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A top Food and Drug Administration (FDA) official said on May 15 that she never took a COVID-19 vaccine due to concerns about biodistribution. Dr. Sara Brenner, the FDA’s principal deputy commissioner, said during an event in Washington that she did not receive any of the COVID-19 vaccines. Brenner said that she was pregnant during the COVID-19 pandemic. “It was unknown at the time what the biodistribution patterns of those products were, and in my case, in particular, what the excretion would be in breast milk,” Brenner said. “That was my primary concern, and that exposure I was very concerned about.” When asked whether the information that has emerged since then validates her choice, Brenner, who said she was not speaking on behalf of the FDA, said she thinks it does. Researchers reported in a 2022 paper that messenger ribonucleic acid, which is in the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 shots, was detected in human breast milk. Another paper, in 2023, detailed similar findings. Pfizer and Moderna did not return requests for comment. Dr. Marty Makary, the FDA’s commissioner, has been critical of COVID-19 vaccine boosters. He has indicated that he received a primary series of one of the vaccines. Click here to read more…
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Dietary guidelines that are set to be issued by the federal government later this year will recommend Americans eat “whole food,” Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said on May 14. The Department of Health and Human Services and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) are working on a new set of guidelines that will be in place through 2030. “We are about to reissue the dietary guidelines, and we’re going to do it very quickly. We have until January, but … I think we’ll have it done even before August,” Kennedy said in Washington while testifying to a House of Representatives committee. The current dietary guidelines, published in December 2020, run 164 pages. They say that people should eat a healthy diet and limit sugary foods and drinks. Health and agriculture officials in late 2024 received a draft of updated guidelines from an advisory committee that spans 421 pages and proposed instructing Americans to eat less meat, avoid full-fat dairy products, and ingest more plant-based proteins such as lentils. Kennedy said on Wednesday that the 2024 update was “clearly written by industry” and driven by the “kind of carnal impulses that put Froot Loops at the top of the food pyramid.” In the past, some […]
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“I got tattooed during a time in my life when I wasn’t fully informed about what was going into my body or what I was allowing onto my skin. Back then, it was about art, self-expression, and creative identity.” “Today, I see it differently. Tattoos are not harmless,” Ellie Grey a book author, wrote on Facebook.Like Grey, many people choose to get tattoos as self-expression, acts of remembrance, or transformation. But even when the meaning runs deep, tattoos can have consequences—some only now coming to light. The Link Between Tattoos and Cancer Many tattoo inks contain chemicals that have been classified as carcinogenic—or cancer-causing—by the International Agency for Research on Cancer. A 2024 study by Swedish researchers found that 21 percent of participants with malignant lymphoma had tattoos compared with 17 percent of controls. The risk was highest—an 81 percent increase—among those who got their first tattoo within two years of diagnosis. “We know that tattoo ink often contains toxic chemicals and that a significant portion of the injected ink is transported away from the skin by the immune system, which perceives it as a foreign substance,” Christel Nielsen, associate professor and lead author of the study, told The Epoch Times. Once ink enters the […]
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Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. defended his recent statements about vaccines during a congressional hearing on May 14. “I’m going to tell the truth about everything we know and we don’t know about vaccines,” Kennedy told Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) while testifying before the Senate Health Committee. “I am not going to just tell people that everything is safe and effective if I know there are issues. I need to respect people’s intelligence.” Several lawmakers expressed concern about Kennedy’s recent comments, which include saying that the protection conferred by the measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) vaccine wanes over time. “The result is to undermine faith in the vaccine,” Murphy said. “It’s kind of like saying, ‘Listen, I think you should swim in that lake, but you know, the lake is probably toxic, and there’s probably a ton of snakes and alligators in that lake, but I think you should swim in it.’ Nobody is going to swim that lake if that’s what you say. I want you to acknowledge that when you say you support the measles vaccine, and then you go out and repeatedly undermine the vaccine, with information that is contested by public health experts, that is not supporting […]
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British cardiologist and author Dr. Aseem Malhotra, the newly appointed Chief Medical Advisor to the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) initiative, says there is “overwhelming evidence” to ban the COVID-19 mRNA shots. Dr. Malhotra is a former U.K. government and long-time ally of MAHA leaders like HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. (RFK Jr.) and NIH head Dr. Jay Bhattacharya. He’s campaigned for taxes on sugary drinks, worked to lower the amount of Brits taking statins unnecessarily, and worked with government leaders to remove ultraprocessed foods from hospitals and schools, per The Daily Mail. Though Malhotra is not formally employed by the federal government, he will serve as a leading voice of the movement and work closely with grassroots groups to advance its policy agenda. In a Wednesday Twitter/X post, the British best-selling author (@DrAseemMalhotra) left no question where he stands on the COVID jab. “It’s what you’ve been waiting for,” he wrote. “There is OVERWHELMING evidence to call for a moratorium on the mRNA covid jabs & help the vaccine injured. Let it rip.” Click here to read more…
