STORY AT-A-GLANCE Over half of U.S. adults now have chronic health conditions like cancer, heart disease, diabetes and stroke Prevention of chronic health conditions is not a priority of traditional medicine Statins only address one risk factor of heart disease and pose serious health risks The herbicide glyphosate has been linked to liver, bile duct and thyroid cancers High fructose corn syrup is correlated with metabolic syndrome and nonalcoholic liver disease Fluoride acts as an endocrine disrupter and lowers IQ in children