Posted March 27, 2020
It may sometimes look like alphabet soup when scientists begin writing about perfluorinated chemicals, historically abbreviated PFC. Interestingly, the abbreviation PFC refers to two similar, yet distinctly different chemicals: perfluorinated chemicals and perfluorocarbons.1 Perfluorinated chemicals include perfluorocarbons and other per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, such as PFOA and PFOS. To reduce confusion, the EPA made the move to use “PFAS” to refer to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances that describe chemicals in this group, including perfluorocarbons. Read more.
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Is Plastic Recycling Just a Big Fraud?
Posted March 27, 2020
As plastic pollution has become a more well-recognized problem, public awareness about the need for recycling has grown as well. The question is whether or not recycling is a viable answer. Growing evidence suggests plastic recycling efforts can have only a minor impact even under the best of circumstances. Read more.
ANH-Int’l Special Report: COVID-19 –Fearmongering Born Out of Uncertainty
Posted March 27, 2020
Coronavirus 2 or SARS-CoV-2, that causes COVID-19 or just plain old ‘coronavirus’ – call it what you like – has taken the world by storm. Humans in every corner of the globe are coming together to ostensibly minimise human tragedy, suffering and hardship linked to the severe acute respiratory syndrome caused by the new circulating virus. Unwittingly, some of these efforts might actually cause harms they’re intending to prevent. Read more.
Keep Health Food Stores Open!
Posted March 27, 2020
State and local governments are starting to force many stores to close—let’s make sure those that protect our health stay open. Action Alert! In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, local governments are putting restrictions on businesses in order to prevent the virus’ spread. In many cases this is appropriate, but it is equally important that essential businesses, such as health food stores, stay open. Read more.
Experimental Coronavirus Vaccine to Skip Animal Testing — Test Directly on Humans
Posted March 27, 2020
Standard clinical trials of any new medicine require scientists first test the vaccine on animals (normally mice) to determine its safety and effectiveness. Only after surviving iterative tests in animal models can a candidate medicine then be tested in human trials. This step has been dispensed within the case of mRNA-1273. Read more.
17 Small and Easy Ways to Prevent Coronavirus
Posted March 27, 2020
Whether you know someone affected by it, or you’ve been keeping an eye on the news (and on social media), you’re probably aware that there’s a lot of information circulating about coronavirus (AKA COVID-19). With so much out there, it can be difficult to know what’s accurate and truthful—and what’s simply preying on your fears. While it’s easy to feel panicked right now, it’s important to stay educated with the facts so you can keep yourself happy and healthy. Read more.
Will Wearing a Mask Protect You Against Coronavirus?
Posted March 27, 2020
With 101,606 reported COVID-19 cases across 96 countries and territories as of March 6, 2020,1 and no known cure, people are seeking ways to protect themselves against infection. Logically, many are resorting to wearing face masks when venturing out in public. Read more.
The True Cost of Autism with Dr. Toby Rogers
Posted March 13, 2020
Recently Del Bigtree’s The Highwire had an interview with political economist, Dr. Toby Rogers, that should have everyone’s attention. Toby is a researcher who has looked at the science and added up the costs of autism. It seems that with April’s Autism Awareness Month coming up there is nothing to celebrate, especially when it comes to the costs to society. In short, Toby thinks the economics of autism will bury us. Read more.
China’s Response to American Allegation on COVID-19
Posted March 13, 2020
As if coping with COVID-19 is not enough, American government officials and media are attacking China, I believe without facts and frequently with misplaced malice. I think that now whether or not COVID-19 was manufactured or not is less relevant to coping with the Pandemic in America and the world. Read more.
PPIs: New Danger
Posted March 13, 2020
Now we can add fractures to the list of side effects for these dangerous drugs. Action Alert! A new study has found that proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are associated with an increase in fracture risk among kidney transplant recipients. Unfortunately this is just one more item among the many dangers that have been associated with these drugs. In fact, there are lawsuits currently alleging that PPIs cause kidney damage. Read more.
