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The CDC wishes you weren’t aware of these four polio facts
Post Date: 2017-01-14 15:05:45 by Horse
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If pressed on the matter, the average person would probably insist that vaccines save lives, and that the science is incontrovertible in support of this position. Even many vaccine skeptics who reject some of the more modern vaccines like HPV and the flu shot would be quick to interject that society would still be facing epidemics of polio, for instance, if it were not for the advent of vaccines. Though a commonly held belief, vaccines are not lifesaving medical tools as many people have been falsely led to believe. In fact, evidence compiled over many decades suggests that the exact opposite is true — that not only are vaccines not responsible for eradicating communicable illnesses ...
Doctor warns of toxic levels of copper lurking in kale, avocado and coconut
Post Date: 2017-01-14 00:16:26 by Tatarewicz
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Could YOUR salad be contaminated? Doctor warns of toxic levels of copper lurking in kale, avocado and coconut Copper is an important nutrient that helps with neurodevelopment and growth But too much copper in diets could be making you sick, an expert claims Dr Svetlana Kogan says 'copper toxicity' could be coming from an increase in vegetable based diets The risk from copper water pipes and estrogen pills could also be contributing It is the most popular option for a healthy lunch. But salads - filled with kale, coconut, and avocado - could actually be making us sick. These foods are often loaded with copper, an expert warns Daily Mail Online. An important nutrient, copper ...
TEN LIES Told by Those Who Say “Mercury in Vaccines is Safe”
Post Date: 2017-01-13 13:23:09 by Horse
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Lie # 1 “Thimerosal, 49.55% mercury by weight, is safe when used as a preservative in vaccines and other drugs.” The Facts: The Eli Lilly Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for Thimerosal acknowledges that exposure to Thimerosal in utero and in children can cause “mild to severe mental retardation and mild to severe gross motor impairment.” The Sigma Aldrich MSDS lists abortion and fetal death as possible outcomes of in utero exposure. Nonetheless, most seasonal and H1N1 flu shots for pregnant women and young children contain 25 micrograms of mercury in the form of Thimerosal. For this exposure to be safe, a child would need to weigh more than 550 pounds. Thimerosal is ...
Abolish “Prescription” Drugs
Post Date: 2017-01-13 12:53:30 by Ada
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People are whining about Obamacare being abolished soon. “How will people get their prescription medicines?!” That’s easy enough to solve. Abolish prescription medicines. Yes, you heard me right. We need to abolish the system of prescriptions and sell these medicines over-the-counter where true market competition can take place. As it is now, what we know as a “prescription” is not really that. What it really is, is a “permit to buy/own medicine”. Mandated by, guess who? The government! And, in the case of certain meds, the DEA specifically. Prescriptions were never meant to be medicine permits. They were originally just instructions to the pharmacist on ...
Obamacare's Death Throes
Post Date: 2017-01-12 11:27:44 by Stephen Lendman
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Obamacare’s Death Throes by Stephen Lendman On March 23, 2010, Obama signed the misnamed Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) into law. It’s a healthcare rationing scheme to enrich insurers, drug companies and large hospital chains in lieu of the only equitable system - universal coverage, everyone in, no one left out, no gimmicks and schemes the way Obamacare was crafted. Physicians for a National Health Program (PNHP) proposes a “Beyond the Affordable Care Act: A Physicians’ Proposal for Single-Payer Care Reform.” It’s a work in progress, to be published when completed. An abstract said the following: “Even after full implementation ...
Trump Taps Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. To Head New Commission On Vaccine Safety And Scientific Integrity
Post Date: 2017-01-12 09:39:20 by Ada
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Kennedy says he will 'make sure we have scientific integrity in the vaccine process for efficacy and safety effects' New York Daily News reported today that Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. will chair a commission on vaccine safety and scientific integrity at the request of President-elect Donald Trump. Kennedy, following a meeting with Trump inside Trump Tower, told reporters that the point of the commission would to be “to make sure we have scientific integrity in the vaccine process for efficacy and safety effects.” Kennedy has recently been in the news for launching the World Mercury Project (WMP), a public health advocacy organization dedicated to ending exposure to ...
