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Antidepressants and Your Heart: The Hidden Risks of Long-Term Use - AI Podcast

31 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Story at-a-glance Long-term antidepressant use significantly increases the risk of sudden cardiac death, with risk doubling after six or more years ...

It's Never Too Late: Lowering Your Risk of Fracture and Heart Disease - AI Podcast

31 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Story at-a-glance Recent research shows that adults in their mid-60s with healthier diets and lifestyle habits had significantly lower rates of hip ...

COPD & Stress: The Hidden Link Worsening Your Symptoms - AI Podcast

31 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Story at-a-glance Research shows perceived stress significantly worsens COPD symptoms, with high stress levels quadrupling the risk of serious flare...

How Regular Exercise Boosts Brainpower at Any Age - AI Podcast

30 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Story at-a-glance Cognitive decline is on the rise among Americans of all ages, leading to memory loss, trouble focusing, and poor decision-making. ...

Curcumin Supports Brain Function, Gut Health, and Energy - AI Podcast

30 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Story at-a-glance Curcumin, the active compound in turmeric, targets inflammation at its source by interacting with biological systems that regulate...

Why Suppressing Autoimmune Symptoms Can Make You Sicker - AI Podcast

30 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

STORY AT-A-GLANCE Treating illnesses by suppressing symptoms frequently precipitates far more severe diseases which have rippled out throughout our ...

How Food Additives Can Cause Diabetes - AI Podcast

29 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Story at-a-glance Studies show that mixtures of food additives in ultraprocessed foods increase Type 2 diabetes risk, even for those following other...

Sucralose Might Be the Reason You Can't Lose Weight - AI Podcast

29 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Story at-a-glance A recent study shows that sucralose activates brain regions tied to hunger and food motivation, leaving your body in a state of co...

Stayin' Alive: The Life-Saving Power of Hands-Only CPR - AI Podcast

29 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Story at-a-glance Survival rates for cardiac arrest victims go down by 10% with each minute of delay Only 42% of bystanders perform cardiopulmonary ...

Toddler Nutrition Truth: Why Plant-Based Milks Fall Short - AI Podcast

28 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Story at-a-glance Plant-based milks significantly reduce essential nutrients in toddlers' diets, even when fortified; research shows calcium, vitami...

Beyond Statins: Lowering Cholesterol Naturally and Safely - AI Podcast

28 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Story at-a-glance Cholesterol is essential for hormone production, brain function, and cell health, and about 80% of it is made by your body — not...

The Real Benefits of Your Post-Workout Cool Down - AI Podcast

28 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Story at-a-glance Cooling down after exercise is not essential for everyone, but it offers benefits for blood pressure regulation and circulation, e...

Is Your High-Fat Diet Fueling Breast Cancer? - AI Podcast

27 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Story at-a-glance Eating a high-fat diet (defined as 60% of daily calories) significantly increases your risk of developing breast cancer and accele...

Peeing Too Often? Uncovering Causes and Natural Solutions - AI Podcast

27 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Story at-a-glance Frequent urination (more than eight times daily) often signals underlying health issues like urinary tract infections (UTIs), diab...

Why Some Dodge Food Poisoning and Others Don't - AI Podcast

27 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Story at-a-glance Your gut microbiome plays a central role in determining whether you get food poisoning, even if you eat the same contaminated meal...

Modern Living: The Silent Sabotage of Our Health - AI Podcast

26 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Story at-a-glance Switching from butter, lard and tallow to seed oils (like soybean, corn and canola) drastically increased omega-6 consumption, fue...

How Vitamin D Protects Your Brain from Parkinson's - AI Podcast

26 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Story at-a-glance Vitamin D may play a protective role in Parkinson's disease, with clinical trials showing improvements in balance and mobility for...

The Weight Training and Dementia Prevention Link - AI Podcast

24 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Story at-a-glance A study from Brazil's State University of Campinas found twice-weekly weight training for six months preserved brain regions vulne...

The Truth About Fluid Restriction in Heart Failure - AI Podcast

24 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Story at-a-glance New data from the largest clinical trial on this topic shows no improvement in symptoms, hospitalizations, or survival with fluid ...

Why Smokers Face More Surgery Complications - AI Podcast

24 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Story at-a-glance Smoking before surgery significantly increases complications; current smokers have a 14% higher risk of post-surgical problems lik...

