Feb 17, 2026 3-5pm ET
Tuesday on The Robert Scott Bell Show:
Hour 1
Without school vaccine mandates, many kids may never see a doctor As states increasingly weaken or eliminate school and child care vaccine requirements amid federal policy shifts under Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., pediatricians express growing concern that many children will miss essential well-child visits and routine health screenings, leading to undiagnosed conditions, delayed interventions, and heightened risks for preventable diseases and broader health issues. Physicians like Dr. Megan Prior in Washington, D.C., describe how end-of-year vaccine compliance notices prompt families to schedule appointments for overdue immunizations, often uncovering serious problems such as prediabetes in a 12-year-old girl who had not seen a doctor regularly due to her mother’s work demands and other responsibilities. Research indicates strong school mandates correlate with higher immunization rates and increased engagement in preventive care, with examples including Virginia’s HPV vaccine requirement boosting uptake after middle school entry mandates and communities with low rates experiencing measles outbreaks. In contrast, states easing exemptions or banning mandates—such as Idaho’s law prohibiting medical interventions in schools and child care, Iowa’s disclosure requirements for exemption processes, and proposals in Indiana, New Jersey, and South Carolina—threaten to reduce these entry points for medical contact. Many families, particularly those neutral or skeptical about vaccines, rely on school deadlines as the primary trigger for pediatric visits, where screenings for developmental delays, asthma, hearing issues, or other conditions can occur; fewer than half of states mandate comprehensive health exams for school entry, amplifying the role of vaccine requirements. Skeptical parents may avoid traditional providers altogether, turning to alternative practitioners or forgoing care, exacerbating distrust in established medicine fueled by misinformation, pandemic-era experiences, and recent federal reductions in recommended vaccines like hepatitis B for newborns. Pediatricians in states like Idaho, Maine, and West Virginia report declining vaccination rates below herd immunity thresholds (around 95% for measles), rising cases of whooping cough, hepatitis B diagnoses, and measles-like rashes, alongside concerns that looser policies erode the “connective tissue” between families and health systems. Experts such as Dr. David Higgins note that easier exemptions double rates and reduce preventive care access, while strict policies in Maine maintain near-97% coverage and in West Virginia historically elevate kindergarten rates despite lower early childhood numbers. The article warns that dismantling mandates could disproportionately affect children from birth to age 6, when most vaccines and critical developmental screenings occur, potentially leading to long-term consequences like untreated chronic conditions, learning impairments, and resurgence of eradicated diseases unless alternative mechanisms ensure regular medical oversight.
Studies test whether gene-editing can fix high cholesterol. For now, take your medicine Early-stage human trials by CRISPR Therapeutics and Verve Therapeutics demonstrate that one-time gene-editing infusions can dramatically lower LDL cholesterol and triglycerides by targeting liver genes such as ANGPTL3 and PCSK9, offering potential lifelong protection against heart disease for patients with severe inherited high cholesterol or those struggling with standard treatments like statins. In a trial funded by CRISPR Therapeutics, 15 adults received infusions of CRISPR-carrying particles that disable the ANGPTL3 gene, resulting in LDL and triglyceride levels dropping by half within two weeks at the highest dose, with results published in the New England Journal of Medicine by Cleveland Clinic researchers Dr. Luke Laffin and Dr. Steven Nissen. Verve Therapeutics achieved similar LDL reductions by editing the PCSK9 gene in initial studies conducted in Australia, the U.K., and other countries, with U.S. trial sites now opening. These approaches draw from natural genetic mutations observed in individuals with exceptionally low cholesterol, such as loss-of-function variants in ANGPTL3 or PCSK9, which protect against artery plaque buildup and reduce cardiovascular risk without evident downsides. The edits are delivered via a single liver-targeted infusion and appear permanent, as effects have persisted for up to two years in participants and last a lifetime in animal models, without reported issues affecting reproduction. Safety considerations include temporary liver irritation from delivery particles, uncertainties about very long-term outcomes given the novelty of CRISPR therapies in humans, and risks of unintended off-target genetic changes, as noted by experts like Dr. Joseph Wu from Stanford University. The technology holds promise for high-risk patients who experience statin side effects, insufficient LDL control with medications, or lifelong adherence challenges, potentially preventing heart attacks and strokes by addressing excess liver-produced LDL, the primary driver of cardiovascular disease—the world’s leading cause of death. For the general population, standard prevention remains essential through statins, heart-healthy diets emphasizing fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and healthy fats, regular exercise to increase HDL and decrease triglycerides, weight management, smoking cessation, blood pressure control below 120/80, and diabetes management. Larger trials are planned, including a next-phase study for the ANGPTL3 approach starting later in 2026, while both companies explore additional gene targets. The article stresses that while results are encouraging, these therapies remain experimental and far from widespread use, with patients advised to continue proven treatments in the interim.