The "Vietnam War" Called Obamacare Cannot Be Won
Post Date: 2017-01-11 17:57:07 by Ada
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The Vietnam War was started by a Democrat and ended by a Republican. Let’s keep that in mind. Basically, at some point, Republican President Nixon had to finally admit the Vietnam War could not be won and the only sane thing to do was get out of it. But we also must admit ourselves that Nixon must have known the war could not be won for quite some time. And how many more died before the government finally put lives ahead of ego? Oh, of course, the government told us of all kinds of horrible disasters that would occur if the Vietnam War was not won. But those predictions did not come true in the way the government told us. We were lied into that war, lied to about the progress, then ...
Waco the 4 legged wonder and his Pal
Post Date: 2017-01-10 13:16:07 by Fred Mertz
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3 mins 35 secs Poster Comment:Saw this story and it impressed me. For animal lovers only.
Scientists discover how the brain helps the body fight bacteria
Post Date: 2017-01-08 02:16:52 by Tatarewicz
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ScienceAlert... The brain may not only control our thoughts and basic physical functions. Recent studies indicate that it also controls the way our body responds to the threat of bacterial infections. It does this by boosting the production of a protective molecule called PCTR1 that helps white blood cells kill the invading bacteria. Our body is in constant contact with bacteria. For the most part these do not pose a threat since we have evolved defence systems to keep these organisms at bay. But in some instances, especially when the body’s defence systems are weakened or fail, bacteria may invade, leading to infection and, in extreme cases, sepsis, which can result in death. In ...
For Elderly, Hour-Long Napping Helps Brain Function, Study Says
Post Date: 2017-01-07 07:08:16 by Tatarewicz
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ACSH... China, with one of the largest – if not the largest – elderly population on Earth, has a strong incentive to learn how to support or improve cognitive function for its older citizens. And as people all around the world live longer, understanding how to slow mental impairment and dementia has become an ever-growing concern. That's in part what has led a multinational research team to look for ways to mitigate cognitive degeneration. And a new, interesting study focusing on post-lunchtime napping for the elderly is helping shed light on this important issue. In their paper published today online in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, this group of Chinese ...
Living close to busy roads may cause dementia – study
Post Date: 2017-01-05 04:29:58 by Tatarewicz
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RT... Living near busy roads with constant noise has more downsides than sleep deprivation. Canadian scientists say that those who live in proximity to heavy traffic have an increased risk of developing dementia. “People who lived within 50 metres of high-traffic roads had a seven per cent higher likelihood of developing dementia compared to those who lived more than 300 meters away from busy roads,” research from Public Health Ontario (PHO) and the Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences (ICES) has found. READ MORE: 'Bees with Alzheimer’s?' Aluminium pollution linked to dementia in bees Researchers examined over 6.5 million residents in the Canadian province of ...
Olive Oil for Ear Wax
Post Date: 2017-01-04 06:11:19 by Tatarewicz
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Med-health.net Usually, ear wax comes by itself outside the ear canal slowly and gets removed easily. However, in some individuals excessive ear wax can get accumulated in the ear canal and create problem. A condition known as cerumen impaction occurs when large quantities of accumulated ear wax gets hard and is impacted in the ear canal. This condition can cause ear pain and even infection in the ear. How to Use Olive Oil for Ear Wax An effective home remedy that comes in handy for treating cerumen impaction is olive oil; however, certain safety precautions should be following while using it. 1. Using Olive Oil Drop Olive oil can be used as a drop to soften and remove ear wax. The steps ...
