Ever wonder why bouncing back from a tough workout takes longer as you age—or why building muscle and recovering from soreness feels more challenging than it used to? The answer lies in one of your body’s most powerful regenerative tools: stem cells. These microscopic repair…
Bill Gates criticized the Trump administration’s investigation into USAID, stating that it could lead to millions of deaths due to reduced funding for global health initiatives. USAID has faced conservative scrutiny over its funding of controversial programs, such as gain-of-function research in Wuhan, China. Some…
The CDC’s educational resources for K-12 students on disease outbreaks, the transmission of pathogens and how to trace their spread, on the surface, appear well-intended. Critics say the resources also look like propaganda designed to encourage compliance with public health policies and initiatives. The Centers…
A new meta-analysis published in the journal Nucleus identifies studies showing that pesticides can overwhelm cells’ defenses against them and interfere with cell communication in the brain. The authors review what is known at the molecular level about pesticides’ role in brain cancer. With the…
A new peer-reviewed scientific report outlines a mechanism by which non-ionizing radiation can disrupt the biology of living systems, even at levels much lower than what’s needed to heat tissues. The telecom industry has consistently claimed that non-ionizing radiation is harmless to human health. The…
The article presents 30 questions aimed at challenging the perceived safety and efficacy of vaccines, particularly targeting those who strongly advocate for vaccination. It questions the ingredients of vaccines, including fetal tissue and adjuvants, and the presence of substances like aluminum, thimerosal, and glyphosate. The text…
Story at-a-glance Menopause typically occurs between ages 45 and 55, causing hormonal changes that lead to symptoms like hot flashes and night sweats, significantly impacting daily life and well-being Research shows diets rich in healthy carbohydrates reduce hot flashes by 88%, with participants experiencing better…
v-Fluence, which created profiles on over 3,000 organizations and 500 people and made the profiles available to pesticide industry executives and others, collected more than $400,000 from USAID between 2013 and 2019. The funds were funneled through the International Food Policy Research Institute. A…
President Donald Trump signed an executive order directing the EPA to reassess the legality and applicability of the Endangerment Finding, a move seen as a step toward dismantling federal environmental regulations. The Clean Air Act of 1963 didn’t initially list carbon dioxide (CO2) as…
Story at-a-glance New research reveals that cells, not just neurons, retain and recall information, a concept known as “cellular memory” Studies show that spaced repetition of stimuli leads to a stronger cellular response compared to single, intense stimuli, mirroring learning principles Key molecular factors like…
African melon, or bitter melon (Momordica charantia), is a tropical vine fruit. It has a distinctive bitter taste due to its high phytonutrient content. Bitter melon is rich in beneficial compounds such as antioxidants, charantin, flavonoids, phenolic acids, polypeptide-p and vicine. Bitter melon may help…
Newly classified documents in the landmark lawsuit against Merck reveal that Merck and the FDA knew the vaccine maker didn’t conduct proper testing for DNA contamination, but covered it up. Children’s Health Defense is supporting the lawsuit. A landmark lawsuit against Merck is underway in a Los…
The climate movement is shifting its messaging from moral imperatives to economic benefits, framing green energy as a source of jobs, prosperity and wealth creation. This rebranding raises concerns about the authenticity of the green energy narrative and whether it’s merely a political maneuver…
Story at-a-glance Ultraprocessed foods (UPFs) significantly increase the risk of low muscle mass, a key indicator of sarcopenia, by 60% in young and middle-aged adults UPF consumption is linked to various health issues beyond muscle mass reduction, including obesity, Type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular diseases…
Dr. Peter Duesberg’s book “Inventing the AIDS Virus” challenges the widely accepted theory linking HIV to AIDS, questioning the scientific evidence behind the virus-AIDS hypothesis. Duesberg argues that AIDS is not a single disease but a collection of pre-existing conditions, suggesting that HIV may be…
People vaccinated with the COVID-19 boosters in 2023-2024 were more likely to get COVID-19 than their unvaccinated counterparts, according to a study published last week in the Annals of Internal Medicine. People vaccinated with the COVID-19 boosters in 2023-2024 were more likely to get…
Story at-a-glance Chronic disease rates in America have increased dramatically, from 7.5% of the population in the 1930s to 60% today, representing a 700% surge, while obesity now affects 40% of Americans Four companies (Bayer, Syngenta, BASF, and Corteva) dominate the agricultural market, with Bayer…
The 47-year-old had a good medical history and was not taking medication, according to a peer-reviewed study published Feb. 8 in the International Journal of Innovative Research in Medical Science. The authors said the finding is “significant” because it demonstrates that death can occur more…
Story at-a-glance Cows naturally convert plant materials into nutrient-dense milk through their rumen, which contains microorganisms that transform unsaturated fats into stable, saturated fats through a process called biohydrogenation The dairy industry has developed “rumen protected fats” that bypass the cow’s natural digestive processes, allowing…
In a move that has reignited debates over federal priorities and corporate narratives, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has instructed its employees to scrub references to climate change from agency websites. The directive, issued Thursday and confirmed by an internal email obtained by POLITICO, calls…
