IA woman decided to sue the Irish government to compel it to withdraw the license for Gardasil, Merck’s HPV vaccine, after her daughter allegedly suffered from “horrendous adverse effects,” following the latter’s vaccination under the Irish school vaccination program. Human papillomavirus (HPV) refers to a large family of viruses which could cause cervical cancer, warts and a variety […]

While marijuana is often merely associated with its psychoactive effects, what most people don’t know is that THC, or tetrahydrocannabinol, the chemical responsible for most of marijuana’s psychological effects, only becomes active when heated. In fact, when used raw, cannabis could even give its users a variety of health benefits unheard of by most. Take the case of Kristen […]

Globulin component macrophage activating factor (GcMAF), a breakthrough cancer treatment now gaining worldwide attention, has been pointed at as the reason why a handful of holistic doctors were recently found “suicided.” In new microscopic footage released by First Immune on YouTube, the incredible remedy is shown activating the body’s own macrophages, which are then able to attack and destroy […]

CBD oil, which is increasingly being used to treat a variety of medical conditions, is a form of cannabis oil derived from marijuana or industrial hemp that contains significant amounts of cannabidiol, a molecule found in cannabis. Cannabinoids have a natural way of interacting with our bodies through receptors called endocannabinoids, which are present in […]

Statins, a class of drugs prescribed to over 100 million all over the world, have now been exposed as cellular poisons that accelerate aging and promote muscle fatigue, diabetes and memory loss. According to scientists at Tulane University, New Orleans, statin drugs “‘deactivate’ the stem cells responsible for cellular repair throughout the body,” as reported by Health […]

Big Pharma’s unprincipled price-gouging has earned itself an infamous place in the 2016 presidential election, with candidates on each side vowing to end the nefarious drug hikes. Though the practice has been ongoing for quite some time, it moved fully into the spotlight after former hedge fund manager Martin Shkreli, aka the “world’s most hated […]

A rare inherited disorder accompanied by a host of unpleasant symptoms, including swelling of the liver and spleen, was found to be misdiagnosed the majority of the time, resulting in harmful and often unnecessary treatments, according to a three decade review of case files by researchers in South India. Wilson’s disease is present at birth, […]

An apple a day keeps statins away. That is, at least according to what a pair of health experts claim in the BMC Medicine Journal. In particular, the duo press that eating apples is just as effective at preventing heart attacks and strokes as popping statins — minus the nasty side effects of the latter. Dr. Aseem Malhotra and […]

The American College of Pediatricians (the College), recently updated its stance on Gardasil, a vaccine for the Human Papillomavirus (HPV), in wake of recent research about the virus and vaccine. The College acknowledged that HPV vaccines have been possibly linked to premature ovarian failure (POF), but quickly back peddled by stating that such side effects […]

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) made news headlines again, after a group of pediatricians claimed that diagnosis of the disorder is excessive and arbitrary. These reports are hardly surprising, given the “father” of ADHD, Leon Eisenberg, admitted the mental illness was a “fictitious disease” on his death bed. According to Dimitri Christakis, pediatrician and epidemiologist […]

Healthy patients taking statins have a significantly higher risk of developing diabetes and diabetic complications, according to a new study. The study, published in the Journal of General Internal Medicine in May 2015, assessed 982 statin users and 21,988 non users over the decade using a database. They discovered that statin users had higher incidences […]

Humans have been using medical cannabis to treat a vast array of ailments for thousands of years. Physicians in the U.S. have used it as far back as the 1800s during which they were allowed to operate independently, free from government regulation. At that time, cannabis was one of their most commonly used medicines. By […]

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved the first disintegrating tablet for children suffering from attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) – a disease that does not really exist. If you or someone you know has been diagnosed with ADHD, chances are, you wouldn’t need a disintegrating tablet in the first place. That is, at least according […]

There are a host of benefits to be reaped from medicinal cannabis. However, like any manufactured drug, cannabis has its pros and cons, which should be weighed against each other relative to the context of a person’s situation. Among these is the fact that marijuana can reverse cognitive decline… as long as it’s not laced […]

Medicinal cannabis is known to help treat – and in some cases, prevent – a myriad of mental health problems, including Alzheimer’s and Huntington’s disease. Until recently, however, little had been known about the medicinal benefits marijuana has for migraines. According to a recent study, medical marijuana could help migraine sufferers reduce the frequency of […]