Pfizer COVID Vaccine Injury Story in Tasmania
Faith Ranson has been in and out of hospitals and suffers almost daily tics after experiencing what a leading doctor admits was an adverse reaction to the vaccine. [She] received the second dose of the Pfizer vaccine in August last year. Three days later, [she] woke up one morning to go to school and [she] […]
FDA Plans for Expedited Licensure Approval of GSK’s Autism Drug
On Sept. 22, 2025, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), in collaboration with the British pharmaceutical company GSK plc, announced plans to fast-track licensure of leucovorin calcium tablets. The drug, which GSK calls Wellcovorin, has long been used to treat anemia and counteract the effects of chemotherapy, The FDA will approve it for use […]
Flu Vaccine Effectiveness Pegged at About 50 Percent
Each year, the influenza vaccine is promoted across the country—recommended by public health authorities, advertised widely, and often required by medical workplaces, schools, and childcare centers. Yet, the vaccine’s effectiveness remains uncertain, as it is formulated months in advance based on predictions of which influenza virus strains will predominately circulate. This season, the flu shot’s […]
More Pet Owners Hesitant to Vaccinate Their Animals
Pet owners are increasingly questioning routine vaccinations for their animals amid growing debate about their necessity. The concerns come as Lincoln County, North Carolina, reports a rise in confirmed rabies cases involving pets, including a kitten, a raccoon, and a skunk.1 A 2024 study published in the American Journal of Veterinary Research found that about […]
Johnson & Johnson Liable for Nearly $1 Billion in Damages for Cancer-Causing Baby Powder
Earlier this month, a jury in Los Angeles, found Johnson & Johnson, Inc. (J&J) was liable for damages in the amount of $966 million dollars to the family of a long-time consumer of its baby talcum powder. The jury concluded that the pharmaceutical giant was liable for its dangerous talcum powder product which caused the […]
The Rise and Fall of Scientific Journals and a Way Forward
Scientific journals have had enormous positive impact on the development of science, but in some ways, they are now hampering rather than enhancing open scientific discourse. After reviewing the history and current problems with journals, a new academic publishing model is proposed. It embraces open access and open rigorous peer review, it rewards reviewers for […]