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COVID Intel - by Dr.William Makis β€’ 2279 implied HN points β€’ 15 Jan 24
  1. Chinese Communist government is funding fraudulent research on mRNA cancer vaccines.
  2. New study titled 'Advances and prospects of mRNA vaccines in cancer immunotherapy' is expected to be published in March 2024.
  3. The article behind a paywall raised questions that led to an interesting investigation.
2nd Smartest Guy in the World β€’ 2358 implied HN points β€’ 11 Jan 24
  1. Combination therapy of doxycycline and ivermectin may help prevent and reverse heart damage caused by Covid-19 vaccines
  2. Research suggests that anti-inflammatory and anti-MMP compounds could be effective in treating myocarditis
  3. Clinical trials are needed to assess the safety and effectiveness of compounds like doxycycline, ivermectin, resveratrol, zinc, and tetracyclines in myocarditis treatment
read β€’ 10220 implied HN points β€’ 31 Jul 23
  1. Scholars on Substack are reaching new audiences and earning income for their research and writing.
  2. Substack provides academics like Ruth Ben-Ghiat with financial freedom to pursue public-interfacing research.
  3. Academic writers use Substack for engaging with readers, testing new ideas, and shaping their research through feedback.
COVID Intel - by Dr.William Makis β€’ 2142 implied HN points β€’ 16 Jan 24
  1. China tried to prevent Taiwan from administering COVID-19 mRNA vaccines
  2. Taiwan published research on myocarditis in vaccinated teenagers
  3. The study found no significant deterioration in heart function post-vaccination
Alexander News Network -Dr. Paul Elias Alexander's substack β€’ 1395 implied HN points β€’ 10 Feb 24
  1. Moderna & Pfizer vaccines were planned before trials with knowledge of potential dangers of mRNA technology with lipid-nano particles
  2. Multiple Moderna vaccine doses were known to be risky and dangerous by Bancel, the CEO of Moderna
  3. The creators of mRNA technology and vaccines like Malone, Bancel, Weissman, and Kariko should be held accountable in court for potential harm and deception
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Secretum Secretorum β€’ 1768 implied HN points β€’ 27 Jan 24
  1. Through history, reasoning based on limited information has led to dangerous outcomes, like chronic cyanide poisoning and scurvy.
  2. Some scientific problems, like understanding heredity, have been challenging due to complexity and the need for exceptional datasets.
  3. To escape epistemic hells, radical ideas, serendipity, unlearning prior knowledge, and persistence are vital.
The FLCCC Alliance Community β€’ 1316 implied HN points β€’ 11 Feb 24
  1. Dr. Pierre Kory emphasizes the need for a better healthcare system that puts patients before profits, focuses on robust scientific debate, and empowers patients to take control of their own healthcare.
  2. The FLCCC is conducting an observational cancer study in collaboration with five U.S. clinics to track patient responses to various adjunct cancer therapies using repurposed drugs.
  3. Dr. Pierre Kory presents evidence suggesting clinically significant shedding of spike proteins from vaccinated individuals, which he believes should be a focal point in discussions about mRNA vaccine boosters.
Weight and Healthcare β€’ 778 implied HN points β€’ 28 Feb 24
  1. Weight stigma is prevalent in the eating disorders community on various levels, and addressing this issue is crucial for treatment.
  2. Treatment approaches should shift from a weight-centric focus to one that is weight-inclusive, prioritizing health behaviors and client autonomy.
  3. Provider education and competency need to be improved to reduce weight bias and promote structural interventions, rather than focusing on personal bias elimination.
Range Widely β€’ 2771 implied HN points β€’ 05 Dec 23
  1. Individual differences in brain chemistry can influence how people respond to stressful situations and medications.
  2. Using 'smart drugs' like Ritalin and Adderall may make people try harder but perform worse on certain tasks.
  3. It's important to understand your own ideal level of arousal for peak performance and adjust your work environment accordingly.
Common Sense with Bari Weiss β€’ 8778 implied HN points β€’ 10 Jul 23
  1. The retraction of a scientific article on Rapid Onset Gender Dysphoria sparked controversy and highlighted the influence of activist movements in academia.
  2. The authors faced accusations of violating editorial policies around consent, which they refuted by claiming to have followed ethical research practices.
  3. Despite the retraction, the authors plan to continue studying the controversial topic of ROGD, emphasizing the importance of scientific inquiry and resisting censorship.
Unsettled Science β€’ 522 implied HN points β€’ 12 Mar 24
  1. Experts suggest that ultra-processed foods may have addictive qualities due to their combination of sugar, salt, and fat, similar to how tobacco affects addiction.
  2. Food addiction research has developed tools like the Yale Food Addiction Scale to understand dependencies on specific nutrients like sugar, sugar-plus-fat, and carbohydrates-plus-fat.
  3. Debates continue on whether food addiction is due to behavioral disorders or physiological dependencies, with ongoing discussions about the impact of food processing on addiction.
The Intrinsic Perspective β€’ 6981 implied HN points β€’ 07 Aug 23
  1. Scientists accused of misconduct may face damaging consequences like losing their careers and facing lawsuits.
  2. Intent matters when judging data fabrication, and public condemnation is not always the best approach.
  3. Challenges arise when individuals expose scientific fraud by prominent researchers and face potential legal repercussions.
Common Sense with Bari Weiss β€’ 7776 implied HN points β€’ 20 Jul 23
  1. Autism diagnoses in California have increased significantly over the past few decades, with a 50-fold surge in cases over 33 years.
  2. The rise in autism cases cannot solely be explained by better or broader diagnostics, indicating a real and concerning increase in the disorder.
  3. The lack of clear understanding of the causes of autism and the increasing rates point towards a pressing need for better research, support, and services for individuals with autism.
