Wealthy countries are balking at a proposal currently under discussion by the World Trade Organization to temporarily suspend intellectual property rules surrounding COVID-19 vaccines and treatments. The global trade body was approached in October by India and South Africa. The two developing countries asked them to waive certain parts of the agreement known as Trade-Related Aspects of … Continue reading Wealthy countries block India, South Africa’s bid to ban COVID vaccine patents
CDC and Pfizer probing death of Florida doctor following coronavirus vaccination
Health authorities in the U.S. are now looking at the death of a Florida doctor on Jan. 3, days after receiving the Wuhan coronavirus jab made by Pfizer. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the pharmaceutical company are investigating the sudden death of Miami obstetrician Gregory Michael. The 56-year-old died 16 days after receiving the BNT162b2 vaccine made by … Continue reading CDC and Pfizer probing death of Florida doctor following coronavirus vaccination
China collecting Americans’ DNA poses major security risk to the U.S.
A top U.S. counterintelligence agency warned that China’s collection of health care data from Americans poses major risks. The National Counterintelligence and Security Center (NCSC) issued the warning in a fact sheet released on Feb. 1. The document said that China’s acquisition of sensitive healthcare and genetic data – both through legal and illegal means – threatens U.S. privacy and security. … Continue reading China collecting Americans’ DNA poses major security risk to the U.S.
Denmark set to launch digital coronavirus passport
Denmark is set to launch its own digital Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19) passport within the next few months. This document will show whether people have been vaccinated against the coronavirus. If the bearer of the passport has been vaccinated, it may grant them special travel privileges such as the waiving of mandatory quarantine. It could even allow them to visit certain areas … Continue reading Denmark set to launch digital coronavirus passport
Lowering homocysteine levels can decrease risk of heart attack, stroke and Alzheimer’s
Homocysteine is an amino acid produced when proteins are broken down. High homocysteine levels, called hyperhomocysteinemia, are known to increase disease risk. As a case in point, the condition is linked to heart attack, stroke and Alzheimer’s disease. High homocysteine levels and cardiovascular disease Previous research has found that homocysteine can damage the endothelium, the tissue lining the blood vessels throughout … Continue reading Lowering homocysteine levels can decrease risk of heart attack, stroke and Alzheimer’s
Exploring the inhibitory activity of Tinospora cordifolia (heart-leaved moonseed) against diabetes symptoms
Researchers at Osmania University in India investigated anti-diabetic efficiency of the leaf extract of Tinospora cordifolia (heart-leaved moonseed), a plant used in Ayurveda and traditional folk medicine. They reported their findings in an article published in the International Journal of Green Pharmacy. Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disorder that affects many people around the world, according to the World Health Organization.Because … Continue reading Exploring the inhibitory activity of Tinospora cordifolia (heart-leaved moonseed) against diabetes symptoms
It’s not just the elderly: 19-year-old in hospital ICU after second dose of Pfizer coronavirus vaccine
One of the more serious issues with the Pfizer and Moderna coronavirus vaccines is their propensity to cause inflammation of the cardiovascular system. The vaccine causes an antigen-specific immune response that may additionally cause an inflammatory immune response along the endothelial lining of blood vessels. If natural viral antigens are present in the endothelial lining … Continue reading It’s not just the elderly: 19-year-old in hospital ICU after second dose of Pfizer coronavirus vaccine
Testing for a commensal gut bacterium could help identify people at risk of severe COVID-19
A new study suggests that the composition of gut microbiota could help predict COVID-19 severity. Researchers at the University of Massachusetts Medical School (UMMS) examined stool samples from COVID-19 patients and found that those who were critically ill had altered gut microbiomes. The researchers also identified a commensal bacterium called Enterococcus faecalis as a strong predictor of COVID-19 severity. E. faecalis is a symbiont with a potential to … Continue reading Testing for a commensal gut bacterium could help identify people at risk of severe COVID-19
Warts: Causes and 10 natural remedies
Warts are noncancerous, rough bumps that form on the skin. In most cases, a pathogen known as the human papillomavirus (HPV) is responsible for warts, which it causes when it enters a cut or break on the skin. Most warts are harmless and will disappear on their own after a certain period. However, some people might choose to remove … Continue reading Warts: Causes and 10 natural remedies
Doctor with bioweapons expertise calls COVID-19 vaccines “weaponized medicine”
While some doctors are encouraging people to get in line for their COVID-19 vaccine, others are bravely speaking out about why rushing to get an untested shot might not be such a good idea. Dr. Lee Merritt, a former president of the Association of American Physicians and Surgeons, has admitted that she believes the current … Continue reading Doctor with bioweapons expertise calls COVID-19 vaccines “weaponized medicine”