Your Balance Predicts Heart and Brain Health - AI Podcast

23 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Story at-a-glance Balance is a foundational skill your body uses constantly, from standing up and reaching to walking across a room. It's also a pow...

Start Small: How Tiny Food Changes Lead to Big Results - AI Podcast

23 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Story at-a-glance Research shows setting smaller, more achievable dietary goals like "eat one more portion" is more effective than the standard "fiv...

Corticosteroids: Wonder Drug or Hidden Danger? - AI Podcast

23 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Story at-a-glance Corticosteroids are widely used in medicine, but their safety has long been questioned, with more and more dangers being discovere...

Heart Health at 50: Adding Years to Your Life - AI Podcast

22 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Story at-a-glance Five major heart risk factors at age 50 (high blood pressure, imbalanced cholesterol, diabetes, obesity and smoking) reduce your l...

Soda's Silent Attack: How Sweet Drinks Weaken Your Bones - AI Podcast

22 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Story at-a-glance Daily soda drinkers have a 4.69 times higher fracture risk compared to non-drinkers; even one to two sodas weekly increase the ris...

Heart Attack Warning Signs You Might Be Missing: It Starts in Your Gut - AI Podcast

22 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Story at-a-glance A specific gut microbiome pattern was found to help predict future heart attacks in coronary heart disease patients, offering a ne...

Microplastics Are the Missing Link in Chronic Disease - AI Podcast

21 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Story at-a-glance Research links microplastic exposure to chronic diseases like high blood pressure, stroke, and diabetes, ranking among the top 10 ...

Grow Your Own Groceries: The Kitchen Scrap Secret - AI Podcast

21 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Story at-a-glance Many common vegetables like green onions, bok choy and celery regrow from scraps using just water and sunlight Regrowing kitchen s...

Air Quality Threat: Millions Unaware of Toxic Exposure - AI Podcast

21 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Story at-a-glance Research shows that 1,848 counties throughout America lack air quality monitoring stations, leaving over 50.7 million citizens una...

Can Vitamin D Be Your Blood Pressure Solution? - AI Podcast

20 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Research shows that optimizing your vitamin D level can lower systolic blood pressure within weeks People with low vitamin D levels saw the most dram...

Your Immune System Holds the Key to Cancer Defense - AI Podcast

20 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Story at-a-glance Cancer is affecting younger individuals more than before. There's even a case wherein a 13-year-old has developed metastatic pancr...

Did a Common Weed Killer Cause Parkinson's? The Paraquat Story - AI Podcast

20 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Story at-a-glance Syngenta agreed to settle thousands of lawsuits filed by farmers diagnosed with Parkinson's disease after paraquat exposure, signa...

Alzheimer's Breakthrough: Kefir Shows Significant Memory Gains - AI Podcast

19 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Story at-a-glance Alzheimer's disease affects memory and cognition, with the number of cases globally expected to reach more than 150 million by 205...

Bay Leaves: Lower Blood Sugar Naturally - AI Podcast

19 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Story at-a-glance According to research, consuming as little as 1 gram of bay leaves daily can lower fasting glucose by up to 26% and reduces LDL ch...

Microplastic Inhalation: Are Your Lungs at Risk? - AI Podcast

17 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Story at-a-glance Microplastics are tiny plastic particles less than 5 millimeters in size, found everywhere in the environment, and capable of accu...

Knee Pain No More: Simple Exercises for Lasting Relief - AI Podcast

17 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Story at-a-glance Knee pain affects one in four U.S. adults and often stems from osteoarthritis, a degenerative joint condition that causes stiffnes...

The Link Between Snacking and Stunted Growth - AI Podcast

17 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Story at-a-glance Research shows constant snacking disrupts children's growth hormone rhythms, reducing bone development by up to 17% compared to st...

The Overlooked Cancer Cure the Medical Establishment Forgot - AI Podcast

16 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Story at-a-glance Dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) is a potent compound known for treating a wide range of "incurable" musculoskeletal, neurological, infec...

Slow Down! Why Your Fast Eating Habit Might Be Hurting You - AI Podcast

16 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Story at-a-glance Research shows eating slower increases meal length through more chews and bites, not by changing chewing tempo; this gives your br...

Protect Your Brain from Cognitive Decline With Vitamin K2 - AI Podcast

16 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Story at-a-glance Low vitamin K intake damages brain function and memory by reducing brain cell growth and increasing inflammation, especially in th...

