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Proco's editorial team translates published health research into accessible content. No advice. No claims. Just what the studies measured, with citations.

Research

How to Read a Clinical Trial: A Primer for Non-Scientists

A reader's guide to evaluating clinical research: the hierarchy of evidence, PICO framework, p-values, effect size, conflicts of interest, and red flags in popular coverage.

10 min read · 2026-06-01
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The Wellness Economy in 2026: Size, Segments, and the Science Gap

The global wellness economy is approximately $6.3 trillion. This page describes its segments, growth drivers, geographic distribution, and the persistent gap between marketing claims and underlying research.

9 min read · 2026-06-01
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How Supplements Are Regulated: EU vs US vs UK

The US, EU, and UK regulate supplements under different frameworks: DSHEA in the US, the Food Supplements Directive and EFSA in the EU, and the FSA's evolving post-Brexit regime in the UK. This page compares them.

10 min read · 2026-06-01
Longevity

Healthspan vs Lifespan: What Longevity Research Actually Measures

Longevity research distinguishes lifespan (total years lived) from healthspan (years lived in good health). This page describes the definitions, measurement, and current state of the field.

10 min read · 2026-06-01