World Health Organization declaration of Monkey Pox as a “Public Health Emergency of International Concern” (PHEIC), was made by one man, WHO Director-General Tedros, who has no medical training, over the objection of the majority of his own expert committee of medical and scientific advisors. The same committee met just one month ago and declined…
Monkeypox Virus: Facts Vs Fear
July 26, 2022
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Protect Your Brain and Heart: Why You Should Be Eating More Anthocyanins
According to recent estimates, over 5.8 million Americans are currently living with Alzheimer’s disease. As the population ages, the percentage of people affected by this debilitating disease will only increase. Experts say that every five years after age 65, the risk of Alzheimer’s disease doubles. The upshot is that a shocking 14 million Americans are…
From Cloning Monkeypox Genome to Editing Human DNA, Is Synthetic Biology a Double-Edged Sword?
In the June 2022 issue of Virologica Sinica, researchers at Wuhan Institute of Virology (WIV) published a paper that said WIV efficiently assembled a large fragment of the monkeypox virus genome for the purpose of developing a PCR test for monkeypox. This WIV article is not particularly eye-catching at the first glance, but it does…
Heavy Menstrual Bleeding: What to Know
T.L. is a 42-year-old mother of two with a long history of heavy menstrual cycles. At times she was anemic, which left her exhausted. She was looking for answers, but wasn’t getting any meaningful relief. Menorrhagia is the medical term for abnormally heavy menstrual cycles. At times, it can be so serious as to require…
The Health Benefits of Bringing Nature Indoors
Think back to the last time you felt rejuvenated. Chances are you weren’t lounging on your couch or at a desk. You likely weren’t inside at all. For many people, it’s the great expanse of nature that calls us back to ourselves. Stormy skylines, mountain tops seen from afar, the feel of the wind in…
What Are Dental Implants?
Modern-day dental implants were developed in 1952 by a Swedish orthopedic surgeon, Professor Per-Ingvar Brånemark. He found that titanium could be integrated into living bone with a very high degree of predictability and did not seem to suffer long-term soft tissue inflammation or ultimate rejection. He discovered at his laboratory in Sweden that titanium integrates…
The Rheumatism Early-Detection Checklist, and Simple Stretches to Reverse It
Editor’s note: Rheumatoid arthritis is not a disease of the elderly. It mainly occurs between the ages of 30 and 50, and is prevalent in women. According to Dr. Sonosuke Yukawa, a Japanese rheumatologist who has treated more than 100,000 people, there is a chance to completely cure rheumatoid arthritis in its early stages. Therefore,…
Drinking This Popular Beverage Slashes Depression and Suicide Risk by Half, According to Study
July 25, 2022
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In the song “9 to 5,” from the 1980 movie of the same name, singer Dolly Parton refers to coffee as a “cup of ambition.” Now, emerging research indicates that coffee’s potential benefits extend far beyond increasing motivation; according to one study, coffee may even help prevent suicide. Other recent studies show that coffee can…
Australian Researchers Develop Semi-Permanent Virus and Bacteria Repellent Surface Spray
July 25, 2022
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A team of researchers from several Australian universities have developed a first-of-its-kind spray that can prevent the spread of bacterial and viral infections—including COVID-19—on a multitude of surfaces for prolonged periods. The spray coating, which uses a combination of plastics strong enough to compare with bullet-proof glass, can repel viruses and bacteria via an air-filled…
Understanding Lupus: Gene Responsible For Autoimmune Disease Discovered
July 25, 2022
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Australian National University (ANU) researchers believe they have discovered the potential cause of the autoimmune disease lupus. Senior researcher Vicki Athanasopoulos from the ANU John Curtin School of Medical Research (JCSMR) said in an ANU news release that the discovery of a gene called Toll-like receptor seven or TLR7 that, when over-activated, causes the autoimmune disease…
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