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EPA’s New Rule Will Protect Polluters, Not The Environment
The EPA’s has proposed new regulations that it claims will promote scientific “transparency,” but that’s just a smokescreen. The rules are instead a way to allow polluters to ignore research on the harmful effects of air pollution on people’s health.
Does The Placenta Have A Bacterial Microbiome?
A 2014 study revealed the remarkable finding that the human placenta contains hundreds of bacteria species. 5 years later, two independent studies, each conducted with a more skeptical approach, showed that the placenta has no bacteria at all.
What Do Trump And Yale Medical School Have In Common? Both Were Duped About A COVID-19 Treatment
A French microbiologist announced he had a cure for COVID19 back in February, and published a flawed study in March. Donald Trump fell for it, and so did a group of doctors at Yale Medical School.
Did The WHO’s Endorsement Of TCM Cause The Covid-19 Pandemic?
Last year, the WHO endorsed Traditional Chinese Medicine, a set of practices that include killing wild animals and eating their body parts. It now appears likely that the COVID-19 pandemic started with a bat that was being sold, in a wild animal market…
The First At-Home COVID-19 Test Is Out, And It’s Useless
The first FDA-approved at-home test for coronavirus was just announced. Unfortunately, it’s overpriced, slow, and available in very limited quantities.
Could This Be A Possible Treatment For COVID-19?
A team of scientists at Johns Hopkins Medical School has identified a drug that might genuinely help to mitigate the most severe effect of COVID-19: the cytokine storm. If it works, this drug could greatly reduce the need for ventilators and save many …
No, Megadoses Of Vitamin C Will Not Cure Coronavirus
Vitamin C is being promoted on social media as a treatment for coronavirus. Is there any reason to believe it works? Short answer: no.
FDA To Coronavirus Scammers: Cut It Out!
There’s no treatment and definitely no cure for COVID-19, but that hasn’t stopped scammers from offering multiple so-called cures.
FDA To Coronavirus Scammers: Cut It Out!
There’s no treatment and definitely no cure for COVID-19, but that hasn’t stopped scammers from offering multiple so-called cures.
Coronavirus: Time To Panic Yet?
Coronavirus fears are leading to travel restrictions, school closings, and cancellations of major events worldwide. Is this an overreaction? Should we remain calm?
