LIVE TONIGHT! Geoengineering: The Science, the Debate, and Our Health

On tonight's IMA show, Head of Medical and Scientific Affairs Dr. Ryan Cole will be joined by IMA Senior Fellow Dr. Clayton Baker and attorney Nicole Pearson for an important discussion on efforts to modify weather and climate, potential health and environmental risks, and critical questions surrounding transparency, oversight, and the public's right to know. Don't miss it! Wednesday, October 21, at 7pm ET.

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Dr. Joseph Varon Explains the Risks and Warning Signs of Blood Clots

This morning, IMA President and Chief Medical Officer Dr. Joseph Varon joined host Jan Jeffcoat on The National Desk to discuss reports of blood clots in NFL quarterback Jalen Hurts and explain how blood clots develop, when they can become life-threatening, and the warning signs everyone should know. Watch now.

'Geoengineering: The Science, the Debate, and Our Health'

On this week's show, IMA Head of Medical and Scientific Affairs Dr. Ryan Cole was joined by IMA Senior Fellow Dr. Clayton Baker and attorney Nicole Pearson for an important discussion on efforts to modify weather and climate, potential health and environmental risks, and critical questions surrounding transparency, oversight, and the public's right to know. Watch now: https://imahealth.org/geoengineering-the-science-the-debate-and-our-health/

Survey: Confidence Continues to Plummet for COVID Shot Safety During Pregnancy

A new national survey reveals a sharp drop in those who believe the mRNA shot is safe for pregnant women.

FULL STATEMENT: WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Independent Medical Alliance (IMA), a national coalition of independent physicians, researchers, and clinicians, pointed to a new national survey by the Kaiser Family Foundation that shows trust in the COVID shot safety for pregnant women has plummeted, with only 39% of adults now saying they are confident COVID-19 shots are safe for people who are pregnant or trying to become pregnant, down from 53% in May 2022. 1/3

"Pregnant women were told over and over again by the CDC and others that this shot was safe, when in fact, it wasn’t safe at all,” said Independent Medical Alliance Senior Fellow Dr. Kimberly Biss, OB-GYN. “And even now, because of court ordered confusion, the CDC website is still recommending the shot for all adults, despite FDA only approving the shot for those over age 65 and high-risk young people.”

Dr. Anthony Fauci’s own diaries show that in late January 2021 he warned CDC Director Walensky and Surgeon General Murthy about the possibility that the second mRNA shot could cause miscarriages in pregnant women. Fauci wrote, “I asked around a bit more and another issue came up that you need to be aware of. Since many people have significant cytokines storm and fever after the 2nd dose, this theoretically could be associated with miscarriage in the 1st trimester.” Yet just days later, Fauci told the Journal of the American Medical Association there were “no red flags” regarding pregnant women. In April of 2021, Walensky said in a White House briefing that there were “no safety concerns” for pregnant women. And throughout the year, Murthy delivered speeches urging pregnant women to get the vaccine or be at “risk of bad outcomes.”

"This is what happens when government health officials hide known data and instead push an industry-driven narrative that isn’t true,” continued Dr. Biss. “It will take a long while for these institutions to rebuild trust among the American people.” 2/3

The drop in safety confidence for the COVID shot crosses party lines. KFF found confidence fell 17 points among Democrats and 15 points among Republicans since 2022. Among women ages 18 to 49, it fell from 48% to 37%.

KFF surveyed 1,328 U.S. adults online and by phone Sept. 16–21, 2026. The margin of sampling error is plus or minus 3 percentage points for the full sample. The 2022 comparison is from KFF's Health Tracking Poll conducted May 10–19, 2022.

'KFF Tracking Poll on Health Information and Trust: Fall 2026 Update on Vaccine Views'
https://www.kff.org/public-opinion/kff-tracking-poll-on-health-information-and-trust-fall-2026-update-on-vaccine-views/ 3/3

Why Statistical Power Matters When Measuring Vaccine Safety

In a new article published in the 𝘑𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘰𝘧 𝘐𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘱𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘔𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘯𝘦, Dr. David Brownstein and his co-authors examine an important question: Are even the largest vaccine safety studies designed to detect rare but potentially serious adverse events?