Weight and Healthcare β€’ 1417 implied HN points β€’ 20 Jan 24
  1. Awaken180 claims to create long-term weight loss, but lacks concrete scientific evidence to support their program.
  2. The program emphasizes weight loss over other aspects of health and success, disregarding the variety of body sizes and individual needs.
  3. Awaken180 relies on caloric and carbohydrate restrictions, potentially involving expensive prepacked food, and might not be sustainable for long-term weight loss.
Alexander News Network -Dr. Paul Elias Alexander's substack β€’ 1474 implied HN points β€’ 16 Jan 24
  1. Cancer is increasingly affecting young people globally, leaving doctors puzzled and alarmed.
  2. Diagnosis rates of cancer in individuals under 50 have risen, prompting a rush to identify high-risk young adults.
  3. Doctors suspect lifestyle changes, such as less physical activity and more processed foods, may be contributing to the rise in cancer among the younger generation.
The Unpublishable β€’ 10200 implied HN points β€’ 23 Mar 23
  1. The 'Science of Skincare' focuses on marketing products, not actual care for the skin.
  2. Many skincare products are marketed as 'science-backed,' but they may not be as effective as claimed.
  3. Skin health is more about natural support like sleep, diet, and stress management than relying on skincare products.
Granted β€’ 3234 implied HN points β€’ 31 Oct 23
  1. Looping, which involves keeping students with the same teacher for multiple years, has shown to have benefits like increased test scores, attendance, and decreased disciplinary incidents.
  2. Small effect sizes in looping studies may have practical significance when aggregated across many students; looping could have stronger effects on attitudes and behaviors than standardized test scores.
  3. When considering looping in education, it's important to address concerns such as potential teacher burnout, unintended consequences, and the misattribution of successful educational practices in other countries to looping.
The DisInformation Chronicle β€’ 670 implied HN points β€’ 22 Feb 24
  1. Misinformation researcher Sander van der Linden was caught lying and spreading misinformation, tarnishing his credibility.
  2. The incident sheds light on the concern that 'misinformation research' might be used for political purposes to silence dissent on controversial topics.
  3. Van der Linden's behavior on social media and Wikipedia highlights potential manipulation to create a false image of credibility and promote personal research.
Your Local Epidemiologist β€’ 1227 implied HN points β€’ 18 Jan 24
  1. The prevalence of long Covid may be decreasing due to a decline in severe disease and the changing virus over time.
  2. Vaccines, especially with additional doses, help protect against long Covid in both children and adults.
  3. Long Covid is a complex condition with various underlying causes, such as viral persistence, immune responses, and gut microbiome links.
TheSequence β€’ 1310 implied HN points β€’ 11 Jan 24
  1. Berkeley University developed a method to detect AI-generated tokens in documents using probability distribution.
  2. Ghostbuster is an AI technique for identifying AI-generated text by calculating token likelihood and using a conclusive classifier.
  3. The technique by Berkeley AI Research aims to tackle challenges in differentiating between human and AI-generated content.
uTobian β€’ 8667 implied HN points β€’ 01 May 23
  1. The study on autism prevalence and costs shows the rising financial burden of autism over the years.
  2. The model presented in the study reveals the alarming increase in autism rates, especially for certain demographics.
  3. The study highlights the shift in costs from parents to government as the first generation of autism epidemic children age, emphasizing the need for prevention strategies.
ideassleepfuriously β€’ 1238 implied HN points β€’ 11 Jan 24
  1. The blank slate perspective can lead to conflict, totalitarianism, and rejection of genetic enhancement technology.
  2. We should value understanding the role of genes in socioeconomic outcomes for accurate policy-making.
  3. Attributing group disparities to genes can reduce blame, control, and punishment, fostering compassion and reducing social conflict.
Dr’s Newsletter β€’ 746 implied HN points β€’ 11 Feb 24
  1. PhD research can be challenging but can lead to unexpected and serendipitous discoveries
  2. The stability of certain compounds is crucial in preventing toxicity, as observed in experiments with aluminium and silicic acid in fish
  3. Understanding the chemistry behind experimental outcomes is key, as seen in the success of a PhD research project despite initial doubts
Age of Invention, by Anton Howes β€’ 4468 implied HN points β€’ 29 Aug 23
  1. Replication and reproducibility crises exist in science and history, leading to widespread inaccuracies.
  2. Historical myths and inaccuracies can persist for years, even when proven wrong.
  3. There is a need for historians to improve transparency by making archival sources more accessible to reduce errors and biases.
Granted β€’ 8705 implied HN points β€’ 05 Mar 23
  1. Consider embracing the latest data to improve the theory by moving away from antiquated ideas and focusing on more reliable traits.
  2. Demand real evidence for efficacy by conducting randomized, controlled experiments to validate the benefits claimed by MBTI.
  3. Understand that many scientists have left MBTI due to concerns about its validity and its historical associations with racism and sexism.
Weight and Healthcare β€’ 818 implied HN points β€’ 03 Feb 24
  1. Tirzepatide, known as Zepbound for weight loss, was initially a Type 2 diabetes medication by Eli Lilly that got FDA approval for weight loss due to its side effect of weight loss. It works by interfering with normal digestion processes and hunger signals.
  2. There are dosing differences between the diabetes and weight loss applications of Tirzepatide. For weight loss, patients are encouraged to continuously increase the dosage to the highest tolerable level, potentially facing side effects that impact their quality of life.
  3. The side effects of Tirzepatide/Zepbound can range from mild discomfort to serious conditions like thyroid C-Cell tumors, gastrointestinal diseases, and pancreatic issues. Patients need to be aware of potential risks, like drug interactions and impact on pregnancy.