The zombifying fungal infection that wiped out humanity in The Last of Us is based on a very real set of parasitic fungi that hijack insects and compel them to pass the infection on.
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Martin Luther King, Jr., Urged Everyone To Be ‘Maladjusted’ To Racism, APA Reminds
In a 1967 address to the American Psychological Association, Dr. King Jr., emphasized that everyone should never become adjusted to racism, religious bigotry, economic inequities, physical violence, and other social injustices.
U.S. Healthcare: A Conglomerate Of Monopolies
Market consolidation limits competition, choice and access to goods and services, all of which drive up prices. But there’s another—often overlooked—consequence.
Adults With High Levels Of ADHD Traits At Greater Risk Of Anxiety & Depression Than Autistic Adults
According to a new study published in the journal Scientific Reports, adults who have high levels of ADHD symptoms are at a far higher risk of experiencing mental health issues.
Inflation Reduction Act Favors Biologics Over Small Molecules: In The Long Term, This Could Partly Undermine Bill’s Effort To Contain Costs
Because the Inflation Reduction Act gives small molecule drugs a shorter, 9-year post-approval window before their “fair prices” are implemented, executives in the pharmaceutical industry have argued that the IRA will “harm innovation,” in particular, …
No Evidence Of More Athletes Having Died Suddenly, Despite Covid-19 Vaccine Claims
FOX News host Tucker Carlson has claimed on his show, “Since the vax campaign began, there have been more than 1,500 total cardiac arrests in those leagues and two-thirds of those were fatal.”
Pfizer Covid-19 Bivalent Vaccine And Stroke Risk: What You Need To Know
There’s been a lot of chatter about the January 13 announcement from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) about a possible “safety signal” for the Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 bivalent booster…
Robbie Knievel Dies After Pancreatic Cancer Battle, Yet Anti-Vaxxers Blame Covid-19 Vaccines
Daredevil stunt performer Robbie Knievel died on early Friday morning at the age of 60.
Climate Change Could Worsen The Dangers Of Pediatric Diarrhea In The Global South
According to a recent study published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, the increased frequency of droughts and heavy rainfall is linked to an increase in the rates of diarrheal disease among children under the age of 3 ye…
‘Shot In The Arm’ Shows How Disinformation Can Be Deadly
Vaccine-preventable diseases like polio and measles are on the rise because more and more parents aren’t vaccinating their kids. ‘Shot in the Arm’ clearly shows why disinformation itself is a disease.