It's official: A brand-new human organ has been classified
Post Date: 2017-01-04 01:20:22 by Tatarewicz
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ScienceAlert... Researchers have classified a brand-new organ inside our bodies, one that's been hiding in plain sight in our digestive system this whole time. Although we now know about the structure of this new organ, its function is still poorly understood, and studying it could be the key to better understanding and treatment of abdominal and digestive disease. Known as the mesentery, the new organ is found in our digestive systems, and was long thought to be made up of fragmented, separate structures. But recent research has shown that it's actually one, continuous organ. The evidence for the organ's reclassification is now published in The Lancet Gastroenterology & ...
Is it a cold or the flu? Here's how to tell
Post Date: 2017-01-03 08:05:14 by Tatarewicz
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UPI... The most common cold symptoms are mild fatigue, fever, cough, sore throat and head, chest or nasal congestion. Also, a runny nose, sneezing and watery eyes are standard telltale signs The flu typically comes on quick and strong as opposed to a nagging cold. You may be feeling fine during the morning but can feel horrible, with a fever and aches, in the afternoon," Click for Full Text!
10 Health Myths Debunked
Post Date: 2017-01-03 00:26:41 by Tatarewicz
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WebMD...Drink 8 Glasses of Water a Day No need to count cups. Research shows people who gulp a glass of H2O when they’re thirsty get enough to stay healthy and hydrated. Water-rich foods like soup, fruit, and vegetables and drinks like juice, tea, and coffee all help you get your fill. You might need to drink more water if your urine is dark yellow, you don’t go regularly, you're very active, or you live in a hot climate Eggs Are Bad for Your Heart Omelet lovers, rejoice. Eating an egg or two a day doesn’t raise the risk of heart disease in healthy people. Yes, the yolks have cholesterol, but for most of us, the amount found in any one food isn’t as bad for you as ...
Eating for Longevity/
Post Date: 2017-01-03 00:00:33 by Tatarewicz
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WebMD... The science is clear: Eating the right foods can lead to a longer, healthier life. Yet some people, as they get older, find it harder to eat right. This can happen for many reasons: Maybe they don’t feel like eating. Maybe they have trouble cooking or eating. Maybe they don’t know what’s healthy. Maybe they do and they just don’t like the idea of kale. “You know what? You can live a long, healthy life and never eat a piece of kale,” says Cheryl Rock, a professor of family medicine and public health at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine. She’s all for finding food that you like -- healthy food -- and building on that. ...
Vitamin D for Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Post Date: 2017-01-02 14:46:26 by Horse
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Here's what happens to your brain when you're drunk and stoned at the same time
Post Date: 2017-01-02 07:07:08 by Tatarewicz
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ScienceAlert... Alcohol and marijuana are two of the most commonly used drugs, and, as you've probably seen if you've been to a party lately, they're often used together. But while a lot has been written about their effects on our bodies and brains separately, what happens when you mix the two? The latest episode of AsapSCIENCE explores the research, and shows that there are actually some pretty weird things happening on the biological level when you smoke and drink: To start with, let's break down the main effects of alcohol and weed on their own. Alcohol affects your central nervous system by changing how your neurons communicate. It does this by suppressing the ...
Who'll live longer: meat eaters or vegetarians?
Post Date: 2016-12-30 06:22:14 by Tatarewicz
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ScienceAlert... Our ability to live a long life is influenced by a combination of our genes and our environment. In studies that involve identical twins, scientists have estimated that no more than 30 percent of this influence comes from our genes, meaning that the largest group of factors that control how long a person lives is their environment. Of the many possible environmental factors, few have been as thoroughly studied or debated as our diet. Calorie restriction, for example, is one area that is being investigated. So far, studies seem to show that restricting calories can increase lifespan, at least in small creatures. But what works for mice doesn’t necessarily work for ...