The Health Collapse: How America’s Sickness Doomed Its Civilization America’s civilization faces inevitable collapse due to widespread physical and mental health deterioration that erodes rational governance, economic productivity, and social cohesion, as chronic diseases, pharmaceutical dependency, and environmental toxins create a medicated, malnourished populace incapable of sustaining a functional society. Chronic conditions including obesity, diabetes, heart disease, hypertension, eczema, asthma, arthritis, and cognitive impairments afflict the population en masse, driven by ultra-processed foods engineered for addiction yet deficient in essential nutrients, combined with pervasive exposure to endocrine disruptors like glyphosate, synthetic fragrances, and other environmental neurotoxins that double rates of serious memory and concentration issues in adults under 40. The pharmaceutical industry perpetuates a “sick care” racket focused on symptom management and perpetual revenue rather than cures, exemplified by GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic—derived from Gila monster venom and linked to over 62,000 adverse events and 162 deaths since 2018—including muscle loss, bone deterioration, pancreatitis, suicidal ideation, and inevitable weight regain upon discontinuation. This system integrates sickness into the economy through pension funds invested in pharma giants, universities funded by agribusiness, and media reliant on drug advertisements, rendering the “death care” industry synonymous with national prosperity. The article draws historical parallels to declining empires where materialistic self-interest overtakes higher ideals and sustainability, noting that America’s unique embedding of sickness into institutional structures—via FDA, CDC, and USDA regulations that protect corporate profits—mirrors coordinated assaults through addictive processed foods, censored natural health knowledge from figures like Dr. Joseph Mercola, David Wolfe, and Mike Adams, and Big Tech enforcement of deplatforming. Politically, movements like MAGA and MAHA are deemed captured by Big Pharma, Big Food, and Big Tech, failing to address root causes as they remain funded by the same interests. Demographic and economic consequences include a depleted workforce unable to innovate, spiraling entitlement spending on chronic care, and short-sighted policies such as endless wars, debt-based finance, weaponized migration, digital surveillance, and Central Bank Digital Currencies reflecting cognitive erosion from inflammation and toxins. Recovery within the current system is deemed impossible due to institutional entrenchment in sickness profiteering, positioning collapse as an organic rejection of poison that serves as curative compost for renewal. Proposed solutions emphasize personal reclamation through organic food, natural sunlight exposure, herbal supplements, detoxification protocols, and bypassing centralized corruption, with resources like NaturalNews.com, Brighteon.com, and tools such as the Enoch AI Ingredients Analyzer recommended for identifying hidden toxins and reclaiming health sovereignty. The thesis concludes that while the nation-state dooms itself through embedded sickness, resilient individuals and communities can rebuild on principles of natural medicine, personal liberty, and harmony with nature, viewing the health collapse as the necessary precursor to a healthier societal rebirth.
