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April 4, 2024

Food Additives Linked to 15 Percent Higher Cancer Risk

Certain additives that are used to improve the texture and shelf life of food could increase the risk of cancer by 15 percent, a new study by French researchers has found.
April 4, 2024

Vitamin D Shows Promise in Targeting Aging’s Biological Mechanisms

In a recent review article published in Nutrients, researchers summarized what is currently known about the potential effect of vitamin D on modulating some hallmarks of aging and age-related diseases.
April 4, 2024

German Officials Overstated Covid Risk on Directions of Government

Two weeks ago, a court forced the Robert Koch Institute to release the internal protocols of its “Covid Crisis Team” meetings held between January 2020 and April 2021.
April 4, 2024

Calls for Bombshell Intelligence on Origins of Covid to be Released from ‘Secret Government Files’

Scientists, campaigners, and a top UK MP have urged governments to stop "hiding" key intelligence on the origins of Covid.
April 4, 2024

Influenza Vaccines Linked to Elevated Stroke Risk in Elderly

Getting COVID-19 and influenza vaccines at the same time led to a higher risk of stroke, researchers find.
March 29, 2024

Millions of Adults Taking Aspirin Unnecessarily Face Potential Risks

Millions of adults take a daily aspirin in the hope that it will help protect their heart, but that is no longer recommended for many people because the benefits don’t outweigh the risks.
March 29, 2024

Exercise Can Be More Effective Treatment For Depression Than Antidepressants

A study analyzing over 14,000 people has found exercise could be more beneficial than antidepressants alone for the treatment of clinical depression.
March 29, 2024

Pandemic Disruptions Caused 7,000 Excess Tuberculosis Deaths in Europe

An additional 7,000 people died of tuberculosis in Europe because of the disruption to health services caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new report.
March 29, 2024

World Health Organization Urges Immediate Action Amid Cholera Vaccine Shortage

The World Health Organization (WHO) has called for immediate action to combat a worldwide spike in cholera cases amid a global vaccine shortage.
March 29, 2024

Branched Chain Amino Acid Supplements May Aid in Concussion Recovery

Scientists have found preliminary evidence that adolescents and young adults with concussion who take a specific formulation of branched-chain amino acid (BCAA) supplements after injury experience faster symptom reduction and return to physical activity.