A recent study indicates that glucosamine, a supplement widely used for joint health, may accelerate Alzheimer’s disease progression. Among patients, glucosamine users showed a 25% increased likelihood of worsening cognitive impairment and higher mortality risks. The study suggests hyperglycosylation may… Read More »Glucosamine linked to faster Alzheimer’s disease progression
The article discusses an executive order issued by President Trump regarding childhood vaccines, assessing its implications and the responses from anti-vaccine advocates. Written by Professor Dorit Reiss, it critiques the executive order for relying on a flawed scientific assessment, revealing… Read More »Anti-vaccine activists misstate the Trump executive order on vaccines
The article highlights the critical importance of the vitamin K shot for newborns, noting that refusal to administer it, often linked to anti-vaccine sentiments, can lead to vitamin K deficiency bleeding, which poses severe risks including death. The shot is… Read More »Babies are dying because parents refuse the vitamin K shot
Many flu and cold supplements lack scientific evidence supporting their effectiveness and are generally a waste of money. The best prevention against flu is vaccination. Claims that these supplements boost the immune system are oversimplified and misleading. Evidence-based treatments exist,… Read More »Flu and cold supplements — mostly, they are worthless
Juice cleanses, popularized on social media, lack scientific backing for health benefits and may actually harm gut health. These diets often lead to negative changes in gut microbiota and can expose individuals to harmful bacteria. The notion of detoxifying the… Read More »Juice cleanses are useless and may be bad for you
The MAHA initiative under HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is reviving interest in unproven medical treatments, particularly among anti-vaccine advocates. Four alternative treatments—hydroxychloroquine, colloidal silver, vitamin D, and Miracle Mineral Solution—lack scientific validity and pose significant health risks, underscoring… Read More »Four alternative medical treatments coming back thanks to RFK Jr
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
The Texas measles outbreak has led to vitamin A poisoning due to misinformation promoted by HHS Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr, who suggested vitamin A could prevent or treat measles. While vitamin A is vital for health and may help… Read More »Measles outbreak has led to increased vitamin A poison center calls
The article critiques RFK Jr’s claims that vitamin A and cod liver oil can prevent or treat measles. While vitamin A supports immune function, it does not prevent measles or its complications in healthy individuals. Risks of toxicity exist, and… Read More »Vitamin A and measles — what are the facts
A recent peer-reviewed study indicates that certain drugs, including vaccines, may reduce the risk of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. The research involved over 130 million individuals and identified classes of drugs, such as antibiotics and antivirals, that show promise in… Read More »Study shows some drugs and vaccines lower risk of dementia