Health group calls on RFK Jr. to resign after cocaine admission Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. admitted during a February 12, 2026, interview on comedian Theo Von’s podcast “This Past Weekend” to having snorted cocaine off toilet seats as part of his past struggle with drug addiction, prompting the nonprofit health advocacy group Protect Our Care to issue a statement condemning the remark and calling for his immediate resignation, describing him as the most dangerous and ill-suited person to lead the agency with life-and-death responsibilities. The statement specifically highlighted Kennedy’s comment, “I’m not scared of a germ. I used to snort cocaine off of toilet seats,” as evidence of his unfitness, with Protect Our Care President Brad Woodhouse succinctly stating “Resign.” Critics have targeted Kennedy over various issues including vaccines, fluoride in drinking water, and new dietary guidelines, though the Department of Health and Human Services has been contacted for comment without response noted in the article. The podcast interview began with discussions of sobriety, where Kennedy revealed being sober for over 40 years and recounted meeting Von at morning recovery meetings before the COVID-19 pandemic, later forming a “pirate” group to continue meetings during lockdowns, emphasizing his commitment by stating, “I don’t care what happens, I’m going to a meeting every day,” and explaining that untreated addiction would be fatal for him, requiring daily attendance. The conversation expanded to broader strategies for helping those with drug and alcohol addictions, with Kennedy detailing HHS initiatives to assess the “cost of the addict” and “collateral damage” in the health care system, including medical expenses, lost employment, and inefficiencies, by tracking individuals over the lifespan of their addiction. He described ongoing pilot programs focused on early interventions, such as confronting addicts on the street, providing immediate crisis support to transition into treatment, assisting with job placement post-sobriety, and ensuring long-term stabilization. In a related April 2025 speech at the Rx and Illicit Drug Summit in Nashville, Tennessee, Kennedy attributed his policy perspectives to overcoming a 14-year heroin addiction, stressing personal responsibility for daily actions, acceptance of uncontrollable factors, practice of gratitude, and control over behavior while acknowledging limits on influencing the external world. The article frames the admission within ongoing scrutiny of Kennedy’s leadership, highlighting how his candid reflection on past experiences contrasts with calls for accountability from health advocacy groups concerned about his suitability for overseeing national public health policy.
Welcome back to another “Homeopathic Hits” episode on The Robert Scott Bell Show!
On The Robert Scott Bell Show today, we highlight Amygdalus persica — the Peach Tree.
Boericke presents this remedy as especially valuable in vomiting of various kinds, including morning sickness, as well as in gastric irritation of children where food cannot be tolerated. Its sphere extends to irritation of the urinary tract with ischuria, haematuria, and bladder haemorrhage.
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Hour 2
Ron Paul’s Warning: The End of the Corrupt Political Order is Near In a recent interview with Tucker Carlson, former Congressman Ron Paul declared that the entrenched corrupt political order is nearing its collapse, describing the development as good news and a necessary transition rather than a catastrophe, as the system built on centralized monopolies over money creation, violence, and truth dissemination is unsustainable and faces rejection from an awakening populace. Paul highlighted the Federal Reserve’s role in enabling endless debt and inflation, noting the U.S. debt-to-GDP ratio exceeds 120% while current Fed Chair Jerome Powell continues money printing that acts as a hidden tax eroding purchasing power, contrasting this with earlier Fed concerns over gold prices. He argued the regime relies on fraud and coercion, but people increasingly turn away from sanctioned narratives toward decentralized alternatives: independent media platforms over legacy outlets, local organic food production over processed industrial options, and sound money like gold (currently $4,976.6 per ounce) and silver ($78.87 per ounce) or cryptocurrencies over fiat currency. The COVID-19 period accelerated distrust by exposing institutions like the CDC, FDA, and public health agencies as enforcers for pharmaceutical interests, with mandates, censorship of dissenting voices, and labeling of critics as threats to the narrative shattering credibility. Paul pointed to weaponized systems including potential Central Bank Digital Currencies as tools for surveillance and control, digital IDs for tracking, online censorship, and a complicit justice system exemplified by handling of the attempted assassination of President Trump as a lone actor event despite evidence suggesting broader involvement and cover-ups. As institutional trust collapses, parallel systems emerge, including sound money alternatives, community-based agriculture, and uncensored communication channels like Brighteon.com and Brighteon.social. Contributors such as Daniel McAdams emphasized Bitcoin’s role in challenging money monopolies, while the article urges preparation through securing precious metals or crypto, building food sovereignty via natural gardening, pursuing natural health approaches, and supporting decentralized information networks like BrightAnswers.ai and BrightLearn.ai. The collapse is portrayed as the death rattle of a coercive, unsustainable order rooted in fraud, force, and fear, paving the way for a renaissance of liberty, self-reliance, transparency, voluntary association, and adherence to natural law, requiring individual courage to question authority and build anew on principles of human dignity and freedom.
