidence for puberty suppression and gender‑affirming hormones in young people is limited and uncertain. While the BMA acknowledges genuine risks such as osteoporosis and...
Anti-Vax Activists Falsely Blame COVID Vaccines for the Rising U.S. Cancer Rate Among Younger People.
The National Cancer Institute released data covering 2000‑2023 that show a steady rise in early‑onset cancers—those diagnosed in people under 50—in the United States. Anti‑vaccine activists seized on a 6.37% increase recorded between 2021 and 2023, a period coinciding with...
Despite Politicized Disinformation, Midwest AI Data Centers Are Fueling a Solar Energy Boom
Midwest AI data centers are dramatically increasing regional electricity demand, prompting a rapid expansion of solar installations. Farmers and landowners are signing solar leases to secure steady income as tariffs hurt traditional crop markets. Fossil‑fuel interests are financing disinformation campaigns...
Overmedicalization? RFK Jr.’s Antidepressant Crackdown Raises Conflict Questions over His Fee Stake in Wisner Baum, the Tort Firm Built on...
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., now heading the U.S. Health and Human Services Agency, unveiled a "MAHA Action Plan" to curb psychiatric overprescribing, especially among children, and to promote non‑drug therapies. The initiative follows his controversial statements linking antidepressants to mass...
Viewpoint: Surge of Climate Misinformation Traced to Right Wing and Anti-Wind Activists
A joint report by UK think‑tank CASM Technology and WindEurope uncovered a coordinated network of right‑wing politicians, anti‑wind activists, and media outlets spreading false claims about wind energy. Over 18 months the group posted more than 40,000 messages, driving 6.3 million...
Seeds of Power: China Turns to Genetic Engineering to Become Global Superpower
China is intensifying control over seed genetics, using hybrid breeding and GM technologies to narrow yield gaps with the United States and cut import dependence on corn and soybeans. The global seed market is dominated by Bayer, Corteva, Syngenta and...
When Superbugs Threaten Vulnerable Children: Can AI Help Solve Antibiotic Resistance?
A wave of drug‑resistant bloodstream infections is killing newborns in Southeast Asia, highlighting the accelerating global antibiotic resistance crisis. The World Health Organization warns that the pipeline for new antibiotics is dangerously thin, leaving clinicians with few treatment options. MIT...
Transforming Farming and Nutrition with AI and Robotics? Larry Ellison’s Half-Billion-Dollar Hawaii Greenhouse Dream Goes Bust
Larry Ellison has poured over $500 million into Sensei Ag’s high‑tech greenhouse complex on Lanai, Hawaii, promising AI‑driven crop breeding and robotic harvesting to reshape global food production. The venture, eight years in development, has struggled to deploy its advertised sensors,...
FDA’s Expedited Drug Reviews Are Hailed in some Quarters but Other Approval Practices Are Problematic
In July 2025 the FDA launched the Commissioner’s National Priority Voucher (CNPV) pilot to slash drug review times from six‑to‑eight months down to one‑or‑two months, issuing 17 vouchers for therapies ranging from cancer to cholesterol drugs. Commissioner Marty Makary later...
‘Conflict Entrepreneurs’ Are Driving Disinformation and Shaping Public Opinion
The article highlights a new class of influencers—dubbed “conflict entrepreneurs”—who deliberately stir controversy to capture attention and monetize polarized discourse. These actors thrive in environments where brand messaging is fragmented by user‑generated content and declining trust, often pulling brands into...
Vaccine Shootout at the CDC
President Trump recently reshaped the CDC leadership by nominating Dr. Erica Schwartz as the agency’s director, signaling a pro‑vaccine stance. At the same time, he appointed Dr. Sara Brenner, an FDA deputy known for her “MAHA mom” advocacy, as senior counselor...
Singularity Crisis Ahead? Can Super Babies Save Us From Rogue AI Geniuses?
Mathematician Tsvi Benson‑Tilsen, a former MIRI researcher, says even top AI experts cannot guarantee that superintelligent systems won’t act against humanity. He argues the “singularity” could arrive before alignment solutions are found, leaving humanity vulnerable. As an alternative, he envisions...
As Vaccine Rejectionism Spreads, Measles May Be Taking a More Dangerous Turn
Measles cases are resurging globally as vaccine hesitancy fuels new outbreaks. The CDC recorded 2,285 confirmed cases in 2025 and 1,575 by March 2026 across 31 U.S. states, while Australia, Indonesia, India and several other countries report rising incidence. Experts...
Immortal Dragons: The Quest to ‘Make Death Optional’
Immortal Dragons, a Singapore‑based longevity fund founded by 34‑year‑old CEO Boyang Wang, secured $40 million—$4 million from friends and family and $36 million of Wang’s own money—to back moonshot biotech projects. The fund’s portfolio includes Frontier Bio, which is developing 3D bio‑fabrication techniques...
