Immune Response May Highlight Gender Differences
The designation “man flu” began as a joke to acknowledge the eye-rolling observation among women that the men in their lives consistently complain more and feel and act sicker than they do, given the same diagnosis. New research, however, may vindicate males: gender differences in immune system responses may actually provide…
Mystery of the Diminishing Sperm Counts
There appears to be a male fertility crisis in the making, notably within the developed world. The problem has been highlighted in numerous articles in the Western media this year—largely in response to the publication of a major study conducted by a team of researchers led by Hagai Levine, MD, MPH of Hebrew University of Jerusalem. The study, a meta-analysis of 185 studies…
Mississippi: Most Vaccinated and Most Unhealthy
I came across a very odd opinion piece last week in the Daily Beast by pediatrician Paul Offit, MD of Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, PA. The article is titled “The Unhealthiest State in America Has the Best Vaccination Rate,” and it opened by referencing a recent report by…
Cincinnati Nurses Fired After They Declined Flu Vaccine
Both of these women have had bad experiences with flu vaccines. Lisa Smith was temporarily paralyzed from the neck down 12 years ago after a flu shot. Nurse Michelle Krinsky got sick two years running, then was fired last month for refusing it. Those working at Christ [hospital] are required to get the shot. Krinsky […]
Why are Healthcare Costs So High in the U.S.A. versus Other Countries? (Part II)
In Part II of this series about the high costs of U.S. healthcare, I’ll talk about how politicians collude with pharma to ensure their mutual interests. Bet you already know that common ground is greed and power. For anyone who reads my column, you know that I worked in pharmaceutical…
Indian Girls Die Following Vaccinations
Government authorities in India are investigating the possible link between vaccines and the deaths of two children in separate regions of the country. The first case is that of 15-year old Chenchu Lakshmi, who received the measles and rubella vaccine at a camp in the town…