Modern medicine, as we know it, is only 30-40 years old. Indeed, it's only been in the last few decades that we've witnessed such strides modern medical technological advancements. We literally hover on the brink of curing genetic diseases, even unlocking the mystery of the origin of life itself. In fact, we now stand poised on the newest frontier - the creation of life. Yet, in spite of these so-called modern medical miracles, epidemics continue to ravish parts of the world while other parts struggle with the rising incidence of chronic, debilitating diseases. We have new diseases our ancestors never heard before, like AIDS. Then there's Anthrax, another health crisis we're just now trying to understand. We are beset with conflicting scientific research, as well as diversity in cultural medicine. We've moved from a time when doctors were once considered demigods into a 21st century that demands proactive involvement in one's health.