GLP Podcast: ‘Safe Injection Sites’: Enabling Drug Addiction or Saving Lives?
In this episode of the Facts and Fallacies podcast, host Cameron English and medical toxicologist Dr. Liza Lockwood debate the merits of safe injection sites as a response to the U.S. opioid overdose crisis. They examine arguments that such facilities...
How RFK, Jr.’s False Vaccine Claims Are Holding up $600 Million to Fight Diseases in Poor Countries
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is blocking the release of roughly $600 million earmarked for vaccines to low‑income nations by pressuring Gavi, the global vaccine alliance. He claims U.S. shots contain obsolete, unsafe ingredients and wants the same formulations used abroad. A...
Misinformation and Climate Change Are Endangering Summer Watermelons
Watermelon breeding faces mounting pressure from climate volatility, rising disease pressure and a shrinking toolbox of crop‑protection chemicals. The crop’s narrow genetic diversity makes it difficult to improve polygenic traits like sweetness, yield and stress tolerance without compromising quality. Breeders...
The FDA Wants to Make Many Popular Prescription Drugs OTC—A Great Idea. Here’s Why It’s Unlikely to Happen
FDA Commissioner Marty Makary argues that most prescription drugs should be reclassified as over‑the‑counter unless safety concerns exist. The article highlights how prescription status inflates prices by routing purchases through insurance, citing lower cash prices for OTC versions of Claritin,...
Viewpoint — Food-Fear World: The Latest Activist Scientists Campaign: Cancer-Causing Additives
A BMJ study led by French researcher Mathilde Touvier claims that six common food‑preservative additives are linked to a modest increase in overall cancer risk, based on an observational analysis of over 100,000 French participants. The German Federal Institute for...
5 Myths About Summer Dehydration that Could Damage Your Health — or Even Kill You
A recent article debunks five common dehydration myths, clarifying that coffee does not dehydrate, food can be a major source of fluid, and sports drinks are useful only for intense activity. It also challenges the one‑size‑fits‑all advice of eight glasses...
How Utah Became the Country’s Supplement Capital — and a Haven for Unregulated, Ineffective and Fake Products
In 2024 Utah's dietary‑supplement industry was valued at over $16 billion, making it the state’s third‑largest sector behind tech and tourism. The state now hosts more than 300 nutraceutical companies, earning the nickname “supplement capital” of the United States. The Dietary...
Viewpoint: How ‘Health Care Guru’ Joe Rogan Circumvented the FDA’s Skepticism on Psychedelics
Joe Rogan directly messaged President Donald Trump about the therapeutic potential of psychedelics, prompting the president to sign an executive order that fast‑tracks FDA review of these drugs. The order creates a priority‑voucher system that accelerates approvals for psychedelic manufacturers,...
Nanoplastics in Drinking Water: MAHA Activists Forge Science-Based Bipartisan Coalition
The EPA has released a draft rule that formally adds microplastics and pharmaceutical residues to its list of drinking‑water contaminants, requiring utilities to monitor but not yet set removal limits. The proposal marks the first federal acknowledgment of nanoplastics as...
Trump’s America First Health Aid Cuts: Retrenchment Has Already Hit Global Malaria, HIV, TB, and Polio Programs
Under President Donald Trump’s 2025 “America First” agenda, the United States froze a portion of its foreign development aid, prompting the termination of several global health programs. The cuts threaten malaria, HIV, tuberculosis and polio initiatives, with USAID projecting up...
AI-Based Tool Could Detect and Reduce Online Misinformation
Researchers at University College London have unveiled Diet-MisRAT, an AI‑driven tool that assesses the risk of online nutrition misinformation. Unlike traditional fact‑checkers, it evaluates content on four axes—Inaccuracy, Incompleteness, Deceptiveness, and Health Harm—to generate a composite risk score. The system...
Wellness Grifter Physician Turned Wellness Influencer Out as Surgeon General Nominee
President Donald Trump announced the nomination of Fox News contributor and radiologist Dr. Nicole Saphier to be the next U.S. Surgeon General, replacing the stalled candidacy of wellness influencer Dr. Casey Means. Means, a Stanford‑trained physician turned author, faced Senate...
The Tech Billionaires Behind the Immortality Movement
Tech magnates are pouring billions into the quest for human longevity. Peter Thiel has long championed plasma‑based rejuvenation, while Sam Altman committed $180 million of personal wealth to Retro Biosciences, a startup targeting age reversal. Jeff Bezos backs Altos Labs, which pursues stem‑cell therapies to extend...
