STAT NEWS – The Food and Drug Administration’s top vaccine regulator asserted in an email to staff sent Friday that the Covid-19 vaccine caused at least 10 deaths in children and called for changes to the way the agency regulates vaccines.
But experts told STAT they are skeptical of the memo’s “extraordinary” claim because it was not presented with detailed data.
Vinay Prasad, director of the FDA’s Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research (CBER), said in...
1. Fatigue or consistent lower energy levels
Fatigue is a common symptom of depression. Occasionally we all experience lower energy levels and can feel sluggish in the morning, hoping to stay in bed and watch TV instead of going to work.
Depression fatigue is more consistent and severe than this occasional dip in energy.
While we often believe exhaustion stems from stress, depression can also cause fatigue. Depression-related fatigue can cause concentration problems, feelings of irritability, and...
BROWNSTONE INSTITUE – During 2020 and 2021, fear was deployed and amplified to secure compliance .
Masks were maintained “as a reminder.” Official documents advised that face coverings could serve not only as source control but as a “visible signal” and “reminder of COVID-19 risks,” a behavioural cue of constant danger.
The harms of lockdown are too numerous for a single list, but they include:
an explosion in mental health and anxiety disorders, especially in children...
International Society for Sexual Medicine – A yeast infection is the overgrowth of the naturally occurring fungal species, candida, and can occur for a variety of reasons.
Yeast infections often present in the mouth or vagina, and on occasion can grow under the foreskin of uncircumcised penises.
These are quite common in women, with 3 out of 4 reporting at least one yeast infection in their lifetime, usually in women of reproductive age.
Common Symptoms and Causes
Vaginal...
STAT NEWS – Increased physical stamina. “Facility of intellectual labour.” A longer jet of urine.
These were some of the effects that Charles-Édouard Brown-Séquard, a French physiologist, reported to a Société de Biologie of Paris meeting in 1889.
He had been injecting himself with a liquid made of pulverized animal testicles in an attempt to reverse “the most troublesome miseries of advanced life.” He took 10 injections over three weeks, and experienced “radical change” for about...
WEBMD – Listen to the buzz about foods and dietary supplements, and you'll believe they can do everything from sharpen focus to enhance memory, attention span, and brain function.
But do they really work? There's no denying that as we age, our body ages right along with us. The good news is that you can improve your chances of maintaining a healthy brain if you add "smart" foods and drinks to your diet.
Caffeine Can Make...
THE NEW YORK POST – Parkinson’s disease — which causes poor balance and stiff movement — affects an estimated 1 million Americans. That number is expected to rise by 20% in the next few years.
While there’s no sure-fire way to prevent the neurodegenerative disorder, new research has found that a condition that affects millions could increase the chances of developing it.
And that risk could be reduced with one particular treatment.
A study published Monday in...
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I know that diabetes can take a real toll on your body, but I didn't know that it includes your eyes. How are they affected by this disease?
ANSWER: While eye care and regular eye exams are important for everyone, they're particularly vital for people with diabetes.
Diabetes is a prevalent condition worldwide, affecting approximately 10% of the population. It's caused by a problem in the way the body regulates and uses sugar...
The U.K.’s National Health Service has issued an "SOS" warning about this year's flu season. In the United States, early indicators point in that same direction.
MAYO CLINIC NEWS NETWORK, PHOENIX — Current genetic screening guidelines fail to identify most people with an inherited condition known as familial hypercholesterolemia that can cause dangerously high cholesterol and early heart disease, a Mayo Clinic study found.
The condition often passes silently through families for generations. It is highly treatable, yet people who remain undiagnosed are at greater risk for heart attacks and strokes.
Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States, affecting millions...