I’ve long believed that public relations (propaganda) is one of the most powerful but invisible forces in our society. Again and again, I’ve watched professional PR firms create narratives that most of the country believes, regardless of how much it goes against their self-interests. What’s most remarkable is that despite the exact same tactics being…
This week, Kenvue, the consumer health spin-off from Johnson & Johnson, found itself at the epicenter of a market tempest this week. It began when The Wall Street Journal reported Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a longtime promoter of scientifically baseless causes for autism, planned to link Tylenol use during pregnancy to the condition. A stock…
Editor’s Note: This article is a reprint. It was originally published May 28, 2023. This interview was recorded in November 2018 at the annual Academy for Comprehensive and Integrative Medicine (ACIM) convention in Orlando, Florida, but it was only last year that it ran on the site. At the time there was concern that the…
Uganda is glowing with pride as Natasha Nyonyozi makes her country proud on one of the biggest stages in the world — the 72nd Miss World pageant. She didn’t just walk the runway; she walked straight into the hearts of millions by winning one of the most meaningful recognitions at the event: the Beauty With…
Research from Japan has demonstrated the use of eye-tracking technology in the early diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder. Waseda University associate professor Mikimasa Omori set out to examine whether children with potential ASD would exhibit a preference for predictable movement – a behaviour indicative of the neurodevelopmental disorders – longer than typically developing children. FINDINGS…
Kanye West has revealed he was diagnosed with autism after his wife, Bianca Censori, recommended him to a doctor after observing him. In 2016, the rapper shared his bipolar diagnosis after suffering a psychiatric emergency that left him hospitalized. The Yeezy founder’s latest revelations come after he and Censori caused a stir at the 2025…
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are increasingly prevalent neurodevelopmental conditions in the United States. ASD is characterized by difficulties in social communication and restricted, repetitive behaviors, while ADHD involves persistent inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity that disrupts functioning or development. From 2002 to 2020, autism prevalence surged annually by 6% to 15%. As for…
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has surged in children in recent years, even among those who are just 4 years old. According to data from the Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring (ADDM) Network, the overall prevalence of ASD in 2020 was 21.5 per 1,000 children aged 4.1 This marks a 26% increase from 2018, when the…
In recent years, the prevalence of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has risen dramatically, leaving researchers and parents alike searching for answers. While the exact causes remain elusive, emerging evidence points to an unexpected culprit: the fats we eat. A groundbreaking study has uncovered a potential link between polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) in our diets and…