Lupus Lifestyle Fix: What Works, What Doesn't, and Why - AI Podcast

15 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Story at-a-glance Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease that most often affects your skin, joints, kidneys and heart Lupus causes inflammation and a...

4 Lifestyle Shifts for Lower Cholesterol and Better Heal- AI Podcast

15 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Story at-a-glance Nearly 40 million Americans take statins daily, yet these drugs don't fix the root cause of high cholesterol and often cause serio...

Quiet Your Mind, Sleep Soundly: The Cognitive Shuffling Solution - AI Podcast

15 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Story at-a-glance Cognitive shuffling helps transition your mind to sleep by mimicking your brain's natural shift from focused thinking to random, d...

Fermented Dairy: The Unsung Hero in Osteoporosis Prevention - AI Podcast

14 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Story at-a-glance Fermented dairy like kefir helps rebuild bone by boosting osteocalcin and lowering bone breakdown markers, which results in strong...

Crave, Eat, Repeat: How Processed Foods Rewire Your Brain - AI Podcast

14 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Story at-a-glance Just five days of ultraprocessed food consumption disrupts brain insulin function and appetite regulation, even without weight gai...

The Natural Approach to Sinusitis Recovery - AI Podcast

14 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Story at-a-glance Sinusitis affects 31 million Americans annually, with many seeking treatments that cause side effects. Natural remedies will addre...

4 in 10 Cardiovascular Deaths Linked to What You Eat - AI Podcast

13 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Story at-a-glance Nearly 38% of cardiovascular deaths in Canada are linked to ultraprocessed foods. These products contribute to 96,000 new heart di...

Ghost Poop Goals: Practical Steps to Transform Your Digestion - AI Podcast

13 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Story at-a-glance Ghost poops — bowel movements that leave no residue when wiping and sink in the toilet — are indicators of excellent gut healt...

Why More Potassium, Not Less Salt, Lowers Blood Pressure - AI Podcast

13 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Story at-a-glance New research confirms that the sodium-potassium ratio, not just sodium alone, is essential for blood pressure regulation. Increase...

Your Gut & Stress: It's Connected! - AI Podcast

12 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Story at-a-glance Gut microbiome composition may influence stress resilience. Research shows a connection between the brain-gut microbiome (BGM) sys...

Is Your Body Begging for More Sleep? Decoding the Signs - AI Podcast

12 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Story at-a-glance Sleep deprivation manifests in subtle ways beyond feeling tired, including mood swings, poor concentration and food cravings that ...

Why Obesity Rates Are Exploding and What We Can Do - AI Podcast

10 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Story at-a-glance Global obesity rates have skyrocketed, with over 3.8 billion adults projected to be overweight or obese by 2050, making this a wor...

Liver Damage Before Birth: The Shocking Impact of Mom's Diet - AI Podcast

10 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Story at-a-glance A 2025 study found that babies whose mothers consumed a Western diet high in unhealthy fats and refined sugar during pregnancy sho...

How Your Immune System Impacts Your Feelings - AI Podcast

10 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Story at-a-glance New research shows inflammation directly influences mood and behavior by sending chemical signals that activate anxiety circuits i...

How Your Favorite Anger Coping Tricks Can Sabotage You - AI Podcast

09 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Story at-a-glance Research shows that "blowing off steam" through intense physical activity doesn't reduce anger and may actually increase it, contr...

The Link Between Hearing and Heart Health - AI Podcast

09 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Story at-a-glance Hearing loss increases heart failure risk by up to 28%, even after adjusting for lifestyle and genetic factors, according to resea...

Sudden Infant Death: Unmasking the Vaccine Connection - AI Podcast

09 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Story at-a-glance Multiple doctors have linked the DPT vaccine to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), noting that SIDS peaks coincide with vaccinat...

The Gut-Anxiety Connection: Decoding Your Second Brain - AI Podcast

08 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Story at-a-glance Anxiety is directly linked to gut health, with imbalances in gut bacteria increasing inflammation and disrupting brain chemistry P...

The Tinnitus Diet: Foods That Can Quiet the Ringing - AI Podcast

08 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Story at-a-glance A recent large-scale meta-analysis found that people who ate more fruit had significantly lower odds of developing tinnitus than t...

Lower Your Blood Pressure Naturally: The Power of Relaxation - AI Podcast

08 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Story at-a-glance Tai chi, yoga, and mindfulness techniques lowered blood pressure by 5 to 10 mm Hg in just eight to 12 weeks, delivering results si...

