Seeds of Profit
The modern food system, characterized by industrial agriculture and the globalization of seed production, has had profound implications for the nutritional content of our fruits and vegetables. Over the past century, decades of...
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Supplements and Safety
The dietary supplement industry has seen a meteoric rise in popularity, with millions of Americans turning to these products for a boost to their health. However, the unregulated nature of the industry has raised significant...
Cured by Camel Nanobodies
In a scientific discovery that has the potential to revolutionize therapies and diagnostic procedures, researchers have discovered a new class of antibodies derived from camels and llamas - nanobodies. These tiny antibodies,...
A Million Cuts
India faces an alarming rise in Caesarean Section deliveries, casting long shadows over maternal and infant health. The country grapples with this epidemic due to a myriad of factors like the lack of standardized protocols,...
Eating You Alive
Eating You Alive is a documentary that explores the impact of food choices on health and wellness. It argues that a plant-based diet can be the answer to many chronic diseases, and that the current healthcare system is focused...
The Most Faked Foods In The World
Food fraud is a billion-dollar industry, and some of our most beloved delicacies are unfortunately prime targets. Here's a closer look at foods commonly subjected to fakery: Truffles: These luxurious fungi, prized for their...
The Poison in Us All
In the realm of modern industry and innovation, there exists a hidden menace that transcends borders and infiltrates our daily lives, leaving a toxic trail that we are only beginning to comprehend. Per- and Polyfluorinated...
The Quest for Sleep
This insightful exploration of the multifaceted world of sleep begins with a deep dive into the science of sleep, uncovering the intricate biological and neurological processes that govern our sleep-wake cycle. Expert voices...
Junk Food: The Dark Side of the Food Industry
The global obesity epidemic has become a critical health issue, affecting millions of lives and burdening healthcare systems worldwide. This documentary sheds light on the alarming...
The Spanish Flu: An Invisible Enemy
1918 was an "unprecedented" time in human history: World War I was still raging, and a deadly plague was about to unleash itself onto the planet. The 1918 Spanish flu pandemic...
A Bittersweet Deal: The Diabetes Business
For the last 40 to 50 years, the number of people with diabetes worldwide has nearly quadrupled. It’s called the silent epidemic (over 400 million people have diabetes), it’s...
Globesity
Over the last 40 years, a silent epidemic has slowly been making millions of people very sick. Obesity is a major global health problem; it is estimated that by 2030, half the world will be obese or overweight. The film...
The Journey of Humankind: Cheating Death
There has only been one constant companion to humanity's epic journey throughout history, and that's death. We have conquered many challenges, made massive progress, yet today, we...
Poisoned Land: The Rural Rise of Parkinson's
Parkinson's Disease is a progressive neurological disorder that has no cure. It causes extreme stiffness in the limbs and uncontrollable shaking and tremors, among other symptoms. It...