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Supplements in the United States have a history of being unregulated and potentially dangerous due to a lack of oversight and testing.
The Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act of 1994 removed regulations, allowing for the sale of supplements without proof of safety or efficacy.
Buying supplements is like buying gas from a guy on the side of the road - there's little to no assurance of what you're actually getting or its effects on your health.

Florida Surgeon General called for a halt in the use of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines due to concerns about DNA contamination.
He criticized the FDA and CDC for not adequately testing whether DNA fragments in the vaccine could integrate into a person's genome.
This action has sparked a debate about the safety of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines.

Semaglutide showed a 20% reduction in major cardiovascular events.
The trial followed participants for 40 months, confirming the drug's safety over a longer period.
Concerns were raised about the small absolute benefit, the lack of exit strategy, and the high cost impact on patients.

Suzanne Somers promoted unsafe compounded hormones as better for menopause under the guise of female empowerment.
Somers popularized the terms 'bioidentical hormones' through media coverage and celebrity endorsement.
Compounded hormones lack safety data and precision dosing compared to pharmaceutical products, making them less safe.

Contamination with dsDNA found in mRNA vaccines due to manufacturing changes can lead to higher adverse events and lower RNA integrity.
Informed consent did not include information about plasmid-derived dsDNA sequences present in the vaccines, raising concerns about potential risks.
Independent scientists have replicated the findings of dsDNA contamination in the vaccines, highlighting the need for further investigation and transparency.

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It's the year 2045 and the last Jewish family left Sweden almost a decade ago.
Empty synagogues symbolize the departure of Jewish communities from certain areas.
Consider the impact of abandoned buildings on communities when reading news about property decisions.

In 1954, the Atomic Energy Act allowed private companies into nuclear power, leading to the creation of Yankee Atomic Electric Company in New England.
Yankee Rowe operated for 40 years efficiently, but faced closure due to safety concerns and regulations from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
The rise and fall of Yankee Rowe showcases both the potential and challenges of nuclear power in the United States.