By Catherine Frompovich After half a century, the 108th U.S. Congress House of Representatives Subcommittee on Human Rights and Wellness finally held a hearing September 10, 2003, on the simian virus (SV40) that was included in the original polio vaccine produced and administered to children in the 1950s and 1960s. Candidly, the first page of […]
The bad rap — and the truth — about vaccinations
By Richard Yonck FOR more than a decade, a small but vocal faction of parents and health professionals have advocated the avoidance of childhood vaccinations in response to a perceived risk of autism and other health issues. Legislation being considered in Washington state would require parents who do not vaccinate their children to submit proof […]
National Academy of Sciences: Formaldehyde Still Causes Cancer in Humans
By Jennifer Sass Today the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) released its long-awaited report on formaldehyde. The report confirms EPA’s determination that formaldehyde causes cancer in humans. The Academies recommended that EPA re-write its report to more clearly communicate the scientific reasoning underpinning its assessment, and to finalize it as soon as possible. In addition […]
HPV and Lung Cancer Linked?
(Ivanhoe Newswire) — Researchers found people with lung cancer were significantly more likely to have several high-risk forms of human papillomavirus (HPV) antibodies compared to those who didn’t have lung cancer. Devasena Anantharaman, Ph.D., postdoctoral fellow in the Genetic Epidemiology Group at the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) in Lyon, France, and colleagues […]
Gynecologist addresses STDs, female sex health awareness
By Farah Casalini, News Reporter The University of Rhode Island’s Health Services gynecologist told students yesterday all they need to know about a normal trip to the gynecologist, sexually transmitted diseases, and contraceptives in her lecture “Questions You Need to Ask When Visiting the Gynecologist” last night. Dr. Carolyn Howard, a graduate of the University […]
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