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Category: Health
Polio Vaccine Brings Polio Back to ‘Polio-Free’ Malaysia
The oral polio vaccine (OPV) has caused numerous outbreaks of polio worldwide for decades, and it continues to do so. As of now, the vaccine has caused polio in a child in Malaysia, the first case of polio officially recognized…
New Polio Vaccine Rushed to Fight Polio Caused by Oral Polio Vaccine
To help fight the polio caused by the oral polio vaccine, the vaccine industry is now rushing a new oral polio vaccine. How does that sounds? Wait till you learn more. TheScientist reported on December 17th that the new “genetically…
My Medication Made Me Sicker. Who’s Responsible?
by Allan Gregory When you’re prescribed medication, whether that’s a medication to maintain your health or to improve a short-term condition, you probably expect it to do what it says on the bottle. Unfortunately, you might now be in the…
Why You Should Hire the Top Dentist in New Jersey to Work on Your Teeth
Guest Blog I get it; not everyone looks forward to the pleasure (or otherwise) of visiting the dentist. Oral health is important and should not be up for debate. Most people wait to have more serious dental issues before they…
Dangerous Insecticide Sprayed in Airplanes with Passengers Onboard
Traveling on a British Airways flight to London (UK), I witnessed for the first time the crew spraying something around while the plane had boarded the passengers already. The spray was done after a brief announcement mentioning the World Health…
Nootropics Review Nerd for Beginners
Guest Blog Nootropics or brain-boosting supplements have been top-rated in today’s times. This is because people who work or study can improve their memory, focus, and thinking skills when they take this supplement. New to the world of nootropics? Then…
Polio Vaccine Brings Polio Back to Zambia
The oral polio vaccine (OPV) given to millions of children in the under-developed world each year has been spreading polio around the world for decades. The latest of these places is Zambia. An Associated Press story on Voice of America…
Polio Vaccine Brings Polio Back to Philippines
Media is reporting about resurfacing of polio in Philippines—and the laboratory tests confirm that the cause of the new polio outbreak is the polio vaccine administered to children. Rappler is one of the news outlets that reported on September 19…
How to Pass a Hair Follicle Drug Test for Cannabis for Your Work
Guest Blog The use of cannabis has become a ‘battlefield’ for those who firmly believe that this drug should be banned and advocates for its legal use. Given that both sides are backed up with scientific evidence, the situation is…