Jeff Beck died of bacterial meningitis not COVID-19 vaccine
Jeff Beck died of bacterial meningitis not the COVID-19 vaccine as is claimed by anti-vaxxers who think every sudden death is vaccine-related
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Michael Simpson
Lifetime lover of science, especially biomedical research. Spent years in academics, business development, research, and traveling the world shilling for Big Pharma. I love sports, mostly college basketball and football, hockey, and baseball. I enjoy great food and intelligent conversation. And a delicious morning coffee!
USDA announced new guidelines for the organic food label
USDA announces new guidelines for groceries that have the “organic food” label. This article reviews what that means for consumers.
Coffee is linked to reduced cardiovascular disease and mortality
A new peer-reviewed paper indicates that coffee may be linked to reduced risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality.
Organic foods — are they safer and healthier?
We review whether organic foods are actually safer and healthier to consume than conventional foods. Organic foods may not be worth the cost.
US cancer mortality rate dropped by 33% since 1991
Cancer mortality in the USA has dropped by 33% since 1991 as a result of better treatments and earlier diagnoses. Winning the war on cancer.
The bivalent COVID vaccines are not linked to strokes
Recent scientific research shows that the bivalent COVID-19 vaccines do not cause strokes despite early safety signals.
The anti-vaccine “it’s not tested against a placebo” trope (2023 update)
Del Bigtree claims that vaccine clinical trials do not compare it to a true placebo. This is another false claim that has no merit.
Joe Mercola falsely claims COVID vaccine boosters cause cancer
Joe Mercola uses a retracted paper to claim that COVID-19 vaccine boosters cause cancer. This is another false claim with no merit.
XBB.1.5 COVID-19 variant — here comes the Kraken FAQ
FAQs about the XBB.1.5 COVID-19 variant, also called the Kraken. There are some reasons for concern but vaccinated people should not worry.
MMR vaccine public confidence — polling shows a drop
New polling from the Kaiser Family Foundation that there has been a small drop in confidence in the MMR vaccine for measles.