One in Three: The Childhood Chronic Health Crisis - AI Podcast

07 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Story at-a-glance One in three children in the United States now lives with a chronic health condition that will follow them into adulthood Asthma, ...

Red Flags in Your Food: The Truth About Artificial Dyes - AI Podcast

07 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Story at-a-glance Over 36,000 U.S. processed foods contain Red 40, a petroleum-based dye, while 8,000 products include Red 3, a known carcinogen tha...

The Link Between Poor Oral Health and Chronic Pain in Women - AI Podcast

07 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Story at-a-glance Women with chronic migraines and body-wide pain were far more likely to have poor oral health, with over half falling into the low...

Aspirin and Cancer: The Breakthrough You Need to Know - AI Podcast

06 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Story at-a-glance Aspirin helps prevent cancer metastasis by boosting your immune system's T cells, which attack cancer cells that try to spread thr...

Understanding and Treating Ingrown Toenails at Home - AI Podcast

06 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Story at-a-glance Your fingernails and toenails serve essential functions like protection, tactile feedback, and proprioception. When a toenail beco...

Dr. Mercola's Open Letter: Time for a Dental Revolution - AI Podcast

06 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Story at-a-glance In an open letter, I urge the American Dental Association to discontinue supporting water fluoridation, based on research linking ...

The Health Reset: Ancient Wisdom for Modern Wellness - AI Podcast

05 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Story at-a-glance Chronic disease is at an all-time high — Modern lifestyle shifts have fueled skyrocketing rates of diabetes, heart disease, obes...

Is Stress Messing With Your Stomach? The Link to IBS - AI Podcast

05 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Story at-a-glance Approximately 10% to 15% of Americans suffer from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), a functional gastrointestinal disorder character...

Dancing to a Healthier You: No Gym, No Rules, Just Move - AI Podcast

03 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Story at-a-glance A recent study found that free-form dancing matches or exceeds the intensity of jogging or cycling, making it a viable alternative...

How Gardening Grows a Healthier Brain - AI Podcast

03 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Story at-a-glance A nearly 80-year Scottish study found older gardeners performed better on memory and thinking tests than non-gardeners, even after...

Ultra-processed Foods Linked to Depression in Older Adult - AI Podcast

03 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Story at-a-glance Consuming just four servings of ultraprocessed foods daily increases depression risk by 10% in adults over 70, according to a six-...

DMSO: A Natural Compound's Potential in Cancer Treatment - AI Podcast

02 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Story at-a-glance Versatile therapeutic benefits — Dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) is a potent compound known for treating a wide range of conditions, i...

Slushies: A Serious Health Risk for Young Children - AI Podcast

02 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Story at-a-glance Glycerol, a common additive in sugar-free slushie drinks, can trigger severe medical symptoms in young children, including unconsc...

Your Meds Might Contain Gluten and Soy - AI Podcast

02 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Story at-a-glance Many common medications contain hidden gluten and soy in their "inactive" ingredients, which trigger reactions in sensitive indivi...

Is "Normal" B12 Enough? New Insights for Brain Health - AI Podcast

01 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Story at-a-glance Research suggests "normal" vitamin B12 levels are insufficient for optimal brain health, especially in older adults, despite being...

Arthritis Relief: The Power of Essential Oils - AI Podcast

01 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Story at-a-glance Essential oils like ginger, lavender and frankincense have natural anti-inflammatory properties that reduce joint pain and stiffne...

Fight Multiple Sclerosis With Vitamin D - AI Podcast

01 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Story at-a-glance Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune condition attacking myelin in the central nervous system. Symptoms vary based on nerve da...

Brain Swelling, Vision Loss, and More: The Dangers of Puberty Blockers - AI Podcast

30 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Story at-a-glance FDA failed to prioritize over 70,000 adverse event reports related to puberty-blocking drugs, raising concerns about regulatory ov...

Toxic Laundry: What Dryer Sheets Are Doing to Your Body - AI Podcast

30 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Story at-a-glance Dryer sheets emit toxic chemicals like benzene and acetaldehyde, which pose cancer risks, irritate skin, disrupt hormones and harm...

The EPA Banned a Dangerous Chemical — Then Politics Got Involved - AI Podcast

30 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Story at-a-glance Although the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized a full ban on trichloroethylene (TCE) in December 2024, corporate lob...