Ancient 'ETERNAL LIFE' bacteria leaves Russian scientist 'ILLNESS-FREE'
Post Date: 2016-12-29 11:55:27 by Horse
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A RUSSIAN scientist has injected himself with 3.5million-year-old “eternal life” bacteria extracted from the Siberian permafrost – and now claims to be stronger and free from illness. The bacteria, Bacillus F, was locked in permafrost for millions of years until Russian scientists discovered it. Tests had up only been performed on mice and human blood cells, until Anatoli Brouchkov, head of the Geocryology Department at Moscow State University, offered to test the bacteria on himself. Dr Brouchkov claims to be free from illness since injecting himself. He said: “I started to work longer, I’ve never had a flu for the last two years. “After successful ...
Cimaglermin - New Drug May Help to Improve Heart Failure
Post Date: 2016-12-29 03:16:17 by Tatarewicz
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MedIndia.. Highlights Heart failure is one of the common cause for death in the world. Cimaglermin is a new drug found to restore cardiac functions. Side effects of cimaglermin drug may include head ache, nausea and drug induced liver injury New drug Cimaglermin may help to improve cardiac functions after heart failure, finds a study from Vanderbilt University. Cimaglermin - New Drug May Help to Improve Heart Failure The research study was published in the journal JACC: Basic to Translational Science. ‘New drug Cimaglermin was found to restore cardiac functions in heart failure patients.’ Advertisement Research Study to Analyze the Safety and Efficacy of Cimaglermin Drug The ...
A centuries-old Chinese herbal medicine could help us to fight TB
Post Date: 2016-12-27 23:17:35 by Tatarewicz
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ScienceAlert... An ancient Chinese herbal remedy that became instrumental in fighting malaria could play a major role in treating another of the world's deadliest diseases - tuberculosis (TB). The compound, called artemisinin, comes from a form of wormwood known as Artemisia annua, and its identification as an effective malaria treatment led to a Nobel prize for Chinese pharmaceutical chemist Tu Youyou in 2015. Now, new research shows the molecule could also help us to control the bacteria that causes tuberculosis. The team, led by microbiologist Robert Abramovitch from Michigan State University, screened more than 500,000 different compounds in the lab, and found that artemisinin is ...
China mulls new regulation on medical disputes
Post Date: 2016-12-26 06:25:24 by Tatarewicz
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Peoples Daily... China’s top legislature is considering a new regulation that would tackle the country’s surging doctor-patient disputes, which have led to violent confrontations targeting medical workers. Tension in China's medical community incited calls from legislators and political advisors at the recently concluded seven-day session of the National People’s Congress Standing Committee for legal action to restore the credibility and security of medical workers. The National Health and Family Planning Commission, along with the State Council, is working on regulations aimed at preventing and tackling medical disputes, which may push forward even greater reform, the ...
China adopts law on traditional medicine
Post Date: 2016-12-26 06:11:19 by Tatarewicz
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(Xinhua) China's top legislature on Sunday adopted a law on traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) to give TCM a bigger role in the medical system. The Law on Traditional Chinese Medicine was approved at the end of a seven-day session of the National People's Congress (NPC) Standing Committee which concluded on Sunday afternoon. Huang Wei, deputy director of the NPC Standing Committee commission for legislative affairs, said the law, which will go into effect on July 1, 2017, is a significant step in the development of TCM. It is key to reform of medical and health sectors and the drive toward a "Healthy China." According to the new law, county-level governments and above ...
Elderly patients treated by female doctors appear to die less often
Post Date: 2016-12-26 05:14:34 by Tatarewicz
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ScienceAlert... Researchers have found evidence that elderly hospital patients treated by female physicians have a lower mortality and readmission risk compared to those treated by male physicians, suggesting that females might be doing something different when treating their patients. If all doctors could achieve the same level of care as some of their high-performing female colleagues, the team says, there would be 32,000 fewer deaths per year among Medicare patients. "The difference in mortality rates surprised us," said lead author Yusuke Tsugawa from Harvard University. "The gender of the physician appears to be particularly significant for the sickest patients. ...
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