Join host Dr. Chris Martenson alongside IMA President and Chief Medical Officer Dr. Joseph Varon, and IMA Senior Fellows Dr. Kat Lindley and Dr. Ryan Cole for a recap of IMA 2025. The doctors share behind-the-scenes stories, highlight standout sessions, and discuss what comes next for the Independent Medical Alliance and the growing Honest Medicine movement.
The Independent Medical Alliance (IMA), today urged the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to enact an immediate ban on direct-to-consumer paid advertising for individual prescription drugs. The group argues that pervasive pharmaceutical marketing undermines the doctor-patient relationship and fuels America’s overreliance on medications.
The Independent Medical Alliance (IMA) formally called on the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to enact a sweeping federal ban on synthetic chemical dye food colorings in all consumable products – citing mounting studies and other data that indicates potential health risks, including hyperactivity in children, allergic reactions, and links to America’s spike in chronic illnesses.
In the wake of CDC reportedly launching a comprehensive study on vaccines and any possible link to the exponential rise in Autism Spectrum Disorder, today the Independent Medical Alliance called out the American Academy of Pediatrics for their vocal opposition to the CDC study.
A new study from Yale University has uncovered spike protein from COVID-19 vaccines can persist in the body for more than two years—much longer than previously measured. IMA President & Chief Medical Officer Dr. Joseph Varon leads an expert panel featuring IMA Senior Fellows Dr. Ryan Cole and Dr. Kirk Milhoan, along with researcher Dr. Lynn Fynn to break down the study, its implications, and what it means for those suffering from PVS.
Redefining Trust in Science: Discover how the Journal of Independent Medicine challenges mainstream medical publishing, restores public trust, and advances unbiased scientific research.
Are mRNA vaccines the future of medicine or an unproven technology being pushed too fast? While the pharmaceutical industry claims they’re safe and effective, new evidence suggests serious risks that demand urgent attention. Join Dr. Chris Martenson as he hosts Dr. Ryan Cole and Dr. Kirk Milhoan for a critical conversation about the real science behind mRNA shots.
The Journal of Independent Medicine is a new peer-reviewed publication dedicated to restoring integrity in medical research. Read our first issue for groundbreaking studies on repurposed medicines, medical ethics, healthcare policy, and more. Available now—free to access.
As a doctor, I now believe the mRNA platform was used inappropriately in healthy subjects to confer immunity. That’s the lesson of the mRNA COVID-19 experience. Let's not repeat the same mistake twice.
The Independent Medical Alliance (IMA) joined a growing chorus of medical experts from across the nation in strongly urging the FDA to immediately revoke the Emergency Use Authorization of the COVID-19 mRNA shot.
What does Fauci’s “pre-pardon” mean for public trust? Why is the U.S. exiting the WHO, and how will these moves shape public health policy? This week, a distinguished panel of healthcare experts tackles these questions and more in the inaugural Independent Medical Alliance™ (IMA) webinar. Senior Fellow Dr. Ryan Cole leads the discussion with IMA co-founders Dr. Joseph Varon and Dr. Paul Marik, joined by Senior Fellow Dr. Kat Lindley and former Deputy Assistant Secretary for Health at HHS, David Mansdoerfer.
To our FLCCC Family, near and far, thank you. Wishing you a wonderful holiday and a happy new year ahead!
What happens when disparities in hospital care affect patient outcomes? How did gaps in treatment during the COVID-19 pandemic contribute to prolonged hospital stays, septic shock, and increased mortality? FLCCC co-founders Dr. Joseph Varon and Dr. Paul Marik, along with FLCCC Senior Fellow and co-founder Dr. Jose Iglesias discuss findings presented at the 2024 CHEST conference.
With your support, the FLCCC has grown well beyond its initial focus on COVID, tackling other critical health issues. Your generosity has made the our high-impact work possible since March 2020, and our work is far from finished. This Giving Tuesday, we thank you for your continued support of Honest Medicine.
FLCCC Alliance President and Chief Medical Officer Dr. Joseph Varon, and Chief Scientific Officer Dr. Paul Marik thank the entire FLCCC family in this brief video message of holiday gratitude. Whether you've supported us since April 2020 or if you're just now tuning in, the FLCCC Alliance would like to thank everyone for their kindness and generosity. Happy Thanksgiving.
Injured by a COVID-19 shot? Complete FLCCC's new Vaccination Injury Treatment and Access to Essential care (VITAE) survey to help us better understand and help! In collaboration with React19.org, FLCCC Director of Scientific Research, Matthew Halma, M.Sc. and Chief Medical Officer Dr. Joseph Varon have designed the new survey to better understand the unique challenges individuals and families experience when dealing with vaccine injury.
FLCCC President and Chief Medical Officer Dr. Joseph Varon joined Jan Jeffcoat at The National Desk for a discussion on ways to boost immunity during this year's respiratory season.
