FDA Commissioner Marty Makary and HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. claim Lyme disease originated from a military lab on Plum Island. However, scientific evidence shows that the bacteria causing Lyme disease existed for thousands of years before this lab… Read More »Lyme disease did not come from a secret military laboratory
A recent study suggests a link between the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) and systemic lupus erythematosus (lupus), a chronic autoimmune disease. EBV infection activates B cells, resulting in immune responses that damage healthy tissues. While no cure exists, vaccine trials are… Read More »Epstein-Barr virus may be linked to all cases of lupus
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. swam in a contaminated creek, rejecting germ theory, a fundamental principle in modern medicine. This denial parallels the broader anti-vaccine movement. Germ theory, supported by substantial evidence, explains how pathogens cause diseases, highlighting the… Read More »RFK Jr is a germ theory denier, so he swims in sewage
As of February 18, 2024, a measles outbreak in West Texas has risen to 58 cases, along with two cases in New Mexico. The increase is linked to low vaccination rates fueled by anti-vaccine sentiments. Measles, a highly contagious disease… Read More »Make Measles Great Again in Texas — the price of vaccine denial
Reports indicate a rise in human metapneumovirus (HMPV) cases in China, but experts suggest this is a typical seasonal pattern, not a cause for alarm. The WHO and CDC see no significant threat, as the health system remains stable. Increased… Read More »Should we worry about human metapneumovirus outbreaks
A new study reveals a link between severe infections and increased dementia risk, particularly Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers found specific infection-related proteins associated with cognitive decline and brain atrophy. They emphasize preventing infections through vaccination as a strategy to potentially reduce… Read More »Severe infections are linked to increased risk of dementia
A clinical study revealed a novel approach to deliver a malaria vaccine using mosquitoes as the delivery mechanism. In a small trial, participants showed a strong immune response and high protective efficacy (89%) against malaria. However, challenges remain regarding the… Read More »New malaria vaccine delivered by a mosquito
The post critiques the raw milk trend in the USA, highlighting health dangers like bird flu. It explains that pasteurized milk safely eliminates pathogens. Despite ongoing testing, raw milk remains a risk, particularly with potential H5N1 contamination. Experts warn against… Read More »Bird flu found in raw milk — why do we even have to discuss this?
Vitamin C is widely believed to prevent or treat the common cold, a notion popularized by Linus Pauling. However, meta-analyses show no significant evidence supporting its effectiveness in prevention, with only minor reductions in cold duration and severity. Thus, while… Read More »Vitamin C and the common cold — myth or science
For over two decades, various discredited anti-vaccine claims have reemerged, such as the assertion that COVID vaccines lead to prion diseases. Prion diseases, several of which exist, are always fatal and typically result from misfolded proteins. Despite concerns during the… Read More »COVID vaccines and prion disease — zombie trope debunked