Here, Dr. Brownstein and independent researcher and statistician Hector Magno discuss the limitations of existing research, the importance of statistical power, and why further investigation is needed to better understand vaccine risks and benefits. Read more: https://imahealth.org/safe-and-effective-can-vaccine-studies-even-prove-it/

'Why Statistical Power Matters When Measuring Vaccine Safety' - Read the article in the 𝘑𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘰𝘧 𝘐𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘱𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘔𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘯𝘦: https://journalofindependentmedicine.org/articles/v02n04a04/

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THIS WEEK! Vaccine Injury: From Testimony to Action

On this week's show, IMA Senior Fellow and host Dr. Elizabeth Mumper welcomes React19 co-founder Brianne Dressen and Brownstone Institute president Jeffrey Tucker to discuss patient stories featured in 𝘊𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘏𝘦𝘭𝘱: 𝘐𝘯𝘫𝘶𝘳𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘋𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘩 𝘉𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘥 𝘪𝘯 𝘝-𝘚𝘢𝘧𝘦 𝘋𝘢𝘵𝘢. They will then be joined by IMA Senior Fellow, Neurology Dr. Suzanne Gazda and pediatrician Dr. Lawrence Palevsky for a discussion on the recent NIH panel, testimony to HHS leadership, and the path forward for greater recognition, research, and support for those injured by COVID-19 shots. Wednesday, October 28, at 7pm ET. Register now: https://geni.us/register-for-webinars

The future of independent medicine starts with the next generation of physicians and researchers. 

At CHEST 2026 in Phoenix, IMA President and Chief Medical Officer Dr. Joseph Varon mentored a group of medical students and young researchers as they presented original research, reflecting IMA's commitment to independent research, medical education, and empowering the next generation of physicians. Read more: https://imahealth.org/ima-at-chest-2026-giving-the-next-generation-a-place-at-the-table/

LIVE TONIGHT! Vaccine Injury: From Testimony to Action

On tonight's show, IMA Senior Fellow and host Dr. Elizabeth Mumper welcomes React19 co-founder Brianne Dressen and Brownstone Institute president Jeffrey Tucker to discuss patient stories featured in 𝘊𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘏𝘦𝘭𝘱: 𝘐𝘯𝘫𝘶𝘳𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘋𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘩 𝘉𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘥 𝘪𝘯 𝘝-𝘚𝘢𝘧𝘦 𝘋𝘢𝘵𝘢. They will then be joined by IMA Senior Fellow, Neurology Dr. Suzanne Gazda and pediatrician Dr. Lawrence Palevsky for a discussion on the recent NIH panel, testimony to HHS leadership, and the path forward for greater recognition, research, and support for those injured by COVID-19 shots. Wednesday, October 28th, at 7pm ET. 

Ways to watch:
• Register to watch live on Zoom: https://geni.us/register-for-webinars
• Livestream on X: https://x.com/Honest_Medicine
• Livestream on Rumble: https://geni.us/IMA-Rumble-Oct28
• Livestream on YouTube: https://geni.us/IMA-YT-Oct28

Bring the Doctor Back: Why I Left the System and Why Medicine Needs Independent Physicians

In a new article, IMA Senior Fellow, Family Medicine Dr. Kat Lindley reflects on why she left the traditional healthcare system in 2017, how bureaucracy and corporate interests have eroded the doctor-patient relationship, why independent practice matters, and what doctors and patients can do to restore patient-first medicine. Read here: https://imahealth.org/bring-the-doctor-back-why-i-left-the-system-and-why-medicine-needs-independent-physicians/

FULL STATEMENT: (WASHINGTON, DC) - Drug-resistant bacteria and fungi now cause an estimated 9.7 million infections and 50,800 deaths a year in the United States, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, entitled Antimicrobial Resistance Threats Report.

