Were Three Cats in Wyoming Diagnosed with Bubonic Plague?
18 January 2019 - Officials issued an advisory to residents after a spate of cases within a six-month period.
Medical Archive
Will Cayenne Pepper Stop Serious Bleeding?
7 January 2019 - Do not put cayenne pepper in an open wound or ingest it to stop bleeding. That’s not how it works.
Can Eating Hot Cross Buns Trigger False Positive Breathalyzer Results?
7 January 2019 - It should not be surprising that inaccurate results can be obtained when breathalyzers are used improperly.
Can Peach Syrup Help Treat the ‘Stomach Flu’?
27 December 2018 - It is unclear whether a homespun remedy spreading widely online would help someone dealing with nausea or vomiting.
Did the DOJ Admit the Flu Shot Is the “Most Dangerous” Vaccine in America?
17 December 2018 - The FBI issues a "Most Wanted Fugitives" list, but the DOJ has no equivalent for supposedly "Dangerous Vaccines."
Did a Brain-Eating Amoeba Kill a Woman Who Rinsed Her Sinuses with Tap Water?
12 December 2018 - Balamuthia mandrillaris infections are extremely rare and largely preventable, but the few cases that do occur are usually fatal.
Was a Teenager Electrocuted by His Earphones?
11 December 2018 - Malaysian authorities told local reporters that a 16 year-old was electrocuted while charging his phone.
Was a Scientist Jailed After Discovering a Deadly Virus Delivered Through Vaccines?
8 December 2018 - Judy Mikovits did not discover a deadly virus delivered through vaccines; she was arrested for allegedly stealing equipment belonging to the Institute that fired her.
Are Indonesian Teens Drinking Boiled, Bloody Menstrual Pads to Get “High” in a “New Trend”?
16 November 2018 - Media outlets have taken a voyeuristic look at child poverty in the poorest parts of Indonesia and repackaged it as a viral “teens do dumb things to get high” story for clicks.
Can Drinking One Diet Drink a Day Triple the Risk of Dementia and Strokes?
31 October 2018 - Some studies show an association between increased consumption of artificially sweetened beverages and stroke or dementia risk, but that does not mean one causes the other.
Was a Healthy Nine-Year-Old Girl Paralyzed by a Flu Shot?
26 October 2018 - The story of a heartbreaking illness following a routine flu shot has been used to scare people from getting the vaccine, but a causal relationship between the two is uncertain.
Is Cream of Tartar an Effective Treatment for Migraine Headaches?
15 October 2018 - Numerous websites list cream of tartar as a home remedy for headaches, but the scientific claims made to support the notion are rooted in junk science.
