According to United Kingdom’s Office for National Statistics, there were 10,232 total deaths registered in England and Wales for the week ending July 8, 2022. Among these deaths, 423 were recorded as involving COVID. As the pre-pandemic 5-year average was 9,304, 928 of these deaths, about 10 percent, were in excess of what would be…
Excess Mortality: Are COVID Measures to Blame for Thousands of Unexpected Weekly Deaths?
Are the Chemicals in Your Shampoo and Soap Making You Fat?
When Dr. Rob Sargis sees a patient struggling with obesity, his recommendations go beyond diet and exercise. He may advise them to stop heating things in plastics, or to avoid congested roads during rush hour. Sargis, a practicing doctor and professor of medicine at the University of Illinois, is one of a number of doctors…
Healthy Foods Versus Supplements? The Answer May Surprise You
Why can’t I just take a supplement? Doesn’t that give me the same health benefits as eating a plate of vegetables? I often get questions like this from patients, and the answer is…it’s complicated. That’s because on one hand no amount of supplements can replace a good diet in terms of phytonutrients, macro nutrient balance,…
Homicide Rates Hit 25-year High; These Are Some Biological Factors Behind It
July 20, 2022
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Violence in the United States has been increasing. The country is now seeing a return to the violence-ridden landscapes of the ’90s. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s 2020 violent crimes data revealed that homicide rates are skyrocketing and are at the highest rate in more than 25 years, increasing by at least 20 to 25…
Advertising Business Linked to Deaths and Greenwashing
Investment in these companies has skyrocketed in recent years, but many aren’t what they claim to be. Take this firm for example, despite their virtual signaling – look at what they actually own. I urge you: Do not be fooled by these hucksters. STORY AT-A-GLANCE Advertising agencies wield great power over public opinion, and prosecutors…
IUDs: What to Know
Amid all the furor about abortion and abortion laws, it seems relevant to discuss an often overlooked and relatively safe, long-term option to avoid the issue altogether. The intrauterine device (IUD) is a simple device that’s placed into the uterus (womb) to prevent pregnancy. There’s no evidence of human use of an IUD before the 20th…
Childhood Bronchitis Linked to Lung Issues in Later Life
July 20, 2022
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Researchers from the Allergy and Lung Health Unit at the University of Melbourne in Australia have discovered that lung diseases in middle adulthood can be linked to childhood bronchitis. The researchers found that children who have had bronchitis at least once before they reach seven are more likely to develop lung problems in their later…
Live With an Inner Scorecard and Become the Best Version of Yourself
Would you rather live a life where everyone around you saw you as far more successful and generous than you really were or a life where your many accomplishments and good deeds were credited to others? What if those closest to you knew the real you? If you would choose the path of higher achievement…
Early Intervention Critical to Mitigate Mental Health Impact on Children Exposed to Violence
July 19, 2022
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A new study led by researchers from the University of Western Australia (UWA) has found that children exposed to domestic and family violence (DFV) are at a much greater risk of mental health issues such as anxiety and depression than children with no experience of violence, and are also five times more likely to require help…
What Would Hippocrates Say? Roe v. Wade, Abortion, and a Disappearing Oath
If you sought out a physician in 4th century B.C. Greece seeking an abortion, chances are, you would be out of luck. Ditto for 2nd century Rome. Or 10th century France. Or just about anywhere thereafter, prior to the advent of the 20th century. It just wasn’t done. Or at least, it wasn’t in good…
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