Dr. Paul Marik and Dr. Angus Dalgleish, fresh from the AMPS tour, report back on COVID censorship and medical freedom in Australia. Join co-host, FLCCC President Dr. Joseph Varon, along with tour organizer Kara Thomas and Aussie-based FLCCC Senior Fellow Dr. Ian Brighthope, as they share firsthand insights from their experiences down under.
FLCCC President Dr. Joseph Varon and Naturopathic Doctor & Senior Fellow Kristina Carman discuss the growing issue of Type 2 diabetes and the connection between gut health and blood sugar.
FLCCC Chief Medical Officer Dr. Joseph Varon joined The National Desk with Jan Jeffcoat and discussed how to prevent, treat, and potentially reverse Type 2 diabetes and prediabetes.
At this year's World Medical Congress for Life (third annual) in São Paulo, Brazil, FLCCC Senior Fellow Dr. Natalia Prego joined FLCCC President and CMO Dr. Joseph Varon to discuss the impact of COVID-19 mandates in Spain.
Fresh off their visit to the 3rd Annual World Medical Congress for Life, the doctors shed light on the growing issue of medical censorship in Brazil (and beyond).
World Congress of MPV-LA and the FLCCC Alliance express our position and reflections on the mistakes made during the COVID-19 Pandemic.
FLCCC Alliance President and Chief Medical Officer Dr. Joseph Varon and nine FLCCC Senior Fellows set to address "Post-COVID-19 Medicine: Are You Prepared?" at the 3rd annual international event.
Dr. Joseph Varon and Dr. Adylle Varon compare Eastern Medicine vs. Western Medicine and review a vaccine injury case study.
Tamara Ugolini of Rebel News interviews Dr. Joseph Varon on the fight to launch the Journal of the FLCCC Alliance.
Our experts discuss the factors contributing to excess deaths worldwide, particularly those associated with COVID-19 infections and vaccines.
On this day, let us remember that the freedom we cherish extends beyond our political system; it includes the freedom to access truthful, effective medical care.
Dr. Joseph Varon and FLCCC Senior Fellow Dr. Suzanne Gazda discuss the real causes of Alzheimer’s disease and a recently retracted Alzheimer’s study.
FLCCC Alliance to launch the “Journal of the FLCCC Alliance” featuring research and insights on critical, often under-reported medical topics.
Dr. Joseph Varon and Dr. Chris Martenson review the latest Trickle Truth news leaks and welcome FLCCC new senior fellows.
A special episode of FLCCC’s weekly webinar. FLCCC Alliance co-founders reunite to thank Dr. Pierre Kory and to discuss their ambitious plans to transform our approach to medicine and health.
Today, Dr. Paul Marik and Dr. Pierre Kory will defend their board certifications in a significant hearing with the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM). Today’s proceedings stem from the doctors' public endorsements of early treatment methods for COVID-19, their discussions on repurposed medications, and their critique of vaccine risks and harms. Alongside Drs. Marik and Kory, the FLCCC Alliance has consistently defended these positions, citing substantial medical and scientific evidence.
The FLCCC Alliance announced today that Dr. Joseph Varon, one of the original co-founders of the organization, has been named president and chief medical officer; he has also been appointed to the board of directors. A globally recognized front line physician and highly published scientist, Dr. Varon is fluent in seven languages and is also the founder of multiple businesses, possessing outstanding organizational leadership skills that the FLCCC requires to execute the strategic plan formulated last fall to significantly expand its breadth of focus, reach, and global impact.
Dr. Joe Varon shares case studies, and speaks about the challenges to both the patient suffering from spike protein-induced disease as well as the toll the illness takes on their families.
"There are now 11 peer-reviewed studies that link having had COVID and developing dementia within 6-12 months," Neurologist Dr. Suzanne Gazda
Independent filmmaker and author Justin Smith joins Dr. Marik and Dr. Varon to discuss his new documentary, 'In the Shadow of Flexner.' The Flexner Report, published in 1910, became the philosophical cornerstone of "modern" medicine by championing medication and surgery over nutrition and naturopathy.
Should I change my doctor, and how to do it? Building on their presentation at FLCCC's third educational conference in Phoenix, Dr. Joseph Varon and Dr. Katarina Lindley discuss treatment, insurance and payment options if changing providers.
Dr. Joseph Varon, co-founder of the FLCCC Alliance, joined host Jan Jeffcoat on The National Desk to discuss how to find a good doctor - what questions patients should ask if they are thinking of switching doctors, how to know if you are aligned with your practitioner, and practical steps patients can take to change their current doctor if necessary.
Thinking about changing primary care physicians? Here are 5 reasons to make a move, along with some simple advice on how to do it.
