

By Sharyl Attkisson | April 30, 2026 Use of anxiety medications in the US has risen sharply, with about 38 million adults now taking them — roughly 8 million more than in 2019.Among adults ages 18 to 34, usage increased from 8.8% to …
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The U.S. House voted 280-142 today to remove language that would have limited lawsuits against pesticide makers. The vote marked a significant bipartisan rebuke of industry-backed protections. “I do not support giving blanket immunity to corpo…
George Batista is a Health and Nutrition Advocate who was able to overcome his own health challenges using a combination of diet, lifestyle and supplements. George holds advanced certifications in Holistic Nutrition and is a member of the American Nutrition Association as well as the International Board of Nutrition and Fitness Coaching. After doing one on one wellness consulting for many years he started the Wellness Talk Podcast for the purposes of spreading the message of wellness to a worldwide audience. Since then Wellness Talk has grown around the world and has exploded in popularity. George was an athlete and has also been a professional musician for over 35 years. George uses his passion for both health and music to empower and educate.