According to a new study published in PLOS ONE, which looked at survey data from the UK Office of National Statistics, masks were found to be ineffective after the first Omicron wave. You can read the original article here. When the COVID-19 pandemic first started, mask use was advised as
A new paper in the New England Journal of Medicine, led by Dr. Wang, decodes deadly blood clots from COVID vaccines, revealing that PF4 antibodies in vaccine-induced thrombosis (VITT) and common cold infections share identical molecular structures. Research on vaccine-induced immune thrombocytopenia and thrombosis (VITT) is being further explored by
Australian blogger Jo Nova recently revealed the dark side of science, exposing 11,000 “peer-reviewed” papers in the 217-year-old Wiley science publication as fakes. It serves as another example of why it might not always be the wisest course of action to ‘trust the science’ blindly in the future. It has
According to a recent study conducted by a group of researchers from the Animal Physiology Lab at the University of Tübingen in Germany, crows can count up to four. According to recent research, crows, a common urban bird, can loudly count up to four, so maybe calling someone “birdbrained” isn’t
According to audiologist Julie Prutsman, earphone overuse, especially with AirPods, leads to increased tinnitus and hearing loss. Misuse, extended wear, and poor hygiene contribute to ear damage, highlighting the need for better public awareness and ear care. You can read the original article here. The Apple community forum page saw
According to a recent study published in Toxicological Sciences by researchers from the University of New Mexico, microplastics were found in human testicles. You can read the original article here. The list of places where the sneaky particles have been discovered has grown with the discovery of microplastics in the
According to a new study published in Current Medicinal Chemistry, HPV vaccination may trigger a rare autoimmune brain disease known as anti-NMDA receptor encephalitis. You can read the original article here. According to a recent study, the human papillomavirus vaccine (HPV) may cause an uncommon autoimmune brain condition that, in
According to a new study published in The Lancet’s eBioMedicine, COVID-19 vaccines resulted in an increase in a rare autoimmune disease in 2021. You can read the original article here. In Yorkshire, England, cases of a rare autoimmune disease increased dramatically between 2020 and 2022, reaching a high in 2021.
According to a recent study by resident physician Dr. Rami Darwich, common medications for ADHD are linked to an increased risk of glaucoma. This includes amphetamines and methylphenidate, which may elevate intraocular pressure and potentially lead to vision loss. You can read the original article here. A recent Canadian study