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"The 'system' does not encourage independent thinking when it comes to treatment. They want everyone to follow the same protocols — and many healthcare providers do, as they’re afraid of the repercussions.”
Dr. Joseph Varon and Dr. Katarina Lindley discuss what they are seeing regarding COVID, Long COVID and vaccine injury.
FLCCC doctors Kory, Marik and Varon review the latest protocol, Sepsis Care: A Guide to Inpatient and Outpatient Treatment, and discuss how to best manage treatment and recovery.
An excerpt from ‘The Adventures of the COVID Hunter’, by FLCCC founding member, Dr. Joseph Varon, who worked 715 days straight in a Houston, Texas ICU.
Dr. Joe Varon, Jeffery Tucker and Kristina Morros discuss why people should be more focused on making sure they are healthy and follow FLCCC protocols when needed rather than worry about new strains of COVID.
Dr. Joe Varon explains why FLCCC is adopting more protocols and spreading more health awareness as well as ventures into what the future holds for the FLCCC.
Dr. Paul Marik, Dr. Pierre Kory, and Dr. Tim Noakes explain how cholesterol does not have anything to do with heart disease and explain why that is.
This weeks webinar discusses the "Medical Freedom Road Show" with host Betsy Ashton and special guests Dr. Joe Varon, co-founder of the FLCCC, and Jeffrey Tucker, founder and president of the Brownstone Institute. The discussion includes a recap of the 2023 Porcupine Freedom Festival (PorcFest), the work of the Brownstone Institute, and the importance of medical freedom.
Dr. Joseph Varon—one of the co-founders of the FLCCC—worked 715 days straight in his Houston ICU to save thousands of COVID patients. Using the FLCCC’s MATH+ Protocol, the mortality rate of the hospital quickly became the lowest in the nation.
Executive Director Kelly Bumann, Dr. Paul Marik and Dr. Joesph Varon recap FLCCC's 2nd Educational Conference, Emerging Approaches to Treating Spike Protein-Induced Diseases, and answer audience questions.
View from the ICU with Dr. Jose Iglesias and Dr. Joseph Varon, who share their experiences straight from the Intensive Care Unit.
Andy Schlafly, Esq, General Counsel of the Association of American Physicians and Surgeons, discusses sham peer reviews.
As Dr. Paul Marik continues his fight to use proven, life-saving treatments to help save lives, he is joined by Dr. Pierre Kory and Dr. Joseph Varon—and together they discuss Marik's case to fight for a doctor's right to treat.
This week's webinar is titled: A Global Catastrophe! and the FLCCC medical team teaches how to deal with the Delta variant.
Ivory Hecker reveals how she was forced to censor Dr. Joseph Varon when reporting on his success treating COVID-19 patients in the ICU.
Dr. Joseph Varon and reporter Ivory Hecker join this week's webinar and discuss the impact of censorship in medicine and the media.
At a press conference on Dec. 4, 2020, at United Memorial Medical Center in Houston, Texas, three Critical Care physician/scholars from the Frontline COVID-19 Critical Care Alliance (FLCCC), developers of the MATH+ Hospital Treatment Protocol for COVID-19, presented comprehensive scientific evidence—including Randomized Controlled Trials (RCTs) and Observational Controlled Trials—demonstrating that ivermectin, a key component of [...]
FLCCC Alliance News Conference: Medical Evidence of Ivermectin— Effectively Prevent & Treat COVID-19
FLCCC Alliance News Conference: Medical Evidence of Ivermectin— Effectively Prevent & Treat COVID-19 - Dr Pierre Kory gave a webinar hosted by YPO Gold’s Southern California Chapter for hundreds of CEOs within the network internationally.
Reuters reports with a stunning photo essay from Houston, TX on Dr. Joseph Varon's ICU experience during a "surge" in COVID-19 admittances.
“The Covid Hunter of Houston” Dr Joseph Varon says he has adapted a treatment protocol that has given his Covid-19 patients a 95% chance of recovery.
“Doctors say their COVID-19 protocol saves lives. Others want proof.”
Sky News goes inside Dr. Varon’s Houston Hospital during spike in COVID-19 cases. “Houston doctor says ‘we’re heading to pure hell’ as COVID-19 cases spike in Texas”
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CNN goes inside Dr. Varon’s Houston Hospital during surge of COVID patients
Interview with Dr. Varon on the Math+ Protocol by Dr. Rahul Kashyap.
In late December 2019, I was made aware of a novel coronavirus, which had been identified as the cause of a cluster of pneumonia and acute hypoxemic respiratory failure in Wuhan, China. As we are now aware, this coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak became a global pandemic.
The L.A. Times reports on FLCCC's Dr. Joesph Varon and the treatment success of protocols at Texas hospital.
Dr. Varon’s Remarkable Success in Treating COVID-19: "Local hospital using experimental drug treatment in hopes of saving lives of COVID-19 patients.”
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