Low-Dose Aspirin Use Linked to Increased Internal Bleeding
A new survey published on June 25, 2024 in the Annals of Internal Medicine has found that tens of millions of adults aged 60 and older are unknowingly putting themselves at increased risk for internal bleeding by routinely taking low-dose aspirin. The survey results suggest that the drug’s potential risks may outweigh the drug’s potential […]
Sperm Samples in French Infertility Clinic Have High Levels of Glyphosate
A recent study published in The Journal of Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety last month revealed that more than half of the sperm samples collected from the Pole Santé Leonard de Vinci infertility clinic near Tours, France contained high levels of glyphosate—the primary ingredient in Bayer AG’s Roundup weed killer, which was developed and formerly marketed […]
Birth Rates Hit Historic Low in U.S.
Birth rates in the United States hit a historic low last year according to data from the U.S. Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and experts say there is evidence that the cause of this decline is not simply due to couples delaying when they wish to start growing their families.1 Just under 3.6 […]
CDC Investigating Reports of Illnesses from Botox Injections
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as of Apr. 12, 2024, a total of 18 people from nine states have reported adverse reactions after receiving Botox injections from unlicensed or untrained individuals or in “non-healthcare” settings, such as homes and medi-spas. The states reporting adverse reactions to Botox include Colorado, […]
MRI Contrast Agent Gadolinium May Deposit and Retain in the Brain
Magnetic resonance images (MRIs) are used to investigate or diagnose conditions that affect soft tissue in the body such as brain tumors, brain disorders, torn ligaments, or spinal issues. They are so common that nearly 40 million MRIs are performed annually in the United States. But questions and debate remain regarding the safety of the […]
Drinking Water Fluoridation: Is It Safe?
Experts have called the practice of adding the chemical compound fluoride to drinking water as “safe and effective” for decades. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has named it one of the top 10 greatest health achievements of the 20th century. For years, those who have opposed it have been called “anti-science” […]