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Why the Vaccinated are More susceptible to infection

An Insult to Intuition • 1434 implied HN points • 25 Jan 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Vaccination Immunity Infection Long Covid Study
  1. Vaccinated individuals may be more susceptible to infection than unvaccinated individuals, as shown in UKHSA data
  2. Receiving mRNA vaccines may lead to higher IgG4 antibody concentrations, which could impact immune responses
  3. Vaccination might not prevent 'Long Covid' according to studies, and there could be a risk of more severe disease after vaccination

If results are too good to be true, you can't exclude harms

Vinay Prasad's Observations and Thoughts • 71 implied HN points • 07 Mar 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Research Vaccination Pregnancy Study Side Effects
  1. Results that seem too good to be true may not be accurate and can hide potential harms or biases.
  2. Confounded studies, where data is influenced by other factors, can be misleading and unhelpful in drawing conclusions.
  3. It's important to consider the full data and potential biases in research studies, especially when interpreting studies involving vaccinations during pregnancy.

Long Covid: even faker than you thought

Unreported Truths • 61 implied HN points • 15 Mar 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Long Covid Study Recovery Symptoms
  1. A study from Australia suggests that 'long Covid' may not be as prevalent as previously thought, with only 3% of Covid patients experiencing moderate-to-severe aftereffects a year later.
  2. The study indicates that the majority of individuals infected with Covid, aside from those needing critical care, fully recover within months.
  3. The lead author of the study suggests that terms like 'long Covid' may cause unnecessary fear and hinder recovery, advocating for a shift in language used to describe post-Covid symptoms.
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Twitter admits its algorithm promotes right-wing politicians and media outlets

Geopolitical Economy Report • 159 implied HN points • 25 Oct 21
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Social media Algorithm Political parties Study Censorship
  1. Twitter's algorithm favors right-wing politicians and media outlets in several countries like the US, Britain, Japan, Germany, France, Spain, and Canada.
  2. The algorithm amplifies right-leaning news outlets and parties more than left-leaning ones.
  3. In most cases, center-right and neoliberal politicians, parties, and media are the most promoted on Twitter.

Jab math for children: Vaccinate almost 38,000 kids (with hundreds of serious side effects), stop one Covid hospitalization

Unreported Truths • 55 implied HN points • 02 Feb 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Vaccination Children Side Effects Study Risk Factors
  1. Vaccinating almost 38,000 kids may prevent one COVID hospitalization, but with hundreds of serious side effects.
  2. For people aged 5-15, the mRNA COVID jabs are not very effective, according to a British study.
  3. The study indicates that vaccination effectiveness varies by age group, with the shots being more beneficial for the elderly than for children.

Marked Absent

Outlandish Claims • 1 HN point • 10 Jul 24
🚌 Education Academia Schooling Learning Curriculum Study
  1. In language, marking certain traits as different or special allows us to understand norms. This concept of 'markedness' plays a significant role in societal perceptions.
  2. An unmarked system can hide problems or biases. For example, schools being seen as the norm might overlook issues like sexual abuse within them.
  3. Standardized education doesn't always equate to real-life success. Studies show homeschooled children, often considered 'marked,' can perform similarly or better academically.

New Study Shows that Lying About Your Hamburger Intake Prevents Disease and Death When You Eat a Low-Carb Diet High in Carbohydrates

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 0 implied HN points • 09 Sep 10
🏥 Health & Wellness Diet Study Observation Logic Statistics
  1. Drawing conclusions about diet and health from observational studies can be misleading and should be approached with caution.
  2. The way 'low-carbohydrate' was defined in the study was unconventional, making interpretations challenging.
  3. Epidemiological studies can be influenced by participants' biases and inaccuracies, leading to potential misinterpretations of data.

The Women’s Health Initiative Confirms That Vitamin A Intakes Are Only Associated With Osteoporosis At Low Vitamin D Intakes

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 0 implied HN points • 03 May 09
🏥 Health & Wellness Vitamins Diet Study Nutrition
  1. Vitamin A only contributes to osteoporosis when vitamin D intakes are very low.
  2. High intake of vitamin A was associated with an increased risk of fracture in women with low vitamin D intake.
  3. A modest increase in risk of fracture due to vitamin A intake was mitigated when adjusting for vitamin D and calcium intakes.

The Case Against Hydroxychloroquine Grows Stronger

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 0 implied HN points • 15 Apr 20
🏥 Health & Wellness COVID-19 Study Inflammation Side Effects
  1. Recent studies show that hydroxychloroquine may not be effective in treating COVID-19, despite initial hype.
  2. Hydroxychloroquine did not impact viral clearance or symptom relief in patients, based on study results.
  3. Potential side effects of hydroxychloroquine, including heart rhythm abnormalities, raise concerns about its safety in severe COVID-19 cases.

Lecture 02 Registration Reminder + External Event

Quantum Formalism • 0 implied HN points • 08 Mar 22
🚌 Education Lectures Community Events Study Social media
  1. Registration for Friday's live session is now open. Check the link provided to register.
  2. Community member George Zipperlen is giving a talk on Saturday about 'From Numbers to Tensors'. Interested individuals can register via the provided link.
  3. Consider joining the Discord community for group study sessions and follow Zaiku Group's LinkedIn and Twitter accounts for updates on their initiatives.