Category: Health
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Does Acetaminophen During Pregnancy Increase Autism Risk? A Look at the Evidence
If you’re a parent or expecting one, it’s not unheard of to reach for acetaminophen (that’s the active ingredient in Tylenol or paracetamol) at some point for pain or fever. It’s one of the most common over-the-counter meds recommended during pregnancy because it’s generally considered safe. But lately, there’s been a lot of buzz—especially with…
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Nutraceuticals as adjunctive therapies for pulmonary fibrosis: Mechanisms and evidence from preclinical and clinical studies
Pulmonary fibrosis (PF) has a complex history, with its understanding evolving significantly over the past century. Initially, the term “pulmonary fibrosis” was used to describe various lung diseases characterized by scarring of lung tissue. The most common form, idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), was first recognized in the 1960s, although its symptoms had been documented earlier.…
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Detoxifying microplastics in the human body
In this article we discuss the topic of microplastics and nanoplastics, their build-up in the brain, and what current science says about removing them. Recently studies have revealed alarming levels of microplastics and nanoplastics in the human brain. This amount appears to be increasing over time. A study comparing brain samples from 2016 and 2024…
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Pfizer’s Comirnaty Causes +1 Ribosomal Frameshifting, Creating Abnormal Proteins
A paper published December 6 on Nature reveals a new finding about the BNT162b2 vaccine, which is an mRNA vaccine against COVID-19 known as Comirnaty®, produced by BioNTech, and marketed by Pfizer. The vaccine contains a modified nucleotide called N1-methylpseudouridine (m1Ψ), which is supposed to improve the vaccine’s performance and safety. However, the paper shows…
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Cancer-causing “Forever Chemicals” found in half of US drinking water
According to a recent study by the United States Geological Survey (USGS)[1a|1b], nearly half of the tap water samples from more than 700 residences, businesses and drinking-water treatment plants across the country contain toxic “forever chemicals” known as PFAS. These substances are used in hundreds of household items from cleaning supplies to pizza boxes and…