Contact: Jason Cody, Media Communications, Office: (517) 432-0924, Cell: (734) 755-0210, Jason.Cody@cabs.msu.edu; Lena Brundin, College of Human Medicine, Office: (616) 234-0996, lena.brundin@hc.msu.edu EAST LANSING, Mich. — A parasite thought to be harmless and found in many people may actually… Read More ›
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Green tea boosts production of detox enzymes, rendering cancerous chemicals harmless
Contact: Greg Lester lester@aacr.org 267-646-0554 American Association for Cancer Research PHILADELPHIA − Concentrated chemicals derived from green tea dramatically boosted production of a group of key detoxification enzymes in people with low levels of these beneficial proteins, according to researchers… Read More ›
Superflu is being brewed in the lab (Article H5N1 2004 Requested Repost)
Contact: Claire Bowles claire.bowles@rbi.co.uk 44-207-331-2751 New Scientist Superflu is being brewed in the lab AFTER the worldwide alarm triggered by last year’s SARS outbreak, it might seem reckless to set about creating a potentially far more devastating virus in the… Read More ›
Saudis attempt to block Vatican plan for .catholic web addresses, and any web address that conflicts with the Saudi’s definition of Moral.
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has attempted to block a Vatican bid to create new web addresses ending in .catholic, arguing that it “cannot demonstrate that it possesses a monopoly over the term ‘Catholic’”. By Christopher Williams, Technology Correspondent The… Read More ›
Cities use surveillance systems that identify potential ‘terrorists’ with facial recognition (U.S.)
By Charles Arthur, The Guardian Monday, August 13, 2012 15:17 EDT It sounds like something from the film Minority Report: a CCTV surveillance system that recognises people from their face or walk and analyses whether they might be about to… Read More ›
Executive branch porn problem: Includes Child Pornography (U.S.)
Bureaucrats risk national security breaches Allen W. Dulles, former director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) wrote in “The Craft of Intelligence,” “sex and hard-headed intelligence operations rarely mix well.” Perhaps the boys at the Pentagon need a refresher course…. Read More ›
Antibacterial soap may hinder muscle function: study
A chemical found in soap, toothpaste, clothes and toys may cause muscle problems and should be used with caution, experts have said. By Rebecca Smith, Medical Editor 7:20AM BST 14 Aug 2012 Researchers found an antibacterial agent, called triclosan, hampers… Read More ›
Study: Media perpetuates unsubstantiated chemical imbalance ( Serotonin ) theory of depression
Contact: Jeffrey Lacasse jeffreylacasse@mac.com 850-294-0875 Florida State University TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The theory that depression is caused by a chemical imbalance is often presented in the media as fact even though there is little scientific evidence to support it, according… Read More ›
Anger grows in Illinois at Bain’s latest outsourcing plan: forced workers to train their overseas replacements
The Sensata plant in Freeport is profitable and competitive, but its majority owner, Bain Capital, has decided to ship jobs to China – and forced workers to train their overseas replacements Paul Harris in Freeport guardian.co.uk, Friday 10 August 2012 11.15… Read More ›
Ginkgo biloba prevents mobile phone-induced oxidative stress in rat brain. – Electromagnetic radiation
Clin Chim Acta. 2004 Feb;340(1-2):153-62. Ilhan A, Gurel A, Armutcu F, Kamisli S, Iraz M, Akyol O, Ozen S. Source Department of Neurology, Inonu University, Turgut Ozal Medical Center, 44069 Malatya, Turkey. ailhan@inonu.edu.tr Abstract BACKGROUND: The widespread use of mobile… Read More ›
Radioprotection and extracts of Ginko biloba
Contact: Chang-Mo Kang kangcm@kcch.re.kr Inderscience Publishers Herbal tonic for radiotherapy Antioxidant extracts of the leaves of the Gingko biloba tree may protect cells from radiation damage, according to a study published in the International Journal of Low Radiation. The discovery… Read More ›
What makes our NDAA lawsuit a struggle to save the US constitution
Time after time, Obama’s lawyers defending the NDAA’s section 1021 affirm our worst fears about its threat to our liberty Tangerine Bolen guardian.co.uk, Friday 10 August 2012 09.00 EDT I am one of the lead plaintiffs in the civil lawsuit against the… Read More ›
Licorice licks herpes virus infection
The embargo on this press release has changed since it was originally posted Many of the viruses that infect people can sit suppressed in cells for long periods of time, but when they are reactivated can cause painful symptoms and… Read More ›
Government Searches Facebook to find Illegal Birthdays for 10 year olds without a permit. In addition prohibit farmers from selling produce directly to the public..
