Rhubarb, Heart Risk, and the Appendix Nobody Warned You About
This episode covers three new studies: a 2026 trial on a rhubarb root extract for perimenopausal migraines, a Chinese study linking a metric called the Cardiometabolic Index to coronary artery disease severity in menopausal women, and a case report on appendix endometriosis that doubles as a reminder of how badly the medical system underestimates this disease. Research credibility lens throughout, with a hard take on the endometriosis case and what it says about diagnostic culture. Key Takeaways: • ERr 731, a standardized extract from rhubarb root, showed statistically significant reductions…
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