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If you live in the UAE and are going to perform Hajj this year, it’s important to start preparing early to ensure a safe and spiritually fulfilling experience. From completing mandatory vaccinations to following practical health tips for managing the heat and large crowds, proper preparation can help protect both you and fellow pilgrims. The UAE’s Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOHAP) and Emirates Health Services advise pilgrims to stay up to date with key immunisations, pack essential items, and follow preventive measures throughout the journey. Here’s a brief breakdown on the required vaccinations, what to bring, and how to stay healthy during Hajj. Essential vaccinations and health precautions for Hajj pilgrims If you are planning to perform Hajj, it’s crucial to complete certain vaccinations well in advance of your departure. These vaccines help protect against infectious diseases and ensure a safe and healthy pilgrimage. Important vaccines to take before travelling for Hajj All Hajj vaccinations must be administered at least 10 days prior to travel. This allows the body to develop the necessary immunity against targeted diseases. Mandatory vaccines for all pilgrims: When should you take the vaccinations? Vaccinations should be taken at least 10 days before travel to ensure their effectiveness in providing […]
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If you’ve cut salt, eased up on caffeine, and tried to stress less, and your blood pressure still won’t budge, perhaps a golden spice in your kitchen cabinet can ease your efforts. Curcumin is found in the root of the turmeric plant, giving it its distinctive golden hue and earthy flavor. It belongs to a group of plant-based substances called polyphenols, known for their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. These effects may help explain why curcumin—turmeric’s most active compound—is being studied for its potential to support healthy blood pressure. A Natural Ally for Blood Pressure Control The most convenient and widely available source of curcumin is turmeric powder, a pantry staple that adds color and flavor to a variety of dishes. Curcumin may help lower blood pressure and improve blood vessel function by reducing the thickening and stiffness of arterial walls, a common issue in chronic hypertension. Based mostly on animal studies, in some cases, curcumin has also reversed damage—such as thickening and scarring—to blood vessels, especially in pulmonary arterial hypertension, which causes blood vessels to narrow and blood pressure in the lungs to increase. Curcumin may also protect the kidneys and heart, which are key to keeping blood pressure in check. In animal studies, curcumin has also […]
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Heart attacks and strokes among Middle Eastern women have increased by 50 per cent since 2020, according to a new report by Zurich International Life Ltd. The report also highlights a significant insurance gap, with women being underinsured compared to men. The 2025 Customer Claims Paid Report by Zurich International Life, part of Zurich Insurance Group, is based on retail and group life policy claims from 2022 to 2024. Rising health risks among women It found that cancer and heart disease together accounted for almost half of all death claims in the region. Among women who claimed living benefits for heart disease, one in 10 were smokers. Zurich reported a rise in claims this year to over $241 million, compared to $210 million last year. Despite the increase in critical health risks, three in five women reportedly have life cover below $200,000. The average life cover for men is 88 per cent higher than for women. “For households where women contribute to family income or lead financially, this could create serious vulnerabilities when life takes an unexpected turn,” the report stated. The findings also reveal that life-altering illnesses are affecting individuals at increasingly younger ages. Critical illness claims have been made by individuals […]
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Adolescents diagnosed with mental health conditions spend nearly an hour more on social media daily than their peers and are twice as likely to compare themselves negatively to others online, according to new research. The study, involving 3,340 adolescents in the UK, suggests troubling patterns for teens with anxiety and depression, who report having less control over their social media use and greater mood fluctuations depending on the comments and likes they receive on social media. “Our study doesn’t establish a causal link, but it does show that young people with mental health conditions use social media differently than young people without a condition,” said lead author Luisa Fassi, a researcher at the University of Cambridge’s Medical Research Council Cognition and Brain Sciences Unit, in a press statement. She said the differences between children with and without mental health conditions may stem from the way these conditions influence how adolescents interact with online platforms—or possibly from social media use contributing to their symptoms. “At this stage, we can’t say which comes first—only that these differences exist,” Fassi added. Differences by Condition Type The study, recently published in Nature Human Behavior, analyzed data from a 2017 survey of 3,340 UK adolescents between the ages of […]
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A severe outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) in Kuwait has affected more than 8,000 cows over the past month, leading to a sharp 75% drop in fresh milk production — from 250,000 litres per day to just 100,000 litres, according to the Public Authority for Agriculture Affairs and Fish Resources. Salem Al Hai, Director General of the authority, confirmed that 31 out of Kuwait’s 44 cow farms have reported FMD cases. While 952 cows have recovered, 71 have died from the highly contagious viral disease, which poses a serious threat to the country’s meat and dairy sectors. Vaccines to contain the outbreak are expected to arrive within two weeks. In the meantime, Al Hai urged farm workers to rigorously follow sanitation protocols, including sterilising milking equipment and tools. He also stressed the need to train staff and raise awareness about preventive measures to curb further spread and support recovery of the dairy industry.
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