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Covid Expert Sir Patrick Vallance Exposes Government’s Use of Experts as ‘Human Shields’ and Selective Science to Justify Decisions

October 3, 2023

In a shocking revelation from Sir Patrick Vallance’s pandemic diaries, it was claimed that experts were used as ‘human shields’ by the government. The officials allegedly ‘cherry-picked’ scientific evidence to justify their decisions regarding Covid-19. Sir Patrick, the Chief Scientific Adviser, who frequently appeared alongside ministers during press conferences, wrote that Downing Street often claimed …

Shattering Taboos: Understanding & Supporting Men with Postpartum Depression

October 3, 2023

When Mikael Cummings, a 25-year-old entrepreneur in Brooklyn, discovered he was going to become a father in March, he experienced a rush of excitement. However, after his daughter was born, those feelings were quickly replaced by fear, anxiety, and stress, which had a significant impact on his physical and mental well-being. It also affected his …

Reducing the Risk of STDs: New CDC Guidance Recommends a Common Drug After Unprotected Sex amidst Rising Infections in the US

October 3, 2023

Optimizing a common antibiotic within 72 hours after engaging in unprotected sex can significantly decrease the risk of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), particularly within the LGBTQ+ community. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently announced its intention to offer doxycycline, an affordable antibiotic, as part of a regimen known as doxy-PEP to gay …

Breakthrough Insights: Nova Scotia’s Leading Doctor Announces Exclusive Media Event on Respiratory Illnesses

October 3, 2023

Decrease article font size Increase article font size Nova Scotia’s chief medical officer of health will hold a media availability about respiratory illnesses Tuesday afternoon. In a release, the province said Dr. Robert Strang will provide an update on the fall vaccine rollout plan. The event begins at 11:30 a.m. and will be live streamed …

Unprotected Sex? CDC Considers Common Antibiotic as a Preventive Solution Against STIs

October 3, 2023

A draft recommendation from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) could revolutionize prevention efforts against sexually transmitted infections (STIs). The CDC proposes the use of the antibiotic doxycycline as a post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) for men who have sex with men and transgender women. This recommendation aims to prevent the spread of STIs, including …

Sleep Better, Eliminate Bad Breath, and Tighten Jowls: Can Nightly Mouth Taping Be the Secret?

October 3, 2023

Can something as simple as taping your mouth shut while you sleep solve common health problems like bad breath and snoring? The new viral health craze on TikTok seems to think so. Mouth taping, which involves sticking tape either vertically across the lips or diagonally in a St Andrew’s-style cross, has gained more than 25 …

Protect Yourself: Experts Warn of Swine Flu’s Winter Return – Urging Brits to Get Vaccinated Before Season Begins!

October 3, 2023

Britain at Risk of Swine Flu Resurgence This Winter, Warns UK Health Security Agency The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is concerned about the potential return of swine flu to Britain this winter. Officials are urging millions of eligible individuals to get their annual flu vaccinations before the flu season begins. Last winter, the flu …

COVID-19 study reveals significant increase in eating disorder rates among adolescents

October 3, 2023

According to recent research published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ), hospital admissions for eating disorders among children and teenagers in Canada increased significantly during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study, conducted by researchers in Ontario, analyzed data from March 2020 to August 2022 and compared it to pre-pandemic figures from January 2017 to February …

Are Mask Mandates Making a Comeback? The Truth You Need to Know

October 3, 2023

More than nine million Americans currently reside in regions where local hospitals have reinstated mask mandates, raising concerns that more healthcare facilities will follow suit. Recently, at least seven hospital systems in New York, California, and New Jersey have reintroduced face mask policies. The largest hospital system in New Jersey, RWJBarnabas Health, is the most …

Who Urges Second Vaccine to Fight Malaria: Latest Expert Recommendation

October 3, 2023

Undated photo of World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus praised the announcement of a new vaccine for malaria on Monday. File Photo by World Health Organization/Twitter Oct. 2 (UPI) — The World Health Organization (WHO) has recently recommended a groundbreaking vaccine for malaria, a deadly mosquito-borne disease that claims the lives of nearly 500,000 …