Indian Health Service to phase out use of dental fillings containing mercury by 2027The Indian Health Service (IHS), the federal agency providing health care to Native Americans and Alaska Natives, will phase out dental fillings containing mercury—known as dental amalgams or “silver fillings”—and fully transition to mercury-free alternatives by 2027, marking a significant policy shift driven by health, environmental, and equity concerns for its patient population of approximately 2.8 million. Mercury amalgams, used for decades to treat decayed and damaged teeth, have already declined sharply in IHS facilities from 12% of patients receiving them in 2005 to just 2% in 2023, reflecting broader trends in dentistry favoring aesthetic, mercury-free options like plastic resin composites. The decision responds to advocacy from Native American rights groups and anti-mercury organizations, which argue that mercury—a neurotoxin released in small amounts as vapor during placement, removal, chewing, or grinding—poses disproportionate risks to vulnerable populations, particularly those without access to private dental care where mercury-free fillings are standard. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, which oversees IHS, cited growing concerns about mercury exposure and alignment with global efforts to reduce hazardous materials containing the heavy metal. The FDA reclassified mercury amalgams from low to moderate risk in 2009 and advises avoiding them for high-risk groups including pregnant women, children under 6, and those with neurological conditions, though it and the American Dental Association maintain that evidence does not show links to long-term health problems in the general population. The phase-out advances ahead of the Minamata Convention’s 2034 global target for dental amalgam reduction, which the U.S. signed in 2013. Rochelle Diver of the International Indian Treaty Council noted that “the rest of the world is light years ahead,” emphasizing that IHS patients should not receive treatments considered outdated elsewhere. Charles G. Brown of the World Alliance for Mercury-Free Dentistry highlighted disparities where government programs like IHS, Medicaid, and institutional care often default to mercury fillings due to cost and coverage. HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. called the move “a commonsense step that protects patients and prevents harm before it starts.” The ADA acknowledged declining use but affirmed mercury fillings as safe, durable, and affordable. The policy change follows reductions in mercury use in other medical devices like thermometers and blood pressure cuffs, underscoring broader efforts to minimize exposure while addressing environmental and health impacts in tribal communities.
Some Push to Make Profound Autism Its Own Diagnosis A growing movement advocates designating profound autism as a separate diagnosis from the broader autism spectrum disorder to better address the lifelong, constant care needs of individuals who require 24/7 support, have intellectual disabilities, and are nonspeaking or minimally verbal, as the 2013 shift to a unified autism spectrum diagnosis has broadened the category and increased focus on milder cases while sidelining those with the most severe impairments. Researchers estimate that around one-quarter of the 1 in 31 U.S. children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder have profound autism, a term coined in 2021 by the Lancet Commission to highlight this subgroup’s distinct challenges, including exclusion from most clinical research, limited access to appropriate treatments, insufficient trained providers, and inadequate services. Advocates like Judith Ursitti, president of the Profound Autism Alliance and mother of an adult son with profound autism, argue that without a separate category, research and interventions remain insufficient, stating, “If you don’t have research, you won’t have treatments. You won’t have achievable services and supports,” emphasizing the constant high support needs versus intermittent ones elsewhere on the spectrum. The article profiles the Murphy family in Massachusetts, whose 9-year-old twin sons Connor and Ronan, diagnosed with level 3 autism equivalent to profound autism, require intensive daily guidance for activities like showering, brushing teeth, and eating, speak in one- to three-word sentences, function academically at a 3½-year-old level, and pose safety risks such as wandering—prompting measures like GPS trackers in shoes, door alarms, thumbprint locks, and a fenced schoolyard. Parents Matthew and Andrea Murphy prioritize community outings despite challenges, with Matthew noting, “We can’t live our lives in a bubble… We want them to experience life,” while expressing fears about long-term care beyond age 22 when public educational support ends, stating, “The thing that keeps me awake at night is what their future looks like … That’s the great unknown.” Opponents, including autistic researcher Dena Gassner of Drexel University’s autism institute and mother of an autistic adult with moderate needs, worry a separate label could stigmatize, asserting, “There’s nothing wrong with being autistic; the problem lies in ‘the massive lack of supports and services’ in our society,” calling for unified advocacy across the spectrum. Andy Shih, chief science officer for Autism Speaks, affirmed the need for elevated awareness of profound autism needs regardless of the diagnostic debate. The piece notes rising autism rates stem partly from broader awareness and diagnostic changes, but criticizes the Trump administration for promoting unproven and debunked claims about autism causes, which experts say confuses understanding, spreads misinformation endangering public health, and complicates efforts despite increased research funding.
