Category: Modern medicine

In July 2024, a study revealed that the incidence of pediatric scurvy in the U.S. more than tripled between 2016 and 2020, highlighting a surprising modern resurgence of this "historical" disease. Recent case reports from Australia and Canada confirm that this problem extends beyond childhood and beyond U.S. borders, prompting renewed attention to nutritional deficiencies in the 21st century.

While the phrase 'food is medicine' is gaining traction, with a 2024 survey showing 30% of consumers would pay more for functional foods, a significant debate exists. So, what is the argument against food is medicine, and why is this perspective critical for public health?