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The Origin of Swine Flu – The Porcine Crucible

September 1, 2009 by Allene Edwards
Last updated on: June 3, 2015

Swine flu viruses were first detected in North America in 1930. Pigs are susceptible to influenza, be it porcine (pig), avian (bird), or human, and they are well-known crucibles; just add a few viruses, stir, and voila! You’ve created a… [read]

Swine Flu Hysteria

September 1, 2009 by Michael Edwards
Last updated on: June 3, 2015

Is it time for face masks, vaccinations, and quarantines? Influenza, or flu, is a highly contagious viral respiratory infection which results in fever, headache, fatigue, body aches, sore throat, and congestion. Diarrhea and vomiting may also occur; children are more… [read]

Mandatory Vaccinations

September 1, 2009 by Allene Edwards
Last updated on: June 3, 2015

Who Owns Your Body? If you think the U.S. Constitution guarantees its citizens the right to refuse a compulsory vaccination program, think again. It never has. Mandatory vaccination laws date back to 1809, giving states and municipalities the right to… [read]

12 Things We’d Say about Health If It Weren’t for Lawsuits

September 1, 2009 by Michael Edwards
Last updated on: June 3, 2015

Disclaimer: Only a doctor can diagnose and treat disease. Consult with your physician before making any significant health decisions. Be wary of published articles such as these. These are not statements we are making as fact, only as things we… [read]

Obscene Drug Profits

September 1, 2009 by Kim Evans
Last updated on: June 3, 2015

Recently, a couple of federal budget analysts from Washington, D.C., wondered about the profits in pharmaceutical drugs and came up with some interesting figures. Turns out that to purchase the active ingredients for many drugs is often pennies, while a… [read]

Sugar and Testosterone

September 1, 2009 by Nancy Appleton PhD
Last updated on: March 20, 2016

Just say the words gonads, testosterone or any of the unprintable slang associated with testicles, sex, and male virility and you’ll get a laugh or at least amused looks. Now, say those words again, but in a context that says,… [read]

Miracle Berry

September 1, 2009 by Michael Edwards
Last updated on: June 3, 2015

The miracle berry or miracle fruit is a little red berry that changes the way our taste buds respond to acids. When a berry is chewed, the tongue becomes coated with a protein called miraculin. Miraculin alters the taste buds… [read]