Anti-Vaccine Activists Are Now the Majority in RFK, Jr.’s CDC Vaccine Panel
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has added four right‑wing, anti‑vaccine groups as liaison members to the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). The new charter expands ACIP’s remit to probe vaccine safety gaps and cumulative...
How America’s Medical System Encourages Psychiatric Overdiagnosis
Psychiatric diagnoses in the United States have surged across all age groups, with 59.3 million adults and nearly half of adolescents meeting criteria for at least one mental disorder in 2022. Proponents argue broader criteria improve detection, yet critics contend that...
The Myths of “Process”: What Science Says About the “Dangers’ of Synthetic Products and Ultra-Processed Foods
The article by Josh Bloom argues that the terms “synthetic” and “ultra‑processed” are rhetorical tools rather than scientific indicators of risk. Both labels focus on how a molecule or food is made, not on its chemical structure or nutrient profile....
IV Vitamin Therapy Could Change Your Life — by Killing You
A Mexican IV vitamin therapy clinic in Hermosillo saw eight of 11 patients die after receiving unsupervised vitamin drips, which authorities suspect were contaminated with bacteria. The treatment, marketed as a quick fix for dehydration, fatigue, and hangovers, has been...
Word Games: How Moderna Is Selling Its Newest Vaccine without Using the “V” Word
Moderna’s $776 million federal award for a bird‑flu vaccine is under scrutiny after U.S. officials targeted mRNA technology, prompting the company to warn it may halt late‑stage vaccine programs. Simultaneously, Moderna and Merck are advancing an mRNA‑based cancer treatment, which Merck...
Viewpoint: Health Experts Engage MAHA: Shared Concerns, Differing Views on What Constitutes Evidence
At a national public‑health meeting, MAHA leaders joined physicians and public‑health professionals for a rare, good‑faith dialogue about evidence and communication. The MAHA speakers relied heavily on storytelling, while the health experts emphasized data‑driven logic. The discussion highlighted that effective...
Blocked Arteries, Kidney Stones, Nausea, Constipation, Fatigue: Long List of Health Problems Caused by Too Much Vitamin D
Recent research highlights that excessive vitamin D intake can trigger hypercalcemia, leading to calcium deposits in arteries and soft tissues. The condition raises the risk of kidney stones, nausea, fatigue, muscle weakness, and, in severe cases, kidney failure or fatal...
Viewpoint: The Herbicide Glyphosate Isn’t Perfect. Banning It Would Be Far Worse.
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear Monsanto v. Durnell on April 27, 2026, a case that could set precedent for thousands of glyphosate lawsuits. While plaintiffs argue the herbicide caused non‑Hodgkin’s lymphoma, the EPA and most global regulators still deem...
How Pediatricians Are Navigating America’s Surge of Health Misinformation
Pediatricians across the United States are confronting a sharp rise in vaccine misinformation that has been amplified by the Covid‑19 pandemic and high‑profile political figures. Anti‑vaccine sentiment, once marginal, now enjoys mainstream visibility, with Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr....
Back to the Vax — Is the Measles Surge Testing MAHA’s Vaccine Rejectionism?
Measles cases in the United States have surged to levels not seen in decades, with the CDC reporting 1,748 infections by April 17, 2026—likely an undercount. The spike has prompted a noticeable shift among some vaccine‑hesitant parents, especially followers of...
Boy Kibble: Muscle-Building Protein Maxxing Is the Latest Male Health Delusion
Marketers are flooding the market with protein‑centric products—protein popcorn, water, coffee—under the banner of “protein maxxing” or “boy kibble,” aimed at young men chasing muscular physiques. Nutrition scientists say most U.S. adults already meet or exceed the recommended protein intake,...
Wellness Influencer Nonsense: No, Nicotine Does Not Boost Cognition and Productivity, but It Can Damage Your Health
Wellness influencers are promoting nicotine patches and pouches as cognitive enhancers, productivity boosters, and weight‑loss aids. Scientific reviews show only modest improvements in attention or fine motor skills for some users, while many studies find neutral or negative effects in...
Kennedy’s CDC Blocks Publication of Study that Shows Vaccines Reduce Hospitalizations by 50%, Then Misrepresents Why
The CDC’s flagship Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) blocked a study that found COVID‑19 vaccines cut emergency‑room visits and hospitalizations by roughly 50% among healthy adults last winter. The paper had cleared internal scientific review but was halted after...
Viewpoint: ‘Make America Pregnant Again’ — Trump Guts Support for Birth Control to Placate the Right’s Birth Obsession
President Trump’s administration has quietly released new Department of Health and Human Services funding guidelines that effectively dismantle the Title X family‑planning program. The rules restrict the use of federal dollars for affordable contraception, aligning the program with anti‑abortion and pronatalist...