At 54 Seconds into the video is where it gets more disturbing There are so many areas where county administrators willingly overreached their authority. The question really is, what message are these administrators trying to send? Also what are they… Read More ›
Will Microsoft’s Police Surveillance System Violate Your Privacy? – Domain Awareness System
By Alex Fitzpatrick | Mashable – 9 hrs ago securitycameras600 The Microsoft-powered police surveillance system being installed in New York City is an impressive bit of innovation: It connects a wide variety of technology already in use by the New… Read More ›
Quercitin Blocks Androgen activity preventing prostate cancer growth – Otherwise 80% of prostate cancers re-appear after 1 – 2 years
Contact: Mary Lawson lawson.mary18@mayo.edu 507-284-5005 Mayo Clinic Natural substances in fruits and vegetables may be potential treatment for prostate cancer ROCHESTER, MINN. — Quercetin (kwer-se-ten), a natural substance found in apples, onions, tea and red wine, may be a potentially… Read More ›
How Huge Food Corporations Will Make Upcoming Food Price HIkes Even Worse
Published on Alternet (http://www.alternet.org) Home > How Huge Food Corporations Will Make Upcoming Food Price HIkes Even Worse AlterNet [1] / By Jill Richardson [2] How Huge Food Corporations Will Make Upcoming Food Price HIkes Even Worse August 7,… Read More ›
Only 15% of Whistleblower Off Label Drug Complaints have Adequate Financial Disclosure
Contact: Sumrina Yousufzai syousufzai@plos.org 415-568-3164 Public Library of Science COI declarations and off-label drug use Conflict-of-interest statements made by physicians and scientists in their medical journal articles after they had been allegedly paid by pharmaceutical manufacturers as part of off-label… Read More ›
Commentary on The Video: Fundamentalist Vaccine Penatgon Using Vaccines to Alter Human Behavior VMAT2 Gene – Followed by, Change in Human Social Behavior in Response to a Common Vaccine Abstract , & Article On VMAT2
There is currently no way to confirm the data in this Video……. Chances are without any confirming data, it will be deemed a fake… This video, and the Vaccine Data has been circulating close to two years now. If it… Read More ›
Harvard psychologist Jerome Kagan, offers a scathing critique of the mental-health establishment and pharmaceutical companies, accusing them of incorrectly classifying millions as mentally ill out of self-interest and greed.
SPIEGEL Interview with Jerome Kagan 2 AUG 2012 Harvard psychologist Jerome Kagan is one of the world’s leading experts in child development. In a SPIEGEL interview, he offers a scathing critique of the mental-health establishment and pharmaceutical companies, accusing them… Read More ›
An herbal extract inhibits the development of pancreatic cancer
(PHILADELPHIA) An herb recently found to kill pancreatic cancer cells also appears to inhibit development of pancreatic cancer as a result of its anti-inflammatory properties, according to researchers from the Kimmel Cancer Center at Jefferson. The data were presented at… Read More ›
House Passes Bill Eliminating Senate Approval of Presidential Appointments (U.S.A.) Constitution Rewrite, Consolidation of Power
Written by Joe Wolverton, II By a vote of 261-116, the House of Representatives passed a bill rewriting Article II of the Constitution and divesting the Senate of the power to accept or reject the appointment of many presidential nominees…. Read More ›
Chemotherapy can backfire and boost cancer growth: study
