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The Death-Strewn Backstory of Big Supplement

The Vajenda • 6151 implied HN points • 18 Jan 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Supplements Regulation Safety concerns Efficacy Marketing
  1. Supplements in the United States have a history of being unregulated and potentially dangerous due to a lack of oversight and testing.
  2. The Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act of 1994 removed regulations, allowing for the sale of supplements without proof of safety or efficacy.
  3. 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 calls to halt use of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines, sparking debate

Maryanne Demasi, reports • 3125 implied HN points • 08 Jan 24
🏥 Health Politics COVID-19 vaccines Florida Debate Safety concerns
  1. Florida Surgeon General called for a halt in the use of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines due to concerns about DNA contamination.
  2. He criticized the FDA and CDC for not adequately testing whether DNA fragments in the vaccine could integrate into a person's genome.
  3. This action has sparked a debate about the safety of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines.

Misinformation about Bioidentical and Compounded Hormones

The Vajenda • 3812 implied HN points • 17 Oct 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Hormone Therapy Medical Misinformation Safety concerns
  1. Suzanne Somers promoted unsafe compounded hormones as better for menopause under the guise of female empowerment.
  2. Somers popularized the terms 'bioidentical hormones' through media coverage and celebrity endorsement.
  3. Compounded hormones lack safety data and precision dosing compared to pharmaceutical products, making them less safe.

Executive Summary of the FDA VRBPAC presentation on dsDNA contamination in mRNA vaccines

Nepetalactone Newsletter • 2162 implied HN points • 07 Jul 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Vaccines Regulations Research Findings Safety concerns
  1. Contamination with dsDNA found in mRNA vaccines due to manufacturing changes can lead to higher adverse events and lower RNA integrity.
  2. Informed consent did not include information about plasmid-derived dsDNA sequences present in the vaccines, raising concerns about potential risks.
  3. Independent scientists have replicated the findings of dsDNA contamination in the vaccines, highlighting the need for further investigation and transparency.
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URGENT: A young child died of cardiac arrest after being jabbed during Moderna's key Covid vaccine trial

Unreported Truths • 84 implied HN points • 03 Jan 25
🏥 Health Politics Public Health Vaccination Clinical Trials Policy decisions Safety concerns
  1. A young child died from cardiac arrest after receiving a Moderna Covid vaccine during a trial. This incident hasn't been publicly reported in official channels.
  2. Moderna did not mention the child's death in their published results, raising concerns about transparency in their clinical trial process.
  3. The safety results from the trial show that children given the Moderna vaccine had more serious side effects compared to those who received a placebo.

Story Twenty-Eight

Stories From The Rail • 319 implied HN points • 11 Jul 22
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Social Issues Protests Safety concerns
  1. The author reflects on the unique experience of visiting Minneapolis during a period of chaos and unrest, capturing moments of humor and danger in the midst of the turmoil.
  2. The writing process for the author was restricted due to potential legal implications, but now they feel a sense of relief and freedom to express their thoughts and experiences.
  3. The community dynamics observed in Minneapolis during the unrest showcased a blend of confusion, kindness, and unexpected moments of cooperation and courage among strangers.

The Rise and Fall Of Yankee Rowe

Gordian Knot News • 249 implied HN points • 15 May 23
🔬 Science Nuclear power Regulation Safety concerns Energy Production
  1. In 1954, the Atomic Energy Act allowed private companies into nuclear power, leading to the creation of Yankee Atomic Electric Company in New England.
  2. Yankee Rowe operated for 40 years efficiently, but faced closure due to safety concerns and regulations from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
  3. The rise and fall of Yankee Rowe showcases both the potential and challenges of nuclear power in the United States.

Thanksgiving Dinner Banter: Five facts on school shootings

School Shooting Data Analysis and Reports • 59 implied HN points • 23 Nov 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics School Shootings Gun Violence Safety concerns Policy Solutions
  1. School shootings are a top safety concern for children, teens, college students, and parents, uniting them with a shared worry.
  2. The number of school shootings is increasing each year, with 2023 projected to be significantly higher than previous years.
  3. Gun-free school zones show a significant decrease in firearm crimes, indicating their effectiveness in promoting safety within school premises.

Pfizer's secret documents reveal that their COVID vaccine actually made you 8.7% more likely to get COVID

Steve Kirsch's newsletter • 14 implied HN points • 08 Jan 25
🏥 Health Politics Vaccination Public Health Policy Analysis Safety concerns Clinical Trials
  1. Pfizer's documents suggest that the COVID vaccine may have actually increased the chance of getting COVID by 8.7%.
  2. The data showed that vaccinated individuals were less likely to develop N-antibodies, which means they might have had more infections than those who weren't vaccinated.
  3. There are serious concerns about the effectiveness of the vaccine, and some people believe it may have contributed to a rise in COVID deaths after it was rolled out.

The Takada paper shows very clearly that the COVID vaccines are not safe

Steve Kirsch's newsletter • 11 implied HN points • 14 Oct 24
🏥 Health Politics Vaccines Public Health Safety concerns Pharmaceuticals Regulatory issues
  1. The Takada paper suggests that there are very high risks of myocarditis associated with the COVID vaccines, especially with Moderna, which has an alarming ROR of 54.
  2. This data raises concerns about the overall safety of both Pfizer and Moderna vaccines, indicating they have significant issues compared to other drugs.
  3. Health authorities are not providing adequate information about these risks, and there are calls for more transparency regarding the vaccine's safety profile.