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New Analysis Shows Pfizer & Moderna COVID-19 Vaccines More Likely To Cause Serious Adverse Events Than Prevent Hospitalization

A new analysis by British Medical Journal senior editor Peter Doshi and colleagues shows that the Pfizer and Moderna mRNA COVID-19 vaccines are statistically more likely to cause serious adverse events than they are to prevent hospitalization.

Ugandan Health Ministry Says No Child Will Be Vaccinated Against Covid Without Parental Consent

Uganda’s Ministry of Health has said it will soon be carrying out Covid vaccinations for children but stressed that this will not be done without the consent of parents.

How drugs interfere with the efficacy of essential micronutrients (part 2)

In the first part of this article, we mentioned various mechanisms through which drugs can induce or aggravate a deficit of micronutrients. In the following, we want to shed more light on why an optimal supply of those vital cellular nutrients is so significant for maintaining or restoring health. […]

School Age Children More Likely To Be Hit By Lightning Than Die Of Coronavirus

Schoolchildren under the age of 15 are more likely to be hit by lightning than die from coronavirus, new figures suggest.

Cystic Fibrosis Patients Can Benefit From Vitamin Supplements

Cystic fibrosis patients who supplement their diet with vitamin C can also derive greater benefit from another antioxidant, vitamin E, resulting in a reduction in damaging inflammation, a study led by Oregon State University suggests.

Don’t Believe The Mainstream Media: Studies Show Antioxidants Improve COVID-19 Clinical Outcomes

A new systematic review of observational and interventional studies examines the use of antioxidants in patients with COVID-19. Published in the Food Science & Nutrition journal, the results demonstrate highly beneficial roles for this class of micronutrients in reducing inflammation, ventilation requirement, hospitalization, intensive care unit admission, mortality, and other aspects of coronavirus care. Confirming that intravenous supplementation with vitamin C significantly decreases mortality from COVID-19 in severe cases, and that studies show vitamin D, selenium, and zinc similarly play positive roles in fighting the disease, the researchers conclude that antioxidants can improve clinical outcomes.

Vitamin D Linked To Reduced Mortality In Osteoarthritis Patients

Patients sufficient in vitamin D have a lower risk of all-cause and cardiovascular disease mortality, suggesting an important therapeutic strategy, according to a study involving data from 4,570 osteoarthritis patients.

Study Reveals Vaccine Confidence Declined Considerably During COVID-19 Pandemic

A new study suggests that vaccine confidence has declined significantly since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.