Source: AFP 5AUG2012 Cancer-busting chemotherapy can cause damage to healthy cells which triggers them to secrete a protein that sustains tumour growth and resistance to further treatment, a study said Sunday. Researchers in the United States made the “completely unexpected”… Read More ›
Red wine ingredient resveratrol stops breast cancer growth – FASEB Journal
Red wine ingredient resveratrol stops breast cancer growth New research in the FASEB Journal shows that resveratrol blocks the growth effects of estrogen by reducing the specific breast cancer receptors Bethesda, MD—Cheers! A new research report appearing in the October… Read More ›
Researchers Discover Why Steroid Treatment for COPD Is Ineffective
Findings Offer Potential New Drug Target for COPD Therapy Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) leads to persistent inflammation of the airways and is typically managed with corticosteroids, a class of anti-inflammatory medication. However, corticosteroids do not improve survival nor… Read More ›
High rate of false-positives with annual mammogram
During a decade of receiving mammograms, more than half of cancer-free women will be among those summoned back for more testing because of false-positive results, and about one in 12 will be referred for a biopsy. Simply shifting screening to… Read More ›
Link shown between environmental toxicants and atherosclerosis
Environmental toxicants such as dioxins, PCBs, and pesticides can pose a risk for cardiovascular disease. For the first time a link has been demonstrated between atherosclerosis and levels of long-lived organic environmental toxicants in the blood. The study, carried out… Read More ›
Industry conflicts of interest are pervasive among medical guideline panel members
Researchers at Mount Sinai School of Medicine have found that conflicts of interest (COI) are prevalent and potentially underreported among individuals participating in the development of clinical practice guidelines, which inform standards of patient care. The findings provide further… Read More ›
Dangerous experiment in fetal engineering (MUST READ)
Public release date: 2-Aug-2012 Dangerous experiment in fetal engineering Risky prenatal use of steroid to try to prevent intersex, tomboys and lesbians CHICAGO — A new paper just published in the Journal of Bioethical Inquiry uses extensive Freedom of Information… Read More ›
Alzheimer’s disease molecule can actually REVERSE multiple sclerosis, say scientists after shock discovery
Maligned molecule found to have beneficial anti-inflammatory effect By Daily Mail Reporter PUBLISHED:05:43 EST, 3 August 2012 | UPDATED:06:11 EST, 3 August 2012 A molecule that causes Alzheimer’s disease could reverse paralysis caused by multiple sclerosis (MS), a study has… Read More ›
US cancer body oversells mammograms: experts
2 Aug 2012 Medical experts on Friday accused a major US breast cancer foundation known for its high-profile “pink ribbon” campaign of overselling pre-emptive mammography and understating the risks. The Susan G. Komen for the Cure foundation uses misleading statistics… Read More ›
Environmental toxin Bisphenol A can affect newborn brain
Newborn mice that are exposed to Bisphenol A develop changes in their spontaneous behavior and evince poorer adaptation to new environments, as well hyperactivity as young adults. This has been shown by researchers at Uppsala University. Their study also revealed… Read More ›
Influenza Vaccine Failure among Highly Vaccinated Military Personal, No protection against Pandemic Strains.