The Decline of Physical Health in the Modern Age - AI Podcast

29 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Story at-a-glance Historical disease patterns show a shift from infectious illnesses to chronic diseases. Conditions like heart disease, cancer and ...

Creatine: The Unexpected Heart Hero - AI Podcast

29 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Story at-a-glance Creatine made arteries more flexible in older adults after just four weeks, improving blood flow and heart health without any exer...

Lab-Grown Milk Is Coming—Are You Ready? - AI Podcast

29 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Story at-a-glance Lab-grown "UnReal Milk" is being developed by Brown Foods using mammalian cells in bioreactors. It's marketed as environmentally f...

Iron and the Stroke Crisis: A Hidden Catalyst for Brain Damage - AI Podcast

28 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Story at-a-glance Ischemic strokes block blood flow to brain cells, causing damage through three distinct cell death mechanisms, with iron overload ...

Social Media's Effect on Mental Health and Psychosis - AI Podcast

28 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Story at-a-glance People with delusion-prone disorders, including body image issues and narcissism, are more likely to overuse social media, worseni...

Is Vitamin D the New Steroid? - AI Podcast

26 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Story at-a-glance Vitamin D influences key hormones like leptin, an energy balancer, and myostatin, which limits muscle growth. It plays a direct ro...

Water Aerobics: The Easiest Weight Loss Plan - AI Podcast

26 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Story at-a-glance Water aerobics provides a safe and effective way for obese individuals to lose weight and improve fitness without stressing their ...

Spot the Difference: Freckle, Sunspot or Mole? - AI Podcast

26 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Story at-a-glance Freckles are small, flat, light brown spots that darken in summer and fade in winter; they typically appear in clusters on sun-exp...

How Your Gut Health Impacts Multiple Sclerosis - AI Podcast

25 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Story at-a-glance Studies show people with multiple sclerosis (MS) have different gut bacteria than healthy people, with too much of certain bacteri...

The Gum Truth: Unveiling the Microplastic Menace - AI Podcast

25 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Story at-a-glance Chewing a single piece of gum can release up to 3,000 microplastic particles into your mouth within minutes, with most released in...

Beyond Tired: Recognizing and Treating Sleep Apnea - AI Podcast

24 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Story at-a-glance Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) affects nearly a billion people worldwide. It causes breathing interruptions during sleep that preve...

Life After Gallbladder Surgery: Navigating Recovery - AI Podcast

24 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Story at-a-glance Gallbladder removal surgery leads to constant bile dripping into your intestines, making fat digestion unpredictable and often cau...

Is Your Liver Secretly Killing You? - AI Podcast

24 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Story at-a-glance Fatty liver disease affects nearly 25% of adults globally and progresses silently, leading to cirrhosis, heart disease, diabetes, ...

Soda's Hidden Toll: 330,000 Deaths a Year - AI Podcast

23 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Story at-a-glance Sugar-sweetened beverages are linked to 338,240 deaths annually and contributed to 2.2 million new Type 2 diabetes cases in 2020, ...

Rewiring Your Mind: Three Days Without Your Phone - AI Podcast

23 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Story at-a-glance A 72-hour break from cellphones triggered increased cravings in study participants; brain scans showed heightened activity in rewa...

Pregnancy, Antibiotics, and Your Child's Diabetes Risk - AI Podcast

23 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Story at-a-glance Type 1 diabetes affects about four in 1,000 U.S. children and is linked to the disruption of the gut microbiome, particularly thro...

Mitochondria: Your Guardians Against Inflammation - AI Podcast

22 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Story at-a-glance Macrophages and mitochondria are immune partners; macrophages clear germs and control inflammation, while mitochondria power cells...

Why Breastfeeding Matters for Your Child's Future - AI Podcast

22 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Story at-a-glance Breastfeeding for at least six months increases gut microbiome diversity in infants, reducing inflammation and supporting immune f...

Protecting Your Fertility: A Guide to Reducing Glyphosate Exposure

22 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Story at-a-glance Research shows that glyphosate exposure, even at "safe" levels, causes hormone imbalance, oxidative stress, and permanent damage t...

Uncovering the Root Causes of Chronic Disease - AI Podcast

21 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Story at-a-glance The U.S. channels 90% of its $4.5 trillion annual healthcare costs toward chronic diseases, yet most of it funds profitable drugs ...