Posted December 27, 2019
Every year, millions of people receive vaccines. These vaccinations are designed to keep people healthy. But sometimes things go wrong, and when that happens patients can only seek recourse at what’s known as Vaccine Court—a government program run by the Department of Health that compensates the injured. … If you’ve never heard of Vaccine Court, you aren’t alone. The Overland Park, Kansas man you are about to meet had a terrible response to a flu vaccine and even became paralyzed for a short period. View here.
Archives for December 2019
How Exercise Affects Disease Prevention and Prognosis
Posted December 27, 2019
Research continues to pour in that exercise is crucial not only for disease prevention but also for significantly improving your prognosis if disease does occur. In the case of stroke, which is responsible for 1 out of every 20 deaths in the U.S.,1 exercise appears to be an even more important factor in outcomes than body fat. Read more.
FDA Approves Merck’s New Live Ebola Vaccine Which It Says Can Shed and Cause Immunosuppression
Posted December 27, 2019
Merck has received the FDA’s fast-tracked approval of a live, genetically modified Ebola vaccine which, according to its vaccine insert, can cause a novel new form of Ebola-type infection, resulting in immunosuppression and possible shedding of live virus to others. Read more.
How to Naturally Get Rid of Allergies
Posted December 27, 2019
I regularly annoy a few people because I basically don’t believe in allergies. Neither does most of human history, for allergies appear to be a rather modern disease, only showing up in force during the last few generations. One might argue that other, more serious diseases had overshadowed allergies in the past, and that diagnostic methods are now so improved that more allergies are noticed. Read more.
10 Ways to Live Longer
Posted December 27, 2019
Youthfulness, vitality and a long, prosperous life have been sought after throughout human history. And now, it seems scientists may have discovered one of the keys to turning back the hands of time. Researchers from Arizona State University and Texas A&M University have made a breakthrough discovery in plant DNA that could lead to stopping cancer cold and slowing the aging process, ABC affiliate News 15 Arizona reports. Read more.
BMJ Exposes Big Pharma’s Interference in Medical Decisions
Posted December 27, 2019
One of the primary roles of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is to review the safety and efficacy of drugs before they are sold on the U.S. market. In 2016, The BMJ1 suggested a strong conflict of interest when they wrote about a revolving door existing between the FDA and the pharmaceutical industry. In pursuit of monetary gain, this relationship places the health of Americans at risk. Read more.
Powered by Gates Foundation Cash, MIT Develops ‘Tatoo ID’ Tracking who has had Vaccinations
Posted December 27, 2019
The invisible “tattoo” is a pattern made up of tiny semiconducting crystals that reflect light and thus glows under infra-red light. The pattern will be delivered alongside the vaccine into the skin via hi-tech dissolvable microneedles made of a mixture of polymers and sugar. Read more.
Could Probiotics Be the Potent Antidepressant You’ve Been Looking for?
Posted December 27, 2019
It has long been established that gut bacteria are largely connected to immune function and metabolic health. However, researchers have only scratched the surface when it comes to their role in thinking, boosting overall mood, and addressing depression and other mental health conditions. A trio of studies confirms the favorable action of probiotics in tackling the growing problem of depression and anxiety disorders. Read more.
Access to Homeopathy Threatened by Latest FDA Action
Posted December 27, 2019
The consequential action taken by the FDA involves the elimination of the administrative framework for homeopathy that the agency used for 30 years, one that allowed manufacturers of homeopathic remedies to thrive while ensuring the quality and purity of homeopathic medicines. We are referring to the withdrawal of Compliance Policy Guide (CPG) 400.400, which has served the industry and consumers well. Read more.
Supreme Court Denies Pharma Fish Oil Monopoly
Posted December 27, 2019
Amarin wanted an import ban on certain fish oil supplements. In a win for consumer access to natural products, the Supreme Court has denied Amarin’s final petition for appeal in the company’s effort to corner the market on fish oil. Read more.