“In the ICU, these are the infections we fear most, because by the time a patient reaches us we may have nothing left that works,” said Dr. Joseph Varon, President and Chief Medical Officer of the Independent Medical Alliance, America’s largest coalition of independent physicians, researchers and healthcare professionals.

The report released Tuesday ranks 19 drug-resistant threats, and found that infections common among hospital patients account for more than 42,000 of the deaths and more than $12 billion in costs. U.S. pharmacies filled 255.9 million outpatient antibiotic prescriptions in 2024, or 752 for every 1,000 Americans, according to CDC data. The agency estimates at least 28% of antibiotics prescribed in doctors’ offices and emergency departments are unnecessary, many of them written for colds, bronchitis and other viral illnesses that antibiotics cannot treat.

“America’s prescription drug fueled healthcare culture is a big part of the problem,” continued Dr. Varon. “Every antibiotic handed out for a common cold gives resistant bacteria another advantage. We are burning through the drugs that make modern surgery, cancer treatment and intensive care possible.”

One stark example is the report’s data on Clostridium difficile (C. diff), a dangerous intestinal infection which caused an estimated 412,504 cases in 2023 and more than 11,000 deaths among hospitalized patients. Its leading risk factor is recent antibiotic use. Antibiotics kill the healthy gut bacteria that normally keep C. diff in check, and CDC says patients are 7 to 10 times more likely to get the infection while taking antibiotics and for a month afterward.

“We need to return to the doctor-patient relationship and individualized care,” continued Dr. Varon. “Not every patient needs a prescription antibiotic. Sometimes good sleep, exercise, and a proper diet are the right prescriptions.” 2/2

New Report: America’s Overreliance on Antibiotics Is Fueling Drug-Resistant Infections That Kill Over 50,000 Patients a Year.

CDC estimates at least 28% of antibiotics prescribed in doctors’ offices and emergency departments are unnecessary; more careful prescribing actually reduces infections. 1/2

Dr. Joseph Varon on GLP-1 Medications: Benefits, Risks, and What Patients Should Know

This morning, IMA President and Chief Medical Officer Dr. Joseph Varon joined host Jan Jeffcoat on The National Desk to discuss GLP-1 weight loss medications—how they work, potential benefits and risks, concerns about long-term safety, and why preventing obesity is just as important as treating it. Watch now.

‘Vaccine Injury: From Testimony to Action’

On this week’s show, IMA Senior Fellow and host Dr. Elizabeth Mumper welcomed React19 co-founder Brianne Dressen and Brownstone Institute president Jeffrey Tucker to discuss patient stories featured in 𝘊𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘏𝘦𝘭𝘱: 𝘐𝘯𝘫𝘶𝘳𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘋𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘩 𝘉𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘥 𝘪𝘯 𝘝-𝘚𝘢𝘧𝘦 𝘋𝘢𝘵𝘢. They were then joined by IMA Senior Fellow, Neurology Dr. Suzanne Gazda and pediatrician Dr. Lawrence Palevsky for a conversation on the recent NIH panel, testimony to HHS leadership, and the path forward for greater recognition, research, and support for those injured by COVID-19 shots. Watch now: https://imahealth.org/vaccine-injury-from-testimony-to-action/

Dr. Suzanne Gazda: Imagine a world without Alzheimer’s 

Just as public health campaigns helped raise awareness about heart disease, could a similar effort change the future of brain health? In this clip from her IMA Academy lecture, IMA Senior Fellow, Brain Health Dr. Suzanne Gazda calls for greater urgency in addressing Alzheimer's disease and dementia, emphasizing prevention, early diagnosis, and compassionate care for those already living with cognitive decline.

IMA Academy provides independent medical education, with CME credit available for clinicians and free access for patients, caregivers, and families. 

Learn more: https://imahealth.org/dr-suzanne-gazda-on-why-its-time-to-act-on-dementia/

Watch Dr. Suzanne Gazda's full lecture on IMA Academy: https://academy.imahealth.org/lessons/early-dementia-diagnosis-and-review-of-evidence-based-and-emerging-treatment-approaches/

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