đ„ Measles is backâand it didnât have to be. Over 325 people in the U.S. have been infected in the latest outbreak, and tragically, two have died. More than 98% of cases are among people who werenât vaccinated. This is a textbook example of what happens when misinformation wins.
The internet is overflowing with dangerous health myths, clickbait, and âdoctors hate this trickâ headlines designed to confuseâand sell. Letâs cut through the noise. My latest podcast to my subscribers goes into great detail about these common myths.
Root Cause? Thatâs What We Do
Vaccines are one of the most powerful examples of modern medicine targeting the root cause of disease. They don't just treat symptomsâthey prevent disease by enhancing your immune systemâs ability to recognize and destroy harmful pathogens before they cause illness. Whether it's measles, polio, or COVID-19, vaccines work by preparing your body to fight the enemy before it attacks. Thatâs root-cause prevention at its finest.
Contrary to what some influencers claim, doctors absolutely treat the root causes of disease. Modern medicine has uncovered the actual biological mechanisms behind illnessâbacteria, viruses, genetic mutations, and metabolic dysfunctions. Eastern medicine? Itâs never discovered a single verifiable cause of disease. Modern science gave us germ theory, insulin resistance, and the mechanics of cancer and heart disease.
No Hidden Cures
Thereâs no miracle cure weâre hiding. If something actually worked, weâd be using it. Claims about alkaline water or apricot seeds curing cancer are not only falseâtheyâre dangerous. Meanwhile, real medical progress has transformed cancer care with breakthroughs like CAR-T therapy and vastly improved survival rates.
Medical Errors Arenât the #3 Cause of Death
This claim stems from a misinterpreted commentary, not hard data. Are there errors? Yes. But modern medicine now has checks, protocols, and systems that prevent far more harm than they cause.
The LDL and Salt Myths
High LDL cholesterol remains one of the strongest predictors of heart diseaseâno matter what low-carb influencers claim. And salt? Yes, we need itâbut too much raises blood pressure and stroke risk. Books encouraging people to eat more salt are reckless, not revolutionary.
And NowâRFK Jr. in Health Leadership?
Letâs be honestâputting someone with a history of anti-vaccine rhetoric in charge of Health and Human Services sends a dangerous message. It erodes public confidence at a time when trust in science is critical.
Weâve made undeniable progressâfighting cancer, reducing heart disease, and improving lifespan. But misinformation is louder than ever.
đ§ A full-length podcast episode on this topic is available to subscribers at tsimpson.substack.com.
Stay curious. Stay skeptical. And as alwaysâeat well.