Since its establishment, the World Health Organization (WHO) has assumed the role of an advisory entity in the international health domain. Since 2005, the WHO established International Health Regulations (IHR) as the main compliance tool to ensure that public health emergencies would be handled swiftly. The COVID pandemic perfectly illustrates how powerful the WHO already…
Norfolk Southern Announces Safety Plan Amid Train Derailment Aftermath
March 7, 2023
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Plagued by repeated freight train derailments, including a toxic crash in eastern Ohio in early February and another accident in southwest Ohio outside of Springfield on March 4, Norfolk Southern Railway introduced a six-point plan on March 6 “to immediately enhance the safety of its operations.” The plan is based on the National Transportation Safety…
You May Not Need Statins, Even With Elevated ‘Bad’ Cholesterol
For decades, the answer to lowering cholesterol to prevent heart attack or stroke was a statin prescription. Unfortunately, many people prescribed statins stop taking them due to side effects, while others question their efficacy. One study even found that doctors have overprescribed statins worldwide, which can potentially be harmful. Is statin therapy suitable for you? A…
San Bernardino Residents Desperate After Heavy Snow
March 6, 2023
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Residents in parts of California, especially the San Bernardino Mountains, are battling heavy storms, with roads blocked following large amounts of snow and people finding it difficult to secure food and medical supplies. “A life and death situation is unfolding in San Bernardino Mountains after this week’s powerful storm,” ABC reporter David Gonzalez said in…
5 Causes of Sleep Disorders Plus Healthy Ways to Improve Slumber
Insomnia is a common sleep disorder affecting memory and concentration. It can make you sleepy during the day, and also increases the risk of many diseases. What are the causes of insomnia and how can sleep be improved? Sleep is critical for overall health—good sleep improves brain performance, mood, and physical well-being. In an April…
4 Health Benefits of Black Fungus
March 5, 2023
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Black fungus is an edible wild mushroom and a popular culinary ingredient in Asian cuisine. It is smooth and tender, and packed with health benefits. It’s rich in antioxidants and abundant in protein, iron, calcium, and B vitamins. Every 100 grams of black fungus has 6.5 grams of dietary fiber, as well as plant water-soluble…
Heal Your Gut Microbiome With the GAPS Diet
River Yeo was a nursing student when she first recognized red flags in her health including joint pain, constant exhaustion, brain fog, skin irritation, and headaches. She eliminated gluten from her diet with modest results. Still seeking answers, she came across Dr. Natasha Campbell-McBride’s book “Gut and Psychology Syndrome.” Called the GAPS diet, it’s a…
Mullein: Popular ‘Weed’ for COVID Lung, Many Other Conditions
March 5, 2023
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Mullein is often viewed as a weed, an unwanted guest. Mullein’s intimidating size (it can grow to be 11 feet tall in its second year) makes it misunderstood. It is easiest to identify it in the late summer and fall when the tall flowering stalks are visible. However, mullein is more beneficial than it looks….
Another Ohio Train Derailment Adds to Norfolk Southern’s Safety Record Woes
March 5, 2023
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The accident record of Norfolk Southern Railway grew longer after another of its trains derailed outside of Springfield, Ohio, on March 4. Norfolk Southern confirmed in a statement that 20 cars of a 212-car train veered off the tracks around 5 p.m. near the Clark County Fairgrounds. Residents within 1,000 feet of the crash were…
Scientists Present New ‘Roadmap’ for Addressing Future Coronavirus Threats–Some Experts Fault the Directions
March 4, 2023
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In late February, the University of Minnesota’s Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy (CIDRAP) released their Coronavirus Vaccines R&D Roadmap. The document, compiled by over 50 scientists and funded by the Rockefeller Foundation and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (BMFG), presents a controversial plan for the future of coronavirus vaccine research. “The COVID-19…
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