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Former Deputy Chief Medical Officer Pans Greens Party Push for Universal Dental Care

Former Deputy Chief Medical Officer Pans Greens Party Push for Universal Dental Care

Universal dental care in Australia would cost nearly $12 billion a year, depending on the model used.

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Could Vitamin D Help Save Our Veterans?

Could Vitamin D Help Save Our Veterans?

Findings from a new study have shown that vitamin D may lower the risk of suicide and suicide attempts in U.S. veterans with low vitamin D levels. The study found ...

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Leaky Gut: One of the Most Mysterious Diseases, Can It Be Prevented?

Leaky Gut: One of the Most Mysterious Diseases, Can It Be Prevented?

The topic of "leaky gut" has gained increasing attention in recent years. Some believe that it is the cause of many diseases, while others do not think the disease exists. ...

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Break Out the Chocolate–FDA Recognizes Cardiovascular Benefits of Cocoa Flavonols

Break Out the Chocolate–FDA Recognizes Cardiovascular Benefits of Cocoa Flavonols

On Feb. 3 the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced their approval for a qualified health claim regarding the relationship between high-flavanol cocoa powder and reduced risk of cardiovascular disease. The ...

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Overmedicated: How the US Foster Care System Is Failing Our Children

Overmedicated: How the US Foster Care System Is Failing Our Children

On Jan. 17, a federal class action lawsuit was filed against the state of Maryland Department of Human Services (DHS) over inadequate prescription oversight in the foster care system of psychotropic drugs for children, ...

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Global Sperm Counts Dropped More than 50 Percent in Recent Decades, 2 Main Causes: Experts

Global Sperm Counts Dropped More than 50 Percent in Recent Decades, 2 Main Causes: Experts

The global sperm counts have fallen more than 50 percent in the last 46 years, and the drop is accelerating, according to a recent meta-analysis. The researchers' recent study is an update ...

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Star Wars Toy Designer’s Galactic Battle Over COVID Ventilator Use

Star Wars Toy Designer’s Galactic Battle Over COVID Ventilator Use

Toy designer Hall of Famer Mark Boudreaux is an unsung hero to diehard Star Wars fans. He designed the fabled Millenium Falcon, considered the most iconic spaceship designed in movie ...

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Soaring Egg Prices and the Unprecedented Avian Flu Outbreak

Soaring Egg Prices and the Unprecedented Avian Flu Outbreak

Egg prices have seen a steady increase over the past few years but price spikes have never been this extraordinary until recently. One Twitter user posted that cartons of 18 ...

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Sugar in Processed Foods and Drinks Linked to Dementia; Experts Explain Possible Reasons

Sugar in Processed Foods and Drinks Linked to Dementia; Experts Explain Possible Reasons

The exact causes of Alzheimer's disease are still being investigated, but a growing body of research suggests that a common sweetener may play a role. High-fructose corn syrup (HFCS) is ...

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Fluoride Lawsuit Against EPA Prompts Pending Release of Potentially Damaging Report

Fluoride Lawsuit Against EPA Prompts Pending Release of Potentially Damaging Report

Case reveals government attempts to limit available evidence about potential toxicity of water fluoridation

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Exercise Is Even More Effective Than Counseling or Medication for Depression
New WHO Amendments Creating a Global Regime in the Name of Health
Scientists Present New ‘Roadmap’ for Addressing Future Coronavirus Threats–Some Experts Fault the Directions

Scientists Present New ‘Roadmap’ for Addressing Future Coronavirus Threats–Some Experts Fault the Directions

In late February, the University of Minnesota’s Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy (CIDRAP) released their Coronavirus Vaccines R&D Roadmap. The document, compiled by over 50 scientists and funded ...

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Study Shows a Common Sweetener Linked to Heart Attack, but Don’t Worry Too Much: Experts

Study Shows a Common Sweetener Linked to Heart Attack, but Don’t Worry Too Much: Experts

New research from Cleveland Clinic (pdf) finds erythritol, a common artificial sweetener, was associated with a significantly increased risk of heart attack and stroke—but experts said the findings aren't as ...

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‘Colossal Failure’: Did This Just Become the Worst Public Health Disaster in History?

‘Colossal Failure’: Did This Just Become the Worst Public Health Disaster in History?

? Support The Epoch Times: get the best coffee roasted in America at 15% off with code Health15 at DayesCoffee.com ----------- Dr. Restef Levi, a risk assessment professor at the ...

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FDA Takes Action on Xylazine, Animal Tranquilizer Abused as a Skin-Rotting Drug

FDA Takes Action on Xylazine, Animal Tranquilizer Abused as a Skin-Rotting Drug

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Tuesday said it has moved to restrict the illicit import of xylazine, a veterinary tranquilizer that is increasingly making its way across ...

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Childhood Obesity: What You’re Not Hearing in the News

Childhood Obesity: What You’re Not Hearing in the News

New guidelines on treating childhood obesity from the American Academy of Pediatrics call for early and aggressive treatment—including weight loss drugs for children as young as 6 and bariatric surgery ...

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What’s Causing Your Cognitive Decline?

What’s Causing Your Cognitive Decline?

A new study sheds light on the root causes of mental deterioration

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Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s Theory: ‘On Stupidity’

Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s Theory: ‘On Stupidity’

How perfectly intelligent people can become incapable of critical reasoning.

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Why Poor Quality Sleep Can Be the Critical Factor Behind Any Number of Conditions: Part II
The 1st Things You Do in the Morning Can Fight Depression

The 1st Things You Do in the Morning Can Fight Depression

A majority of people will experience depression at some point in their lifetimes, just as they will the common cold. While depression is uncomfortable, there are some things that people ...

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Do COVID Vaccines Cause Tinnitus? The CDC Declines to Investigate

Do COVID Vaccines Cause Tinnitus? The CDC Declines to Investigate

Studies have drawn a strong link between this distressing condition and the vaccines, but not everyone acknowledges the risk

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The 3 Tiers of Doctors Forum: Spirituality Influences Development of Diseases, Prevention Is Better Than Treatment

The 3 Tiers of Doctors Forum: Spirituality Influences Development of Diseases, Prevention Is Better Than Treatment

Modern life is exhilarating—but living in a fast-paced rhythm also brings worries, stress, tension, anxiety, and even mental exhaustion. People’s desires for personal health within the chaos of life are becoming more ...

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How I Survived COVID-19: What They Don’t Seem to Want You to Know

How I Survived COVID-19: What They Don’t Seem to Want You to Know

Certain treatment protocols have demonstrated efficacy but have garnered little interest from official sources

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Rochelle Walensky’s Terrible Testimony

Rochelle Walensky’s Terrible Testimony

Last week, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director Rochelle Walensky gave testimony to Congress that was jaw-dropping even by the abysmal standards to which we’ve been accustomed throughout ...

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Popular Sleep Aids Increase Dementia Risk, Study Finds

Popular Sleep Aids Increase Dementia Risk, Study Finds

Recent data (pdf) shows that nearly one-third of Americans have insomnia, and about one-third of those may be self-medicating to treat the condition. New research finds the price they pay for a ...

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Sperm Counts Declining Worldwide at Accelerating Rate: New Meta-Analysis

Sperm Counts Declining Worldwide at Accelerating Rate: New Meta-Analysis

Researchers concerned that rise in endocrine-disrupting chemicals linked to genital deformities in animals could be affecting humans

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