Malaria, an infectious disease once a leading cause of death in the United States, was eradicated in the 1950s. However, a recent health warning issued by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has raised concerns about a potential resurgence of this deadly mosquito-borne disease. So far, five cases of malaria infection that occurred on U.S….
Fauci Wanted Universal Human Separation Forever
Commentary While millions were locked down, forbidden from going to events or even church, and the schools and arts were shut down, people kept asking a fundamental question: why is this happening, what is government doing, and what is the exit strategy? There were a number of possibilities. Maybe it was to preserve hospital capacity…
The Quarantine of Healthy Populations
Commentary A few weeks ago I had the pleasure of speaking at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles alongside my friend and colleague, Dr. Jay Bhattacharya. A month prior, we had also lectured together also at a conference in Rome (which, alas, was not recorded). Fortunately, the LA talks were—link below. When the COVID-19 pandemic…
What to Do If You Have Pink Eye
Have you ever looked in the mirror and found the whites of your eye have turned pink? That’s a main symptom of conjunctivitis, more commonly known as pink eye. Pink eye is an inflammation of the outer layer of the eye and inside the eyelid. Your eyes turn red and irritated and have a weepy discharge. It’s…
A Family’s Harrowing Experience With RSV
Respiratory Syncytial Virus, or RSV, is so common that nearly 100% of children have been infected by age 2. Most people, including infants, develop only mild cold-like symptoms. However for some, RSV can be severe and even life threatening. Many people are surprised to learn that RSV is the leading cause of hospitalization in infants….
Why Your Natural Immunity Against COVID Is so Durable and How to Boost It
With some countries rolling out their 5th booster shot against COVID-19, many are putting the necessity of the next dose in question. For some, the extra shots are recommended by the CDC, but this does not mean we should all jump on the vaccine wagon. Given that almost 1 in every 3.5 Americans have already…
Natural Ways to Help Fight Colds and Flu This Fall
Life is full of natural cycles that give us a pretty good idea of what we can expect. It’s like how when the weather cools, the leaves begin to change, and a gentle wave of viruses wash across the land bestowing colds and the flu. Both colds and influenza are caused by viruses. Colds generally…
‘Tomato Flu’ Outbreak in India – Here’s What It Really Is
A “new virus” called tomato flu has been reported in Kerala, India. According to an article in The Lancet Respiratory Medicine, the first case of this mysterious illness was reported on May 6. There have now been over 80 cases, with the disease spreading to other parts of India. Most of those infected are children…
Let’s Declare the Pandemic Over and Peacefully Coexist With COVID—Here’s How
The COVID-19 pandemic has lasted for more than two and half years. With the SARS-CoV-2 virus’s constant mutations, neither COVID-19 vaccines nor previous infection are unable to protect us completely from the newest emerging strains, as demonstrated by the recent Omicron BA.4/5 subvariants. As a matter of fact, the primary effect of vaccination is to…
Illinois Resident Tests Positive for Tick-Borne Heartland Virus
An older person who lives in rural Jackson County has become the third individual to test positive for the tick-borne Heartland virus in Illinois since 2018. The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) said in a press release on Aug. 23 that the older individual had “recently” tested positive for the virus, for which there is…
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