Healthy diets link to longer life regardless of longevity genes, large study finds A large-scale study involving over 500,000 participants from the UK Biobank found that adherence to healthy dietary patterns significantly extends lifespan and reduces mortality risk independently of genetic predisposition for longevity, with individuals following the healthiest diets experiencing up to a 25% lower risk of all-cause mortality over a median follow-up of 12.8 years compared to those with the least healthy diets. Researchers assessed dietary quality using four established indices—the Alternative Healthy Eating Index (AHEI), the Mediterranean Diet Score (MDS), the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) score, and the Healthy Eating Index-2015 (HEI-2015)—which emphasize intake of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts, legumes, fish, unsaturated fats, and limited red/processed meats, sugar-sweetened beverages, and refined grains. Polygenic risk scores for longevity were constructed from genome-wide association studies identifying genetic variants associated with exceptional survival, dividing participants into low, intermediate, and high genetic longevity risk groups. The analysis revealed that higher dietary scores were associated with reduced mortality across all genetic risk categories, with the strongest absolute risk reduction observed among those with high genetic longevity potential who also maintained the healthiest diets, achieving a hazard ratio of 0.75 (95% CI 0.70–0.81) for all-cause death compared to low-diet/low-genetic-risk individuals. Even participants with low genetic longevity scores benefited substantially from healthy eating, showing comparable relative risk reductions, indicating that lifestyle factors like diet can partially offset unfavorable genetic profiles. The study adjusted for confounders including age, sex, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, physical activity, smoking, alcohol consumption, BMI, and comorbidities, and sensitivity analyses confirmed robustness after excluding early deaths or those with baseline chronic diseases. Subgroup findings were consistent across cancer, cardiovascular, and respiratory mortality, though dietary benefits appeared most pronounced for cardiovascular outcomes. The researchers concluded that promoting healthy eating patterns offers universal benefits for longevity, regardless of inherited genetic factors, and urged public health efforts to prioritize accessible, evidence-based dietary guidance over reliance on genetic testing for personalized prevention. Limitations include the predominantly White European ancestry of the UK Biobank cohort, potential residual confounding, self-reported dietary data subject to recall bias, and the observational design precluding causal inference, though the large sample size, long follow-up, and genetic adjustment strengthen the evidence. The findings support current dietary recommendations and suggest that sustained healthy eating remains a powerful modifiable determinant of lifespan even in genetically predisposed individuals.Question of The Day!
Hello Robert,
Thank you so much for your recent voicemail regarding the silver hydrosol and aloe protocol for gut health. I had one question. Will the protocol work for any type of yeast bulid up in the gi tract like Rhodotorula species in particular, or is it only meant for Candida species? It seems like it would cover a broad spectrum of fungal yeast and bad bacteria since its colloidal silver but just wanted to make sure.
Thanks again!
Brad
Hey Robert I’ve loved your show for years. Thank you. I’ve had a healthy and pretty balanced diet. I went on antibiotics 3 years ago for a bad skin infection from an Airbnb hot tub-ew. In hindsight I wish I hadn’t…. but I had recently had a baby and I let the stress rush me to antibiotics. Since then I’ve gained 20 pounds and my stomach blows up like a balloon after I eat. If I don’t find a solution, I may float away soon! I think it’s SIBO and who knows what other gut issues. What do I do? I’m very discouraged.
Rachel
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