An Australian investigation into COVID-19 research found that among the more than 270,000 papers that have been published since the start of the pandemic, 212 retracted papers were cited 2,697 times, with a median of seven times per paper. Publishing processes were often compromised with COVID-19, according to the co-author of the investigation and director…
Retracted COVID-19 Papers Cited 7 Times per Paper
Stress Ushers in Harm Through Microbiome
In this series, we’ll share how the latest developments in this medical frontier are transforming our approaches to illness and offering new strategies to heal and prevent disease. Previously: Treating gut-related problems through testing and diet A widely cited statistic that appears in several studies says that stress-related complaints are linked to 75 percent to 90 percent…
Over 300 COVID-19 Papers Withdrawn for Not Meeting Standards of Scientific Soundness
Research journals have withdrawn well over 300 articles on COVID-19 due to compromised ethical standards and concerns about the publications’ scientific validity. Retraction Watch has provided a running list of withdrawn papers on COVID-19 ranging from “Acute kidney injury associated with COVID-19” to “Can Your AI Differentiate Cats from COVID-19?” A total of 330 research…
IN-DEPTH: Inquiries for Unvaccinated Donor Blood on the Rise, Contractor Says
The demand for unvaccinated blood is on the rise, a blood products and services provider said. Kirby Winn, public relations manager of ImpactLife, says that while the hospitals his company serves have not expressed any interest in receiving unvaccinated blood, he has noticed the demand for “pure blood” rising from the general population. Kirby Winn,…
Embrace the Benefits of Slow Jogging: Tips for Proper Execution to Lower Blood Pressure and Lose Weight
Slow jogging, a low-intensity aerobic exercise that is easy on the knees, is suitable for people of all ages. Many individuals—even a grandmother in her 70s—have experienced significant improvement in mobility by incorporating slow jogging into their routines. An 80-year-old man could even hold a plank after practicing slow jogging, and many others have lowered…
Fluoride Lawsuit Against EPA: Alleged Corruption, Shocking Under Oath Federal Statements
In this series, we explore the contentious findings surrounding fluoridation of the U.S. public water supply and answer the question of whether water fluoridation poses a risk and what we should do about it. Previously: A confounding factor in the fluoride debate is the arsenic that contaminates the industrial sources of fluoride added to public water…
Antioxidants May Lower Radiation Risk From Medical Imaging
The use of medical imaging tests that emit ionizing radiation (high energy radiation which causes electrons to separate from their atoms or molecules) has skyrocketed in recent years, leading more doctors and patients to question not only whether certain tests are being overused, but also whether the damage caused by exposure to ionizing radiation can…
New Generation of Dangerous Disinfectants Takes Hold During COVID
As the world grappled with the COVID-19 pandemic, another insidious threat may have been overlooked. In our fervor to fight the virus, potentially harmful substances seeped unnoticed into many of our homes, schools, hospitals, and workplaces. A new review in Environmental Science & Technology, the product of a collaborative effort by 26 scientists, casts a…
Can Your Diet Help Prevent and Fight the Deadliest Skin Cancer?
Melanoma is a serious type of skin cancer that arises from the uncontrolled growth and division of melanocytes, specialized cells responsible for melanin production. Despite accounting for about 1 percent of all skin cancers in the United States, melanoma is considered the most dangerous due to its potential to spread and cause most skin cancer-related deaths. Numerous studies…
Is Your Diet Giving You UTIs?
Escherichia coli bacteria, better known as E. coli, are often behind food poisoning, but a new study suggests they could make you sick in other ways. Research recently published in One Health has revealed that these same microbes may be responsible for causing millions of urinary tract infections (UTIs). UTIs are a very common illness that…
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