by Dr. Joseph Mercola, Mercola:
STORY AT-A-GLANCE
- America faces a severe health crisis, with 80% of adults overweight or obese and over 50% pre-diabetic. This epidemic of metabolic dysfunction has occurred in just one generation
- Mitochondrial dysfunction plays a crucial role in chronic diseases. When these cellular powerhouses falter, it triggers a cascade of health problems throughout the body
- The pharmaceutical industry heavily influences medical education, research, and media coverage. Conflicts of interest are rampant, with drug companies funding studies and paying doctors directly
