Victoria Forster, Contributor

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Cake Decorating Dust Leads To Toxic Metal Poisoning In Children

Lead, copper and other heavy metals were found in the decorative dust after several people were sickened, including a 1 year old child.

Colin Powell’s Passing Highlights The Need For More People To Get Vaccinated

Powell’s blood cancer likely reduced the protection he received from Covid-19 vaccination.

Drone Flies Lungs Between Hospitals For Transplant Patient

The lungs made the six minute flight last month before being transplanted into a 63-year old man in Toronto.

New Study Says Aggressive Immune Response Causes “Covid Toes”

The red, itchy and burning toes are a result of a strong immune response to the coronavirus that causes Covid-19, says a new study.

Is Taking Painkiller Acetaminophen Safe During Pregnancy?

A new statement signed by 91 experts urges greater caution, but some professional societies say that current guidelines for use are sufficient.

Beware Of Genetic Tests Evaluating Covid-19 Risk, Says New Study

The tests showed large variability even when analyzing data from the same person, leading experts to warn about their reliability.

Canadians End Up In ICU After Attending “Covid Party”

The party was held in the province of Alberta, which has declared a public health emergency as its hospitals struggle to cope with the surge in Covid-19 patients.

New Virus Causing “Alaskapox” Found In Two More People In Fairbanks

The new cases were reported last week by the Alaska department of Health and Social Services and involved a young child and middle-aged woman.

Does Taking Ivermectin Cause Male Infertility And Sterilization?

A Nigerian study from 2011 has claimed that 85% of men on ivermectin became infertile, but is this really true?

Researchers Predict Arthritis Drug Will Save Thousands Of Hospitalized Covid-19 Patients

The drug saved 5% of hospitalized patients that would have otherwise died, according to a new study.