An online tool developed by the Center for Unbiased Science and Health, in partnership with CIDRAP, visually illustrates the risks of vaccines versus the diseases they prevent. With rising measles outbreaks in the USA, this tool aims to clarify misconceptions… Read More »Online tool shows vaccine vs disease risks
Moderna’s mRNA-1010 flu vaccine has received FDA approval for adults aged 50 and older, marking it as the first mRNA-based flu vaccine in the U.S. It demonstrates 26.6% higher effectiveness than standard vaccines. While adverse events were more frequent, most… Read More »FDA approves first mRNA flu vaccine for people over 50
A new large-scale study involving over 2.5 million children reaffirms that there is no link between the MMR vaccine and autism, contradicting confusing messaging from the CDC. The study underscores the vaccine’s safety, especially amid rising measles cases in the… Read More »Another study shows no link between the MMR vaccine and autism
A study reveals that the BCG tuberculosis vaccine may influence biomarkers related to Alzheimer’s disease by modifying immune responses and amyloid-beta levels. This effect suggests the vaccine could play a role in early Alzheimer’s development. However, the study’s small size… Read More »Tuberculosis BCG vaccine alters biomarkers linked to Alzheimer’s
In July 2026, the American Heart Association’s scientific statement found that moderate coffee consumption has potential cardiovascular benefits, including reduced risks of heart disease and stroke. Individual responses to caffeine vary, emphasizing the need for tailored consumption. While coffee isn’t… Read More »American Heart Association issues statement on benefits of coffee
There is anti-vaccine belief that natural immunity is superior to vaccine-induced immunity. This post emphasizes that while both types of immunity are similar, vaccines provide a safer way to achieve immunity without the risks associated with actual infections. Vaccination is… Read More »Natural immunity is not better than vaccine immunity
In July 2026, the CDC reported 2,318 measles cases in the U.S., exceeding the total from 2025. Major outbreaks occurred in South Carolina, Utah, and Arizona, linked to declining MMR vaccination rates below the 95% needed for herd immunity. Most… Read More »US measles cases in 2026 are the highest since 1991
A Swedish study confirms that infants who do not receive a vitamin K shot at birth face significantly increased risks of bleeding, including life-threatening intracranial hemorrhages. The shot is deemed safe and essential for preventing vitamin K deficiency bleeding, which… Read More »Higher risk of brain bleeding in babies who don’t get vitamin K shot