Introduction Following the 2009 influenza A/H1N1 (pH1N1) pandemic, both seasonal and pH1N1 viruses circulated in the US during the 2010–2011 influenza season; influenza vaccine effectiveness (VE) may vary between live attenuated (LAIV) and trivalent inactivated (TIV) vaccines as well as… Read More ›
Too Much Bottled Water Might Harm Kids’ Teeth – (Deadly Misinformation)
* Be creating a new Category here in a sec, to address articles such as these. Nothing like discouraging kids to drink water. Guess they can get all the flouride they need from botteled sodas and juices. Remember this also… Read More ›
Natural Gas Fracking Industry May Be Paying Off Scientists
By Tim McDonnell, Climate Desk July 30, 2012 | Wired Last week the University of Texas provost announced he would re-examine a report by a UT professor that said fracking was safe for groundwater after the revelation that the professor… Read More ›
£200,000 cystic fibrosis drug ‘could transform lives’
From the Telegraph 10:25AM BST 30 Jul 2012 (No Reporters name) A drug which could transform the lives of people with cystic fibrosis has been developed, as the health watchdog investigates whether it can be provided on the NHS at… Read More ›
Increase in RDA for vitamin C could help reduce heart disease, stroke, cancer
CORVALLIS, Ore. – The recommended dietary allowance, or RDA, of vitamin C is less than half what it should be, scientists argue in a recent report, because medical experts insist on evaluating this natural, but critical nutrient in the… Read More ›
Teething Baby? Avoid Benzocaine, FDA Says
SUNDAY, July 29 (HealthDay News) — Parents should not use benzocaine products to relieve teething pain in babies except under the advice and supervision of a health care professional, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration says. Benzocaine is a local… Read More ›
Why Do Pertussis Vaccines Fail? It Suggest Corrupted Science
Original Abstract: Why Do Pertussis Vaccines Fail? James D. Cherry, MD, MSc Pediatric Infectious Diseases, Mattel Children’s Hospital University of California Los Angeles, and the Department of Pediatrics, David Geffen School of Medicine at the University of California Los Angeles,… Read More ›
Glaxo chief: Our drugs do not work on most patients
Request Reprint From 2003: By Steve Connor, Science Editor The Independent Monday 08 December 2003 A senior executive with Britain’s biggest drugs company has admitted that most prescription medicines do not work on most people who take them. Allen Roses,… Read More ›
Experts challenge FDA over approval for new dose of Alzheimer’s drug – Aricept ( donepezil ) Ineffective and harmful
Observations: How the FDA forgot the evidence: The case of donepezil ( Aricept) 23 mg Approval for a new dose of a best-selling Alzheimer’s drug “breached the FDA’s own regulatory standard” and has led to “incomplete and distorted messages” about the… Read More ›
America, the Law-crazed –
* Ralphs Note – Outside stressors play a huge role on health. It is not about taking political sides, but what causes some people to live in constant low grade fear. Laws seem like they were originally intended to alleviate… Read More ›
Dausey calls BPA ban ‘hollow victory’
Jul 23, 2012 | Posted in News Releases The FDA says baby bottles and sippy cups can no longer contain Bisphenol-A (BPA), an endocrine disruptor that mimics estrogen. But what about the hundreds of other plastic items, from water bottles… Read More ›
Purple periwinkles battle inflammatory diseases ( COPD Treatment Breakthrough )
Repost from 2010…Breakthrough treatment completely ignored Natural supplement boasts excellent safety A widely and safely used plant extract acts as a novel anti-inflammatory agent that may one day be used for the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD,… Read More ›
Researchers: Honeybee deaths linked to seed insecticide exposure
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Honeybee populations have been in serious decline for years, and Purdue University scientists may have identified one of the factors that cause bee deaths around agricultural fields. Analyses of bees found dead in and around hives… Read More ›
Fizzical harm: Drinking sugary drinks doesn’t just pile on the pounds – it changes your body so it’s harder to lose weight
By Rob Waugh Drinking sugary drinks for just a month alters body chemistry More difficult to lose weight Body grows to ‘prefer’ sugar to digesting own fat Drinking sugared fizzy drinks for just a month changes the body permanently so… Read More ›
£13tn: hoard hidden from taxman by global elite (21 Trillion USD)
A global super-rich elite has exploited gaps in cross-border tax rules to hide an extraordinary £13 trillion ($21tn) of wealth offshore – as much as the American and Japanese GDPs put together – according to research commissioned by the campaign… Read More ›
Hormone-mimicking chemicals cause inter-species mating
BPA in rivers leads to breakdown of fish species barriers Hormone-mimicking chemicals released into rivers have been found to impact the mating choices of fish, a new study has revealed. The controversial chemical BPA, which emits oestrogen-like properties, was found… Read More ›
India: Paralysis cases soar after oral polio vaccine introduced
By Elliott Freeman A new report by two Delhi pediatricians suggests that the sharp rise in childhood paralysis in India is due to the increased usage of the oral polio vaccine, a drug that was banned in the U.S. over… Read More ›
FDA surveillance operation draws criticism from lawmakers – Corruption
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Food and Drug Administration’s secret monitoring of its staff raised hackles in Congress on Sunday after lawmakers learned their own offices were apparently targeted by the surveillance operation. Six current and former FDA scientists and… Read More ›
Engineering Evil 