Merck Settles Gardasil Vaccine Injury Lawsuit for $50 Million
Merck & Co has agreed to pay $50 million to settle more than 200 lawsuits brought against the drug giant by patients suffering from autoimmune disorders after receiving the Gardasil vaccine. According Merck, this settlement resolves all but one of the pending lawsuits filed against its HPV vaccine.1 Gardasil was fast-tracked to licensure by the […]
Probiotic Found in Kimchi May Help Remove Microplastics from Gut
The impact of microplastics and nanoplastics on health include systemic inflammation, oxidative stress, endocrine disruption, and even cancer. New research suggests that kimchi, a traditional Korean dish made of fermented cabbage, may help rid the body of nanoplastics.1 Researchers gave mice a specific bacteria known as Leuconostoc mesenteroides that was derived from kimchi. Their findings […]
Study Finds Ivermectin and Mebendazole Beneficial in Treating Cancer
A new peer-reviewed study on ivermectin and mebendazole as a cancer treatment has been published in the international oncology journal Anticancer Research. The study found that 84.4 percent of cancer patients taking ivermectin and mebendazole for six months reported cancer disappearance, tumor regression, or cancer stabilization.1 Described by its authors as the largest real-world human […]
London Hospital Creates Innovative Outdoor Ward for Critically Ill Patients
A hospital in the United Kingdom has taken a historic step in patient care by introducing an outdoor medical environment to give critically ill patients access to sunlight, greenery and outdoor air.1 King’s College Hospital in south London recently opened a purpose-built rooftop critical care garden directly integrated into its intensive care infrastructure. This facility […]
Rising Rates of Colorectal Cancer in Young Adults Linked to Bayer’s RoundUp Weedkiller
A peer-reviewed study published Apr. 21, 2026, in Nature Medicine by researchers in Spain has found that rising early-onset colorectal cancer in younger adults is linked to pesticide exposure via herbicides containing ingredients banned in other countries but still approved for use in the United States.1 The study evaluated “epigenetic fingerprints” left in tumor DNA […]
Parkinson’s Disease Costs Projected to Reach $112 Billion by 2045
According to an economic burden analysis commissioned by the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research (MJFF), the total economic impact of Parkinson’s disease in the United States is projected to reach $112 billion by 2045, representing a substantial increase over current estimates. The analysis evaluated direct medical, indirect, and non-medical costs and reflects a […]